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My Brother, My Brother named Best Short - 06 Jul 2026
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Full Fantasia line-up now public
Nicolas Winding Refn's Her Private Hell to open festival. - 02 Jul 2026
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Film festival launches 79th programme of premieres and encounters - 02 Jul 2026
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Muslim International Film Festival returns
"It showcases phenomenal talent from all over the world," says Sajid Varda - 01 Jul 2026
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Keitel, Hoffman and Binoche take the waters in Karlovy Vary
Czech festival also adds Bacon, Sedgwick and Wright to guest roster - 24 Jun 2026
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DocFest announces winners
Filthy and Magma triumph, while Ultimate Thunder wins Audience Award - 15 Jun 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Evia Project returns for 5th year
Green initiative focusing on world of the forest - 14 Jun 2026
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Tribeca announces awards
Cotton Fever, Labrador – Autopsy of Silence and Jail Time Records take top accolades - 14 Jun 2026
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Back to the future at 60th Karlovy Vary
Czech festival to welcome Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg - 10 Jun 2026
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Farewell to Anthony Head
Much-loved star dies at 72 - 05 Jun 2026
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More Fantasia titles announced
Festival to include new work from Jane Schoenbrun, Larry Fessenden and the Adams family - 04 Jun 2026
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Marjane Satrapi passes away at 56
Friends and family say Persepolis director died 'of sadness' a year after her late husband - 04 Jun 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Fjord wins Palme d'Or
Cristian Mungiu takes top prize in Cannes for a second time - 23 May 2026
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Everytime wins Un Certain Regard top prize
Iron Boy and Elephants In The Fog also among accolades - 23 May 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Yuri is top dog in Cannes
La Perra star wins Palm Dog - 22 May 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
La Gradiva tops Critics' Week awards
Full list of winners announced - 22 May 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight winners announced
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning takes People’s Choice Audience Award - 22 May 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Standing ovation for Bruce Dern in Cannes
Documentary première is a family affair - 21 May 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Once Upon A Time In Gaza is Arab Critics Awards winner
Full results announced in Cannes - 17 May 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
John Travolta awarded honorary Palme d’Or
"I just can't believe it," says star - 16 May 2026
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