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It’s time to party in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 31 Aug 2023
Black comedy chosen to open British film festival in France
Watch Venice shorts for free online
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Aug 2023
Festival Scope's Sala Web returns for 2023
San Sebastian adds six films to Competition
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Aug 2023
Riz Ahmed and Jessie Buckley starrer among additions
San Sebastian announces Zabaltegi-Tabakalera line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Aug 2023
Festival will also honour Víctor Erice
Fallen Leaves wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Aug 2023
Aki Kaurismäki takes annual international critics' prize for a second time
NYFF Spotlight selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 19 Aug 2023
Gala première of Maestro announced
San Sebastian announces Pearls
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2023
Section to open with The Zone Of Interest
The Boy And The Heron to open San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Aug 2023
Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film heads straight from Toronto
Dinard puts focus on Carol Morley
by Richard Mowe - 16 Aug 2023
British festival celebrates director’s talents with quartet of titles
Fantasia Audience Awards announced
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Aug 2023
Talk To Me wins Best International Film
Critical Zone wins Golden Leopard
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Aug 2023
Iranian film shot in secret takes top prize in Locarno
61st New York Film Festival poster revealed
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Aug 2023
Jim Jarmusch named as designer
NYFF Main Slate selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 09 Aug 2023
Breillat, Wenders and Kaurismäki among the big names
William Friedkin dies at 87
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Aug 2023
Exorcist director remembered for his style and energy
San Sebastian begins to take shape
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2023
New Directors and Horizontes Latinos announced
Paul Reubens dies after six year cancer struggle
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Jul 2023
Fans remember much loved Pee-wee Herman character
Red Rooms wins Cheval Noir
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Jul 2023
The First Slam Dunk wins animation award
Ferrari to close New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Jul 2023
"It’s a great honour," says Michael Mann
Spacey cleared of sexual assault charges
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Jul 2023
Actor 'grateful' after London jury trial
Andrew Macdonald named as chair of EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jul 2023
Last King Of Scotland producer to take festival forward
Iranian actresses sentenced for not wearing headscarves
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jul 2023
International community condemns punishments
Priscilla to be NYFF Centerpiece
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 20 Jul 2023
"I am honoured to be back," says Sofia Coppola
FrightFest searches for New Blood
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jul 2023
Sixth new writers initiative launched
Actors join writers on picket lines
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jul 2023
SAG-AFTRA walkout over pay and artificial intelligence fears
May December to open New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 13 Jul 2023
"We are all so proud," says Todd Haynes
Blaga's Lessons takes top prize at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2023
President’s Award for Robin Wright for career achievement
We Are Zombies to close Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jul 2023
Full line-up announced, plus a special award for Nicolas Cage
EIFF announces programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jul 2023
The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde among 24-feature line-up
Crowe's gig night as he picks up gong
by Richard Mowe - 30 Jun 2023
Gladiator star wows the Karlovy Vary crowds in opening concert blast under thundery skies
Alan Arkin dies at 89
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Jun 2023
Tributes pour in for Little Miss Sunshine Oscar winner
Julian Sands confirmed dead
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Jun 2023
Remains found on Mount Baldy identified as his
Fremont to close Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Jun 2023
UK premiere of Babak Jalali's migrant drama
Crowe singing for his supper in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 26 Jun 2023
Robin Wright and Christine Vachon join stellar throng for Festival tributes
Human remains found on Mount Baldy
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jun 2023
Discovery could be missing actor Julian Sands
Sheffield DocFest announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jun 2023
In The Rearview and Q among winners
Guto Parente triumphant at Tribeca
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Jun 2023
A Strange Path sweeps the International Narrative Competition Awards
Actor and politician Glenda Jackson dies
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jun 2023
Tributes to be paid in Parliament
EIFF to open with Silent Roar
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jun 2023
World premiere for Hebrides teen surf drama
McGregor family gathering in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jun 2023
Scot joins daughter and Swedish star Alicia Vikander for opening salvo
Red Rooms to open Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jun 2023
Second wave of films announced
Tribeca announces De Niro Con
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jun 2023
Three-day city event will celebrate actor's 80th birthday
Inside Out announces award winners
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Jun 2023
Almamula named Best International Feature
Actor Barry Newman dies
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jun 2023
Vanishing Point icon was 92
Folk Film Gathering heading to Edinburgh
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jun 2023
Special celebration of Ukrainian cinema
Karlovy Vary deluged with film offers
by Richard Mowe - 30 May 2023
Czech festival makes selection from 2000 submissions
Femme power to the fore in Cannes Palme d’Or winner
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2023
Justine Triet becomes only the third woman to receive the top prize
Big pat for collie in Palm Dog awards
by Richard Mowe - 27 May 2023
'Highly competitive year' for canines in Cannes
Loach last but not least in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 27 May 2023
Director vies for Festival’s top prize for third time
Top prize for UK's Manning Walker in Directors' Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 26 May 2023
Jury bestows honours on four first films as Cannes starts to wind down
Hanging Gardens wins top prize at Critics Awards for Arab Films
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 May 2023
The Blue Caftan and Harka also snag awards
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