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Daniel Blake wins audience award
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Sep 2016
Loach's social drama takes prize in San Sebastian.
Curtis Hanson dies at 71
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Sep 2016
Tributes pour in for L.A. Confidential director.
GFT in crowdfunding bid to complete refurbishment
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Sep 2016
Redesign means iconic cinema can expand its programming.
Alexis Arquette dies at 47
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Sep 2016
"She left before we were ready to let her go," say siblings.
Ethan Hawke to be honoured in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Sep 2016
Star to received lifetime Donostia.
London Film Festival announces full programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2016
Line-up includes 18 world premieres.
Volker Schlöndorff Telluride selection announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 01 Sep 2016
Guest director unveils festival choices.
Gene Wilder dies at 83
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Aug 2016
Tributes paid to the star of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.
New York Film Festival Spotlight on Documentary selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 25 Aug 2016
Steve James, Alexis Bloom and Petra Epperlein among filmmakers with work showing.
New York Film Festival Special Events announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Aug 2016
Stephen Sondheim, Iggy Pop, Cynthia Nixon and Kristen Stewart among expected guests.
Ang Lee's latest to première at New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 22 Aug 2016
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk will feature in a special presentation.
Isabelle Huppert prepares for New York
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 18 Aug 2016
French star has two films at the festival and will also be on stage.
54th New York Film Festival poster revealed
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 15 Aug 2016
2016 design is by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Kenny Baker dies
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Aug 2016
Star Wars and Time Bandits actor was 81.
French Film Festival expands horizons
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Aug 2016
Largest edition to feature highlights including Cézanne and Me.
Iris Prize: Best of British short list
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2016
15 films compete for £20k prize.
Iris Prize short-list announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Aug 2016
35 shorts compete for £30,000 award
David Huddleston dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Aug 2016
Big Lebowski character actor was 85.
San Sebastian to honour Gael García Bernal
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2016
Mexican star to receive inaugural Latin Cinema Award.
Anton Yelchin's parents sue Fiat Chrysler
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Aug 2016
Car company knew about fault that allegedly killed Star Trek actor.
Free Fire to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Aug 2016
Ben Wheatley's film will
Court hears case of Star Wars set injury to Harrison Ford
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jul 2016
Production company pleads guilty to two charges.
Hollywood pays tribute to Garry Marshall
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jul 2016
Pretty Woman director dies at 81.
Iris Prize earns BAFTA status
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jul 2016
LGBT prize nominees now eligible for automatic entry.
Sigourney Weaver to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2016
Star's A Monster Calls will also screen in San Sebastian.
Héctor Babenco dies
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jul 2016
Kiss Of The Spider Woman director was 70.
Szabolcs Hajdu has time of his life at KVIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2016
Director takes Crystal Globe and acting prize in Karlovy Vary.
Double joy for Original Bliss
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2016
German film takes two awards in Karlovy Vary
Was Iraq War intelligence influenced by a film?
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jul 2016
Chilcot Inquiry notes similarities in SIS report and The Rock
Abbas Kiarostami dies
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jul 2016
Palme d'Or winner was suffering from cancer.
Willem Dafoe receives Crystal Globe
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jul 2016
Actor honoured for his lifetime contribution.
A Syrian Love Story vies for Lux Prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Jul 2016
British film one of 10 in running for European Parliament Award.
Michael Cimino dead at 77
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jul 2016
The Deer hunter director has passed away.
Horror home goes on the market
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jul 2016
Iconic Amityville property has been refurbished.
Robin Hardy dies
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jul 2016
The Wicker Man director was 86.
My Father Die to open Frightfest
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Jul 2016
Full line-up of monstrous movies announced.
UK in crisis? Enter Keanu Reeves
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jun 2016
Star on film industry lobbying trip asked to be next PM.
Krysty Wilson-Cairns to pen screenplay for The Voyeur's Motel
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Jun 2016
Sam Mendes will direct Gay Talese adaptation.
New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham has died
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 26 Jun 2016
Much-loved documentary subject was 87.
EIFF announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Jun 2016
Pikadero and Before Love among winners.
Gunman killed in German cinema
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Jun 2016
Viernheim hostages rescued by police.
EIFF selects Best of the Fest
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Jun 2016
Popular films to get further screenings.
Daniel Battsek to head Film4
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 22 Jun 2016
Former Cohen Media Group president takes top job.
EIFF announces screenwriter-in-residence
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2016
Year-long programme will being in September
Scots film distributors pick a winner
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jun 2016
Cox’s The Carer for UK release.
Anton Yelchin killed in car accident
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Jun 2016
Star Trek actor was just 27.
EIFF ticketing crisis
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jun 2016
Hackers suspected as website slows to a crawl.
Meg Ryan to attend EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jun 2016
Star to bring Ithaca to Edinburgh.
Kate Davis wins Margaret Tait Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Jun 2016
Glasgow-based artist receives £10,000 commission
EIFF announces Youth Hub details
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jun 2016
Programme offers access to free workshops and careers advice.
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