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Remembering Tachella, devoted disciple of The Seventh Art
by Richard Mowe - 31 Aug 2024
Oscar-nominated veteran filmmaker of Cousin, Cousine fame dies at 98
David Byrne designs 62nd NYFF poster
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 29 Aug 2024
Iconic image captures the cinema experience
LFF to screen restored Sherlock Holmes silents
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Aug 2024
Trio of films to be accompanied by Royal Academy of Music ensemble
Dahomey to open Zabaltegi-Tabakalera
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Aug 2024
San Sebastian announces 23 free-ranging competition titles
Poor Things to receive FIPRESCI Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Aug 2024
Yorgos Lanthimos to receive prize at San Sebastian Film Festival
The Ceremony takes top prize at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Aug 2024
Manny Wolfe named best short as festival reboots
Toxic on top in Locarno
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2024
Lithuanian coming-of-age drama wins Golden Leopard
Shaking off monsters
by Andrew Robertson - 16 Aug 2024
EIFF gets under way with The Outrun and Alien: Romulus
San Sebastian announces Pearls
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Aug 2024
Arnold, Audiard, Baker and Coppola among films in festival favourites sidebar
Almodóvar to receive Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Aug 2024
Veteran director to be honoured for career in San Sebastian
New York Film Festival announces main slate
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2024
Two documentary world premieres among films
Queer is NYFF Spotlight Gala selection
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 09 Aug 2024
Director Guadagnino "privileged and elated"
Bookworm wins international Fantasia Audience Award
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Aug 2024
Festival celebrates record attendance
NYFF announces Pedro Almodóvar Centrepiece
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 01 Aug 2024
The Room Next Door stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton
San Sebastian announces competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Jul 2024
Leigh, Alberdi, Costa-Gavras and Ozon among those joining line-up
The Count Of Monte Cristo wins Cheval Noir
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Jul 2024
Full suite of Fantasia awards announced
Blitz to close New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 25 Jul 2024
Steve McQueen delighted to be back
Nickel Boys to open New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 22 Jul 2024
Dennis Lim praises Colson Whitehead adaptation
Sundance reveals finalists for new location
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2024
Cities in Georgia, Colorado, Ohio, Kentucky and New Mexico vie with Utah for contract
San Sebastian announces New Directors titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jul 2024
Spanish films for festival have also been announced
Filmhouse signs 25-year lease
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jul 2024
Jack Lowden and Charlotte Wells announced as patrons
Case against Alec Baldwin dismissed
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jul 2024
Prosecution accused of concealing evidence
Shelley Duvall dies at 75
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jul 2024
Partner pays tribute to The Shining star
EIFF announces line-up for 77th edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jul 2024
New director says event has been organised in 'spirit of collaboration and renewal'
Cousins scoops top prize at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2024
Honour for portrait of the artist 'Willie' Barns-Graham at Czech festival
Gudrun Gut reveals Malaria! film plans
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 06 Jul 2024
Star spoke ahead of Kim Gordon gig
Alien: Romulus to have UK premiere at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Jul 2024
Franchise horror will open Midnight Madness strand
Donald Sutherland dies
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jun 2024
Legendary actor leaves a remarkable legacy
Sheffield DocFest announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jun 2024
At The Door OF The House Who Will Come Knocking takes top prize
Refugee Festival Scotland celebrates culture and community
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Jun 2024
Annual event features films and other arts events
The Count Of Monte Cristo heads for Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jun 2024
Festival announces second wave of films
MUBI announces Manchester festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2024
Distributor to host two days of screenings as part of worldwide programme
Top names in the swim at Evia
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jun 2024
3rd edition of Greek island green initiative has water as its theme
Tallinn introduces dedicated documentary competition
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Jun 2024
Doc@PÖFF will celebrate the best in factual film
Inshallah A Boy is MIFF Best Feature
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Jun 2024
Festival Jury Awards announced
Cousins and Swinton take a bow at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 01 Jun 2024
World premiere of documentary about pioneering woman artist
Muslim International Film Festival director hopes to break down prejudice
by Jennie Kermode - 27 May 2024
"People are ready to connect," says Sajid Varda.
Shaking Sean Baker lifts the Palme d’Or
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2024
Sex work comedy Anora triumphs in Cannes with rewards for India, Iran and Mexican drug cartel musical
Black Dog pounces on Un Certain Regard top accolade
by Richard Mowe - 25 May 2024
Jury prize and acting award for asylum-seeker tale The Story of Souleymane
Morgan Spurlock dies at 53
by Jennie Kermode - 24 May 2024
"The world has lost a true creative genius," brother says
Top Cannes award for 'daring' This Life Of Mine
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2024
Kodi from Dog On Trial scoops the canine gong as first prizes announced
Meryl crowned Queen of the Croisette
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2024
Honorary Palme for Hollywood royalty as Cannes crowds and first nighters go wild for Streep
Gerwig living the dream in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2024
#MeToo, strikes, sitting in judgment and Donald Trump.. Barbie director and her jury take stock of the task head
Cannes femmes in the eye of the storm
by Richard Mowe - 14 May 2024
Riviera #MeToo clouds gather as festival launches with Streep, Gerwig and Arnold to the fore
Mohammad Rasolouf escapes Iran
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 May 2024
Move comes days after The Seed Of The Sacred Fig director was sentenced to jail and flogging
Legendary filmmaker Roger Corman dies
by Jennie Kermode - 12 May 2024
Tributes paid to a man who helped shape modern cinema
Full steam ahead for Fantasia 2024
by Jennie Kermode - 09 May 2024
First tranche of titles revealed
The Outrun to open Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 May 2024
Saorise Ronan's Sundance film to have UK premiere
Cate Blanchett to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 May 2024
Australian star to get lifetime achievement gong in San Sebastian
Sheffield DocFest announces programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 May 2024
Line-up includes Tilda Swinton's directorial debut, Jiabao Li signature talk
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