The Dreadful (2026)
Two women's struggle to survive during the Dark Ages is complicated when a childhood friend returns with bad news.
Imitation Girl (2017)
A mysterious being appears in the desert and assumes the identity of the first person she sees – a magazine cover girl. Taken in by Iranian immigrants, she forms an understanding of her new surroundings, and comes to appreciate the beauty and the sadness of her new world.
Lucky (2020)
A suburban woman fights to be believed as she finds herself stalked by a threatening figure who returns to her house night after night.
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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest from the spring events:


Cannes This year's star-studded line-up announced


Cannes Critics' Week selection of first and second features announced


Cannes Acid sidebar announced


Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection


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