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Terrestrial, Influencers and Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II to screen at Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 09 May 2025
First tranche of titles announced
Sheffield DocFest announces programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 May 2025
Slate features 51 world premieres
Lillian Hellman retrospective in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 May 2025
Festival dedicates strand to Little Foxes screenwriter
Chaplin strikes gold in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 07 May 2025
Festival to present restored classic to mark film’s centenary year
EIFF to open with Sorry, Baby
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 May 2025
Sundance comedy drama heads to Edinburgh
Manning Walker ready for Cannes great escape
by Richard Mowe - 29 Apr 2025
How To Have Sex director to head Un Certain Regard jury
Berry and Kidman join Cannes ranks
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2025
Full Palme d'Or jury revealed, plus accolade for Nicole
Lynne Ramsay and Kirsten Stewart back on the Croisette
by Richard Mowe - 23 Apr 2025
Cannes organisers add titles to the final mix as opening night looms
Tribeca announces feature line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Apr 2025
Miley Cyrus 'visual album' and Culture Club doc among selection
Cantet and Campillo take opening slot in Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2025
Act of friendship and artistic endeavour headlines a diverse Cannes selection
Childhood foray to open Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 14 Apr 2025
Award-winning director Laura Wendel returns to Croisette with second feature
Linklater, Anderson, and Chomet grab Cannes limelight
by Richard Mowe - 10 Apr 2025
Dardennes, Reichardt and Trier also make cut as selection revealed
Cannes mission possible for Tom Cruise
by Richard Mowe - 08 Apr 2025
The Final Reckoning to be presented Out of Competition
Honorary Palme d’Or for De Niro the perfectionist
by Richard Mowe - 07 Apr 2025
Cannes organisers announce award for Taxi Driver veteran on opening night
Cannes do attitude
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Apr 2025
French Film Festival and Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival join forces for film showcase
Val Kilmer dies from pneumonia at 65
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Apr 2025
Mann and Brolin lead tributes to The Doors star
Sundance moving to Boulder
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Mar 2025
Festival to leave Utah for Colorado in 2027
Hamdan Ballal released
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Mar 2025
No Other Land director badly beaten but returning home
No Other Land director attacked in West Bank
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Mar 2025
Hamdan Ballal's whereabouts unknown
Émilie Dequenne dies at 43
by Richard Mowe - 17 Mar 2025
Francophone world mourns Rosetta star who had rare cancer
Emilia Pérez is Golden Eddies winner
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Mar 2025
Jon M Chu named Filmmaker of the Year
Glasgow gears up for short film festival
by Andrew Robertson - 14 Mar 2025
GFT, Civic House and Grosvenor to host
Spilt Milk wins GFF Audience Award
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Mar 2025
Longstanding festival director says farewell
Anora sweeps to Oscar victory
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Mar 2025
Big wins for I'm Still Here, No Other Land and Flow
Emila Pérez picks up clutch of Césars
by Richard Mowe - 28 Feb 2025
Jacques Audillard musical the big winner as The Count and Beating Hearts miss out on top gongs
Tornado world premiere opens Glasgow Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Feb 2025
John Maclean, Tim Roth and Kôki among stars at screening
Gene Hackman and his wife found dead at their home
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Feb 2025
Police investigating but 'do not believe foul play was a factor'
Peggy is top dog at the Fidos
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Feb 2025
Deadpool & Wolverine star leads the pack
Anora is a winner at the Independent Spirit Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Feb 2025
Dìdi makes a breakthrough
Dreams come true for Dag Johan Haugerud in Berlin
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Feb 2025
Director becomes first from Norway to lift Golden Bear
Conclave and The Brutalist share BAFTA crown
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Feb 2025
Wallace And Gromit commended by their home audience
Tilda Swinton receives Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Feb 2025
Star speaks out against 'state-perpetrated and internationally-enabled mass murder'
Anora is the Critics' Choice
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Feb 2025
Surprise winners point to an interesting race ahead
HippFest announces 15th edition line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Feb 2025
Highlights include Sámi live score for reindeer silent and Mary Pickford starrer
President Binoche to head Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 04 Feb 2025
Organisers praise star with enduring 'artistic curiosity'
Critics' Circle announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Feb 2025
The Brutalist named Film of The Year
Sundance announces award winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Jan 2025
Atropia, Cactus Pears, Cutting Through Rocks and Seeds among winners
The Count trumps all comers in César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jan 2025
Beating Hearts, Emilia Pérez and The Marching Band all closely vie for attention
Anora named OFCS Best Picture
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Jan 2025
Full list of winners announced
'Optimism is a courageous act'
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jan 2025
Ex-New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern talks about positivity at premiere of film focused on her time in office
Emilia Pérez leads Oscar nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Jan 2025
Full list of nominees announced
Blier - a cult creative provocateur
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2025
Veteran French filmmaker dies at the age of 85
Emilia Pérez’s winning streak continues at Lumière Awards
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2025
Holy Cow and Souleymane also rewarded by France’s foreign press corps
21st Glasgow Film Festival line-up revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jan 2025
Jessica Lange and James McAvoy among guests
Dune: Part Two leads in OFCS awards race
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jan 2025
Full list of nominations
Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jan 2025
Family pay tribute to 'loving and deeply inclusive' star
Conclave and Emilia Pérez battle it out at the BAFTAs
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jan 2025
Full list of nominees revealed
French cinema hits the high notes
by Richard Mowe - 12 Jan 2025
Rendez-vous opens in Paris with a boost at the box office
Alliance of Women Film Journalists announces EDA Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jan 2025
The Brutalist named best film
Wicked leads the way in SAG nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jan 2025
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