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Looking forward to spending a vacation on the small Swedish island of Svälta, the Smith family is unsettled by the unfriendly mainlanders who advise them to avoid it at all costs, especially during the Karantan festival. But the family is in deep need of some time away and stubbornly decides to take the ferry anyway.
A failed stunt makes Ron an internet celebrity overnight, but his girlfriend still doesn't fancy him. The only thing that could change that, she says, is if he sleeps with a famous actress.
Desert dogs Zeshaan Younus and Renee Gagner on I’ve Seen All I Need To See
Inviting curiosity Ildikó Enyedi on the value of science, perception, discovery and Silent Friend
Streaming Spotlight: the rites of Spring We shine our Beltane spotlight on films in which the old ways linger
Fighting fit for a debut feature Valéry Carnoy talks toxic masculinity, memory, confidence and Belgian 'soft-power'
Collective power We look ahead at the programme of this year's Folk Film Gathering
First wave of titles announced for Fantasia 2026 Sensory strangeness, queer vampires, sinister shopping and more lined up for Montreal.
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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest from the spring events:
Cannes 16 titles added to line-up
Cannes Announces full jury
Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection
Cannes Payal Kapadia heads Critics' Week jury
