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Golden night for Tender Loving Care
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La Bola Negra wins in Toronto
Spanish queer drama comes out on top in audience vote - 21 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Naomi Watts dedicates Donostia to David Lynch
Star says: He really just changed my life - 20 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Werner Herzog honoured as San Sebastian opens
German auteur receives Donostia as festival starts on political note - 19 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Best of British and Irish in Dinard
Five competition titles line up for the Hitchcock d'Or - 17 Sep 2026
by Richard Mowe
Woman Unknown wins Golden Lion
Naza, John Malkovich and Possible Love also among Venice winners - 13 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Jeremy Thomas dies at 77
Producer passes away days before premiere of latest film - 12 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Giornate degli Autori awards announced
Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Rebellion takes top prize in Venice - 11 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
One Battle After Another wins again
Paul Thomas Anderson film takes FIPRESCI Grand Prix - 03 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Naomi Watts to receive Donostia Award
San Sebastian will honour British star - 02 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
London Film Festival announces full programme
70th edition premieres include Wildwood and Ray Gunn - 02 Sep 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Studiocanal Classics label launched
Films set for release include Pan's Labyrinth, Accident and Blood Simple - 27 Aug 2026
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Free Venice shorts at Festival Scope's Sala Web
Saorise Ronan's debut among those to stream - 27 Aug 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Tim Curry says goodbye to all of this
Actor, singer, legend dies at 80 - 26 Aug 2026
by Jennie Kermode
Dolly Parton dead at 80
Star remembered for her music, acting and philanthropy - 25 Aug 2026
by Jennie Kermode
Everytime takes top prize in Sarajevo
To Hold A Mountain, Supporting Role and 17 among winners - 23 Aug 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Harrelson receives Heart of Sarajevo
Earlier star gets enthusiastic audience shook up with masterclass showmanship - 19 Aug 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
Edinburgh gets back its mojo
Festival director on legacy, world premieres and the future - 14 Aug 2026
by Richard Mowe
Isabella Rossellini honoured in Locarno
Star follows in footsteps of family before festival opens with The Green Eyes - 06 Aug 2026
by Amber Wilkinson
The Debut to close London Film Festival
Jesse Eisenberg stars in his latest alongside Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti - 04 Aug 2026
by Amber Wilkinson

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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest:


San Sebastian Golden night for Tender Loving Care


Toronto La Bola Negra wins People's Choice award


San Sebastian Naomi Watts dedicates Donostia Award to Lynch


San Sebastian Werner Herzog honoured


Dinard Full programme announced


LFF Full programme announced