Alpha, The Right To Kill (2018)
Set against the background of the government's crackdown on illegal drugs, the SWAT-led police force launches an operation to arrest a drug dealer, with a detective and his informant Elijah providing the intelligence.
Captive (2012)
Unlikely relationships form between hostages and captors as they trek through the Philippine jungle.
Lola (2009)
Two Philippine grandmothers struggle with the aftermath of a murder.
The Masseur (2005)
A masseur in the Phillippines tries to come to terms with his father's death.
Service (2008)
Drama about a family's day-to-day struggle to survive in the Philippines.
Slingshot (2007)
Close-up and personal view of the slums using hidden cameras and brilliant editing.
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A different life Ragnhild Nøst Bergem and Ola Henningsen on documentary Being Ola

Power and desire Gloria Mercer, Bethany Brown and Tandia Mercedes on A Safe Distance

Remodelling masculinity Logan Rozos and Lexie Bean on young trans men and What Will I Become?

An exercise in empathy Louise Weard on gender politics, transgressive cinema and Castration Movie

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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest from the spring events:

Cannes John Travolta flies into festival with directorial debut


Cannes Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or


Thessaloniki Golden Alexanders announced


GSFF 19th edition opens in Glasgow with Downriver A Tiger


Cannes Park Chan-Wook named as Jury head