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Set during the American-Philippine war as the head of a bario has to answer to both the Americans and the Filipino patriots, with deadly consequences.
The owner of a run-down bar, struggling to compete with the arrival of a jukebox across the road, gambles everything on a star who may not even turn up.
Ensemble drama about secrets in smalltown Alaska.
Part murder mystery, part political rant, John Sayles goes looking for trouble in Colorado.
Ensemble drama about an undeveloped beach front community facing 'progress'.
Home truths Marijana Janković on Balkan representation, and the immigrant question of belonging
The division belle Suzannah Herbert on facing the US' troubled history and making Natchez
Spin-off alchemy Claude Schmitz on bringing back cop pairing for Conrad & Crab – Idiotic Gems
Past crime Christoffer Boe on creating a world for his period mystery Special Unit - The First Murder
It Was Just An Accident screenwriter arrested in Iran Jafar Panahi speaks out
Sundance announces winners Josephine, Nuisance Bear, Shame And Money and To Hold A Mountain take top prizes
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César nominations Nouvelle Vague leads the race for France's biggest awards
BAFTA nominations One Battle After Another and Sinners almost neck and neck
Critics' Circle Awards One Battle After Another wins fight
Oscars Sinners dominates the nominations
