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Roman Polanski arrested in Zurich
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Sep 2009
The Pianist director to be deported to US.
City Of Life And Death wins top prize at San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Sep 2009
Hard-hitting tale of Rape Of Nanjing takes home Golden Shell.
Toronto Film Festival award winners announced
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Sep 2009
Precious is the people's choice.
Taiwan defies China over film
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Sep 2009
The 10 Conditions Of Love will be shown - but not as part of festival.
Sir Ian McKellen to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2009
Veteran British actor to receive San Sebastian accolade.
Patrick Swayze dead at 57
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Sep 2009
Actor, dancer and Eighties heart throb succumbs to pancreatic cancer.
Lebanon wins Golden Lion at Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Sep 2009
Awards also name Colin Firth best actor.
Controversy rages over Toronto Tel Aviv strand
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Sep 2009
Stars take sides as festival is accused of supporting an apartheid regime.
DocFest announce further titles
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Sep 2009
The Cove and Transcendent Man among highlights.
London Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Sep 2009
Men Who Stare At Goats, Micmacs and A Serious Man among films screening.
Glasgay film festival begins
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Sep 2009
Shank headlines at Glasgow LGBT event.
Sundance makes NEXT move
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2009
Festival anounces new section for low to no-budget filmmaking.
Raindance 2009 festival programme announced
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Sep 2009
Humpday and The Girlfriend Experience to top the bill.
Insect festival to include special screenings
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Sep 2009
Your chance to get a sneak peek at The Vanishing Of The Bees.
Doc/Fest announces opening night film
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Sep 2009
Moving To Mars: A Million Miles From Burma to open Sheffield event.
Disney buys Marvel
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Aug 2009
$4 billion dollar deal secures comic company.
Shooting starts on Mike Leigh's latest
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Aug 2009
Happy-Go-Lucky director's latest to star Jim Broadbent and Imelda Staunton.
Jarman Award shortlist announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Aug 2009
Second year of art award continues to celebrate innovation and the moving image.
Grotesque too much for the BBFC
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Aug 2009
"It's sadism for its own sake" says official body.
New York Film Festival line-up announced
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Aug 2009
Wild Grass to open in the Big Apple.
John Hughes dead at 59
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Aug 2009
The legendary producer and director of The Breakfast Club passes away.
Nowhere Boy to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2009
John Lennon biopic marks feature debut by artist Sam Taylor-Wood.
Fantastic Mr Fox to open London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2009
Wes Anderson's debut animation gets world premiere in capital.
"Drop this documentary" China tells Melbourne
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jul 2009
Controversial film about Uighur leader "is anti-Chinese," spokesman says.
A love story like no other
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jul 2009
Michael Moore reveals his latest project.
Paul Andrew Williams starts work on Cherry Tree Lane
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jul 2009
London To Brighton director begins principal photography on July 16.
The money's on Angelina
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jul 2009
New research reveals Hollywood's top earning actresses.
Frightfest line-up announced for 2009
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Jul 2009
Dario Argento, Clive Barker, and zombies galore!
Triangle to open FrightFest
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jul 2009
Melissa George boat thriller gets world premiere in London.
Karl Malden is dead at 97
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jul 2009
We say goodbye to the great character actor.
EIFF announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jun 2009
Michael Powell jury over Moon about Duncan Jones' debut
Michael Jackson dies after cardiac arrest
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jun 2009
The pop star and Moonwalker performer has passed away aged 50.
Farrah Fawcett dies aged 62
by Scott Macdonald - 25 Jun 2009
Charlie's angel passes on.
Oscar rules to change
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Jun 2009
Top ten contenders to battle it out on the big night.
Desert island film stars
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Jun 2009
Who would you most like to be marooned with?
EIFF announces jurors
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jun 2009
Joe Wright, Frank Langella, Alan Cumming and Kirby Dick among those who will select winners
Welcome to Bradford, City of Film
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jun 2009
Northern city becomes first holder of new UN title.
Eric gives Zidane a boost
by Emma Slawinski - 13 Jun 2009
Short film I Dream Of Zinedine Zidane shows alongside Loach's latest.
Venice opener announced
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Jun 2009
Guiseppe Tornatore's Baavia to headline.
Chiller thriller
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jun 2009
Record breaking zombies wanted for I Spit On Your Rave.
David Carradine found dead
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jun 2009
Body of Kill Bill star discovered in Bangkok hotel room.
Putting out the trash
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Jun 2009
Cult film favourites to look forward to on DVD.
International Community Film Festival winners announced
by Jennie Kermode - 27 May 2009
Community-based films explore themes of war, violence and peace.
See Russian and East European films for free in Glasgow
by Jennie Kermode - 27 May 2009
Cafe Bayan offers a new cultural experience this summer.
White Ribbon wins Palme d'Or
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 May 2009
Michael Haneke top dog at Cannes.
EIFF announces Film Festival Under The Stars Line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 May 2009
Family films chosen to celebrate fest patrons.
Manchester open audition call
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 May 2009
Musicians and singers aged 16 to 19 invited to try-out for roles in Hunky Dory.
Jaz Films acquires rights to Antonioni's last screenplay
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 May 2009
Two Telegrams snapped up at Cannes.
EIFF and Skillset announce Trailblazers
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 May 2009
Up-and coming cast and crew honoured.
Success for Shank
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 May 2009
Gritty drama wins gay cinema award.
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