An exercise in empathy Louise Weard on gender politics, transgressive cinema and Castration Movie

Scientific balance Tony Jones talks to us about opening a debate about lab animals with his documentary Sentient

A little bit of hope Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver and Nat Boltt on feelgood cinema and Holy Days

Stardust sleuth We Are Stardust's Jon Larsen on his micrometeorite quest

Sugaring the pill Brea Grant, Ed Dougherty and Chelsea Stardust on Grind

Hustle horror Barbara Crampton on comedy, horror, corporate culture and Grind

Sundance announces Sandbox Fund recipients Four UK nonfiction productions/co-productions among selection

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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest from the spring events:

GSFF 19th edition opens in Glasgow with Downriver A Tiger

Cannes Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or

Thessaloniki Golden Alexanders announced

Cannes Lighton and McGoldrick join La Résidence

Cannes Park Chan-Wook named as Jury head