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Cinemas exempt from coronavirus curfew
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Sep 2020
New rules won't stop you watching films
Bond villain takes his leave
by Richard Mowe - 21 Sep 2020
Michael Lonsdale dies in Paris at 89
New York Film Festival Free Talks line-up revealed
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Sep 2020
Steve McQueen and Joyce Carol Oates among speakers
Ammonite to open Newfest
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Sep 2020
Festival will blend virtual and drive-in screenings
Filmmaker speaks out on ICE allegations
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Sep 2020
"America must reckon with its eugenic history," says Erika Cohn
Movies go to the zoo
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Sep 2020
New NYFF venue announced
Diana Rigg dies
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Sep 2020
From Mrs Bond to Mrs Peel - a legend in her lifetime
Sir Ronald Harwood dies at 85
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Sep 2020
Tributes paid to Oscar winner
Jiri Menzel dies at 82
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Sep 2020
Czech New Wave director had battled long illness
Marygoround named Best Film at Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Sep 2020
Daria Woszek wins Best Director
New York Film Festival poster designed by John Waters
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 Sep 2020
Director to present Art Movie Hell at the Drive-In
Hollywood pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Aug 2020
Black Panther star has died of cancer, aged 43
NYFF Spotlight selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Aug 2020
New Sofia Coppola and Pedro Almodóvar films among choices
Saba Sahar shot in Kabul
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Aug 2020
Director said to be stable following surgery
NYFF Revivals announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Aug 2020
Section to include virtual and drive-in screenings
Artist's death brings documentary to light
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 19 Aug 2020
Ceremony held in the catacombs of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral
San Sebastian adds titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2020
Cesc Gay joins line-up as RTVE presentations announced
58th New York Film Festival to start eight days early
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 14 Aug 2020
Festival will open on 17 September
NYFF Main Slate selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 13 Aug 2020
Christian Petzold and Gianfranco Rosi among filmmakers with work selected
Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh programme announced
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Aug 2020
New event will explore the island's history and culture
NYFF to close with French Exit
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Aug 2020
"Jacobs is one of the most distinctive voices in American cinema"
The Legend Of Baron To'a to close Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Aug 2020
Final tranche of films announced
San Sebastian adds competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Aug 2020
Julien Temple and Harry Macqueen among those joining line-up
San Sebastian Official Selection takes shape
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Aug 2020
Spanish titles bolster line-up
Doctor's documentary to address pandemic
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Aug 2020
Nidhi Gupta hopes to reduce future risks
NYFF to go hybrid
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 04 Aug 2020
Festival will hold outdoor and virtual screenings
San Sebastian New Directors line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Aug 2020
UK's Ben Sharrock to present second film Limbo
Lovers Rock to open NYFF
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 Aug 2020
Steve McQueen film challenges systemic racism
Sir Alan Parker dies at 76
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Jul 2020
Tributes pour in for Midnight Express director
Sky Sharks to open Frightfest
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jul 2020
Full festival line-up announced
Nomadland to be NYFF centrepiece
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Jul 2020
Chloé Zhao film stars Frances McDormand
Olivia de Havilland dies
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jul 2020
Golden Age Hollywood star was 104
Guidance issued as viewers return to cinemas
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jul 2020
New video helps audience members stay safe
Kelly Preston dies from breast cancer
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jul 2020
Twins star was 57
San Sebastian announces titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jul 2020
Plans going ahead for physical edition of the festival
London Film Festival announces hybrid edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Jul 2020
50 virtual festival premieres in programme
GFT to reopen on 31 August
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Jul 2020
Safety measures being put in place
Carl Reiner dies at 98
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Jun 2020
Tributes pour in for comic, writer and director
Frightfest to go online
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jun 2020
Special guest events will remain part of the experience
RaMell Ross talk to stream free online
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Jun 2020
Director will discuss Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Edinburgh Film Festival launches drive-in series
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Jun 2020
Monthly events planned at city airport
Joel Schumacher dies of cancer
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Jun 2020
Lost Boys director was 80
Viggo Mortensen to receive Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2020
Star will also bring directorial debut to San Sebastian
Tributes pour in for Ian Holm
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Jun 2020
Versatile character actor was 88
Critics Awards for Arab Films shortlist announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Jun 2020
Adam and It Must Be Heaven lead nominations
Oscar ceremony postponed
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jun 2020
Academy announces two-month push back due to pandemic
French Film Festival teases programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Jun 2020
Streamlined edition to feature Costa-Gavras and Guédiguian
Antonin Baudry and Anousheh Ansari to speak in New York
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Jun 2020
Confinement: From Underwater To Outer Space conversation free online
EIFF goes online
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jun 2020
Festival teams up with Curzon for EdFilmFest At Home
Deauville tribute for Kirk Douglas
by Richard Mowe - 10 Jun 2020
Vanessa Paradis to head jury for 46th edition
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