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Binoche and Farrow - Locarno's star attractions
by Richard Mowe - 16 Jul 2014
Complete line-up unveiled for Swiss festival.
Luc Besson's Lucy to open Locarno
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jul 2014
Scarlett Johansson stars as kick-ass drugs mule
Corn Island triumphs at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jul 2014
Palfi and Fanning also among winners.
George Clooney accuses Daily Mail of stirring up hate
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jul 2014
"Facts make no difference in the articles they make up," says actor.
Accent on youth for European award
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2014
Contenders revealed for LUX film prize
Storyteller Gibson sparkles with crystal
by Richard Mowe - 05 Jul 2014
Karlovy Vary honours controversial star.
Montreal World Film Festival facing crisis?
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jul 2014
Cinema remortgaged as funding withdrawn and distributors pull out.
BAFTA Scotland elects new chair
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Jun 2014
Raise The Roof founder Sarah Walmsley named.
Tony Benn film named audience favourite
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2014
Documentary featuring Labour statesman wins award at EIFF.
Hide And Seek wins Michael Powell at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Jun 2014
Ice Poison, My Name Is Salt and Eddie Marsan also win awards.
North Korea threatens war over forthcoming film
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jun 2014
Seth Rogen and James Franco in the firing line.
Eli Wallach dies at 98
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Jun 2014
Magnificent Seven star worked in cinema for over 60 years.
Gibson checks out the Czechs
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jun 2014
Special honour at Karlovy Vary
Hyena kicks off Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jun 2014
America Ferrera, Ryan Piers Williams and Stephen Graham among stars on red carpet.
Film stars back Glasgow School of Art restoration appeal
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jun 2014
Brad Pitt and Peter Capaldi call for help after devastating fire.
Harrison Ford injured on Star Wars set
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Jun 2014
Actor was hit by a falling door.
Rik Mayall dies
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jun 2014
Actor and comedian was just 56.
Dhondup Wangchen released in China
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jun 2014
Tibetan documentary maker served six years in jail.
Man versus Nature at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2014
Czech festival unveils line-up.
£30m boost for film in Wales
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jun 2014
Teen thriller is first to receive funds.
Edinburgh Film Festival launch programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 May 2014
Don Johnson, Elijah Wood and America Ferrera among stars heading to city.
Winter Sleep wins Cannes Palme d'Or
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2014
Acting honours for Moore and Spall
White God's canine revolution
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2014
Revolt of dogs wins Un Certain Regard.
Mundruczó's puppy power
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2014
White God wins Cannes Palm Dog.
The critics make their choices
by Richard Mowe - 23 May 2014
Cannes welcomes more award winners.
Cannes Critics' Week accolades
by Richard Mowe - 22 May 2014
Reality is a common theme.
Queer Film Festival opens in Mumbai
by Jennie Kermode - 21 May 2014
Ticket sales boom at a pivotal time for LGBT rights in India.
Cannes: Ferrara to be sued
by Richard Mowe - 20 May 2014
Lawyers instructed to seek damages.
The monster at large
by Richard Mowe - 18 May 2014
Depardieu lets it all hang out.
Campion lambasts sexism
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2014
Females to the fore on Cannes jury.
Malik Bendjelloul dies
by Jennie Kermode - 14 May 2014
Searching For Sugar Man director was 36
Cannes to close in a blaze of gunfire
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2014
Sergio Leone classic to end Festival.
HR Giger dies aged 74
by Jennie Kermode - 13 May 2014
Alien creator was an inspiration.
Royal Mail celebrates film classics
by Jennie Kermode - 13 May 2014
Great British Films stamp series launched.
Hyena to open Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 May 2014
Crime thriller gets red carpet gala and Michael Powell nominees announced.
Spring into Spain
by Rebecca Naughten - 12 May 2014
London festival offers snapshot of the nation's cinema.
Ferrara brings debauchery to the Croisette
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2014
Special Cannes slot for Depardieu and Bisset.
A right royal rumpus in Monaco
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2014
Monaco family to boycott Cannes opening film
Sophia takes centre stage as a Cannes Classic
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2014
A rich programme of restorations in prospect.
Bob Hoskins dies
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Apr 2014
Actor passes away from pneumonia at 71
Deneuve lands Cannes' late slot
by Richard Mowe - 30 Apr 2014
Six additions to line-up.
Fall from Grace?
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2014
Row simmers on over Cannes opening film.
Campion's cohorts
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2014
Cannes competition jury announced.
Zero Motivation a winner at Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Apr 2014
Israeli comedy takes home two awards and Point And Shoot named best doc.
Boorman returns to the Cannes fray
by Richard Mowe - 22 Apr 2014
Directors' Fortnight sets out its stall.
Cannes: Critics make their choice
by Richard Mowe - 21 Apr 2014
Seven titles in contest.
Cannes: the waiting game is over
by Richard Mowe - 17 Apr 2014
Fremaux launches the official selection.
Mastroianni stars on Cannes poster
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2014
Organisers reveal the face of 2014
Malaysia challenges Thailand as film location
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Apr 2014
Thai government is developing new incentives to stay.
Carlos Gallardo to tour UK
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Apr 2014
El Mariachi producer hopes to inspire new filmmakers.
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