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Weinstein jailed for 23 years
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Mar 2020
Mogul sentenced for rape and sexual assault
Cannes admits risk of cancellation
by Richard Mowe - 11 Mar 2020
Festival president “optimistic” but concedes threat is real
Edinburgh Filmhouse unveils £50m building plan
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Mar 2020
11-storey building will be '21st century temple for film'
Green light for Scots film studio
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Mar 2020
Connery-led firm appointed to run Leith space
Concern grows over Cannes plans
by Richard Mowe - 09 Mar 2020
New French restrictions put the squeeze on crowds
Max von Sydow dies at 90
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Mar 2020
Wife's 'broken heart' over Seventh Seal actor
Arracht wins GFF audience award
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Mar 2020
Another record breaking year for Glasgow festival
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema in New York opens with The Truth
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 06 Mar 2020
Juliette Binoche, Ethan Hawke and Adeline Monzier address the event
Cannes keeps coronavirus options open
by Richard Mowe - 05 Mar 2020
Festival planning continues despite crowd ban until 31 May
French delegation cancel trip to NYC Rendez-Vous
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 04 Mar 2020
Festival move a precaution against coronavirus
Coronavirus pushes Bond to autumn release
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Mar 2020
Festivals also cancelled as precaution
Tribeca announces feature film slate
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Mar 2020
New York festival selects 114 films from 124 countries
There Is No Evil wins Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Mar 2020
Iranian director banned from leaving homeland takes top award in Berlin
UK to end participation in Creative Europe
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Feb 2020
Decision will impact funding for filmmakers
César honours Les Misérables and Polanski
by Richard Mowe - 29 Feb 2020
Controversial choices in French awards upset stormy ceremony
Cannes keeps a close watch on virus
by Richard Mowe - 28 Feb 2020
Assurances given on protection of film festival attendees
Polanski bows out in face of protests
by Richard Mowe - 27 Feb 2020
Director to shun César ceremony in Paris
César awards row rumbles on
by Richard Mowe - 26 Feb 2020
Reforms in the pipeline for France’s 'Oscars'
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Feb 2020
Hollywood mogul acquitted on charge of sexual predation
EIFF calls for works in progress
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Feb 2020
New partnership with One Bright Dot
Weinstein jury in deadlock
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Feb 2020
Judge says they must strive for a unanimous verdict
New Directors/New Films announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2020
NYC festival opening with Sundance winner Boys State
Made In Italy returns to London
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2020
Line-up and guests announced
Eugene Hernandez appointed Director of New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 19 Feb 2020
Dennis Lim named Director of Programming
Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President to open Tribeca
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 17 Feb 2020
Mary Wharton film lined up for 19th edition
César awards furore over Polanski
by Richard Mowe - 15 Feb 2020
Academy board resign as ceremony looms
Glasgow Short Film Festival line-up announced
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Feb 2020
This year's focus is the politics of place
San Sebastian announces South Korean retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Feb 2020
Selection to focus on golden era films of Fifties and Sixties
Parasite makes history at the Oscars
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Feb 2020
A record breaking night at the Academy Awards
The Farewell is Independent Spirits Best Feature
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Feb 2020
Sandler and Zellweger win acting awards
Kirk Douglas dies
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Feb 2020
Spartacus star was 103
1917 is big BAFTA winner
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Feb 2020
Joaquin Phoenix calls out lack of racial diversity
Minari, Boys State take Grand Jury Prizes at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Feb 2020
Tabitha Jackson named as new festival head
Polanski leads French César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jan 2020
Auteuil, Ardant, Dujardin and Hanael vie for acting honours
Full Glasgow Film Festival line-up announced
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jan 2020
Alice Winocour, Emily Beecham and Coky Giedroyc among guests set to attend
Happy to be Misérables in France
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jan 2020
Oscar nominee takes top awards in the Lumières
My First Film to open Glasgow Short Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jan 2020
Felix Kubin joins guest line-up
25th New York Rendez-Vous with French Cinema lineup announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 23 Jan 2020
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s The Truth to open festival
Sundance looks to future
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Jan 2020
Festival skips press conference as chiefs talk of evolution and revolution
Terry Jones dies at 77
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Jan 2020
Tributes pour in for Monty Python star
Huppert to bring home Queen of Scotland
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2020
French star to play Mary Stuart on Edinburgh Fringe
Parasite actors named Best Cast at SAG awards
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jan 2020
Avengers: Endgame stunt team honoured
Parasite wins top award at the Eddies
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jan 2020
Cathy Repola receives heritage award
French cinema chases the blues
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2020
Binoche comedy opens Paris film event
Synchronic to open Glasgow Frightfest
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jan 2020
Full line-up revealed
Sundance announces juries
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jan 2020
Hawke, Rossellini, Rees and Araki all feature
Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood is Critics Choice Best Picture
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Jan 2020
Joaquin Phoenix and Renée Zellweger take top acting awards
Spike Lee to be president of Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2020
BlacKkKlansman director heads competition jury
Joker leads in Oscar race
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jan 2020
Full list of Academy Award nominations revealed
Femspectives line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2020
Glasgow Feminist Film Festival returns for second year
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