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Charlie Sheen confirms that he is HIV positive
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Nov 2015
Rumours force actor to make personal statement.
Legendary actor Saeed Jaffrey dies
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Nov 2015
A Passage To India star was 86.
Legend a winner at Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2015
Robert Carlye's directorial debut named best feature.
Hollywood still far behind on race, says Spike Lee
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Nov 2015
Director accepts honorary Oscar alongside Gena Rowlands and Debbie Reynolds.
Sharon Jones celebrated at DOC NYC opening night
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 14 Nov 2015
Barbara Kopple presents new documentary.
Hostage siege at historic Paris cinema
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Nov 2015
Multiple attacks in French capital lead to state of emergency.
When Terence met Stefan
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Nov 2015
Sunset Song and Tokyo Fiancee directors meet on red carpet
Living dead to invade Leicester
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Nov 2015
UK Festival of Zombie Culture set for Phoenix.
Betamax bites the bullet
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Nov 2015
Video format will finally be discontinued.
GFEST-Gaywise festival to open in London
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Nov 2015
LGBTIQ film, arts and performance showcase set for UK capital.
Film archive tours Scotland
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2015
Made In My Toun offers rare footage and a blether.
Seattle announces documentary grant finalists
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2015
Inaugural award will fund feature on ageing.
BIFA contenders announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Nov 2015
The Lobster gets its claws on most nominations.
Still Alice charity concert
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2015
Alzheimer's Benefit to include a newly composed suite by Ilan Eshkeri.
Chantal Akerman: NOW announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 28 Oct 2015
Video installation and film première set for London.
Kate Winslet to be honoured at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Oct 2015
Actress to receive independent film Variety Award.
Maureen O'Hara dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Oct 2015
Family's tribute to 'feisty and fearless' star.
Mathieu Amalric: Renaissance Man
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Oct 2015
Alliance Française in New York to celebrate star.
2015 Screen Awards winners revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Oct 2015
A good day for Universal, while Odeon Dorchester and Glasgow's GFT take Cinema of the Year.
New Frighfest Presents label launched
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Oct 2015
Celebrated festival team curates horror downloads.
French Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Oct 2015
Highlights include tribute to Gaumont.
Chevalier rides off with best film in London
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Oct 2015
Other winners include The Witch and Sherpa
Meadowland post screening conversation with Olivia Wilde and Reed Morano
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 17 Oct 2015
Special event in New York tonight.
Meryl Streep to head Berlin jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Oct 2015
Actress will preside over 66th edition.
Scottish BAFTA nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Oct 2015
A good day for Barney Thomson.
Winners announced at Curtocircuíto
by Rebecca Naughten - 11 Oct 2015
Sound Of A Million Insects, Light Of A Thousand Stars among awards.
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival opens
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Oct 2015
300 events planned for passion-themed festival.
Chantal Akerman special events announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 09 Oct 2015
New York Film Festival to hold free screenings today.
Women short changed at film festivals
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Oct 2015
Discrimination starts early for female directors.
Chantal Akerman dies
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Oct 2015
The Captive director was 65.
A tribute to Albert Maysles
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 01 Oct 2015
Film Society of Lincoln Center hosts special event.
Stars come out for the New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 28 Sep 2015
Nanni Moretti, John Turturro and Rachel Weisz are among those on the red carpet.
For a 1000 Lives: Be Human campaign backed by San Sebastian Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Sep 2015
Daniel Craig, Ken Loach, Isabella Rossellini and more support campaign to help refugees.
Sparrows tops San Sebastian pecking order
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Sep 2015
Icelandic coming-of-age drama takes Golden Shell.
David Geffen Hall unveiled
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 26 Sep 2015
New York's Lincoln Center pays tribute to producer.
Channel 4 privatisation mooted
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Sep 2015
Could Film4's working model be under threat?
The Martian to screen at New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 23 Sep 2015
Sneak preview of Ridley Scott film announced.
Free films at the New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 20 Sep 2015
Open doors for opening day.
Emily Watson to received Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2015
British actress honoured in San Sebastian.
The Salt Of The Earth to screen at New York IFC Center
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Sep 2015
Special presentation joins Wim Wenders: Portraits Along The Road programme.
London Film Festival adds titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Sep 2015
Venice winner joins line-up.
New York Film Festival to celebrate English star
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 14 Sep 2015
An Evening with Kate Winslet planned.
Emma on jury duty in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 13 Sep 2015
Opening film tribute to Pascal Chaumeil.
99 Homes takes top prize in Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 13 Sep 2015
Tangerine and Krisha also among winners.
The 1000 Eyes Of Dr Maddin wins Best Documentary on Cinema
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 12 Sep 2015
Yves Montmayeur triumphs in Venice
From Afar wins Golden Lion
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Sep 2015
El Clan, The Childhood Of A Leader and Anomalisa also take prizes.
New York Film Festival special events announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Sep 2015
Film Comment Presents to screen Son Of Saul.
Sundance returns to London
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Sep 2015
Dates and venue set for 2016.
Pattinson misses Deauville date
by Richard Mowe - 06 Sep 2015
Life star pulls out at last minute.
London announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Sep 2015
Galas include Brooklyn and Trumbo.
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