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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.
Pixar premiere for Edinburgh at 70
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2016
Cox, Cattrall and Smith join the celebration.
Dance in the Frame
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 May 2016
New London festival announces film and events.
Loach victorious in a divided Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2016
British film-maker receives Palme d’Or.
Finn lands prize punch at Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2016
Juho Kuosmanen's boxing drama heads Un Certain Regard awards.
German comedy tickles the critics
by Richard Mowe - 21 May 2016
FIPRESCI prize for Toni Erdmann
Nellie is top dog at Cannes
by Jennie Kermode - 21 May 2016
Paterson star wins this year's Palm Dog.
Afghan film wins Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 21 May 2016
Accolade for docudrama Wolf And Sheep.
Cannes critics love Mimosas
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2016
Turkish comedy and Cambodian drama also win awards.
Sundance sets sight on second features
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2016
FilmTwo Initiative aims to offer guidance.
EIFF puts spotlight on Scots
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2016
Festival reveals homegrown titles and stars.
Miller leads his jury into the Cannes fray
by Richard Mowe - 12 May 2016
Pledge to view films without any baggage.
Man made movies
by Jennie Kermode - 10 May 2016
A quarter of 2015 British films had no senior female crew.
Cannes honour for veteran rebel
by Richard Mowe - 10 May 2016
Léaud to receive Palme d’or for his career
Two British filmmakers join Sundance Directors Lab
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 May 2016
Sandhya Suri and Kibwe Tavares selected by prestitigious programme.
From movie star to bank robber?
by Jennie Kermode - 05 May 2016
Flight Of The Navigator's Deleriyes Joe Cramer arrested by mounties.
Jacques Becker retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 May 2016
San Sebastian to honour French director
De Niro joins the Cannes throng
by Richard Mowe - 04 May 2016
Premiere for a boxing saga made with “passion”.
UK Green Film Festival returns to Glasgow
by Jennie Kermode - 03 May 2016
Jenny Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin to address audience.
Hollywood getting less inclusive, says survey
by Jennie Kermode - 02 May 2016
Annual GLAAD report finds LGBT representation static and lacking in diversity.
Iberodocs returns to Filmhouse
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 May 2016
Documentary festival back for third edition.
Tommy's Honour to open EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Apr 2016
Story of Scots golfing pioneer to kick-off 70th edition.
Dunst, Sutherland and Paradis join Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2016
Final touches to Mad Max director’s line-up.
Tribeca awards announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 23 Apr 2016
Dean, Junction 48, Do Not Resist and Contemporary Color top the list.
Gibson stars in Cannes late entries
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2016
New films from Mackenzie, Richet and Farhadi.
Farewell sweet Prince
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Apr 2016
Purple rain star passes away aged just 57.
Whisky Galore! for Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Apr 2016
Remake to close 70th edition.
Tavernier’s close-up on French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2016
Cannes Classics offers Friedkin masterclass and Fipresci salute
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