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Faces of Death by Jennie Kermode 20491
It is a deeply ingrained instinct across the animal kingdom to focus attention on things that are disturbing or horrific,
House of the Wind epic scene 20492
The search for a better life often pushes young people across borders, fueling a powerful cinematic tradition of personal odysseys.
Family life in action by Amber Wilkinson
The dust of rural Egypt sets the scene for a deeply personal cinematic exploration, transporting viewers to the quiet, sun-drenched
Amber Wilkinson wins again one battle after another
One Battle After Another Triumphs in Prestigious FIPRESCI Award A recent cinematic triumph has landed on the international stage, with
Lost Son Marko Stojiljkovic 20489
Slovenian filmmaker Darko Štante has carved out a distinctive path in international cinema, but his journey has often been marked
I Plant My Hand In The Garden Edin Custo
Boris Hadžija and Hoda Taheri are not interested in being boxed in by the cinematic and narrative traditions of their
Al Baraneya Amber Wilkinson in action 20488
Ashgan El-Hamus invites us into the warm, sun-drenched world of a single Egyptian family in her feature debut, a cinematic
Naomi Watts wins Donostia Award
Naomi Watts is set to celebrate a remarkable career at the upcoming San Sebastian Film Festival, where she will be
End credits for the perfectionist who made Cyrano
The cinematic world has lost a true master of the French film tradition. Jean-Paul Rappeneau, a director and screenwriter whose
Outsider in a Mad World
The journey from a comic strip fan in British Columbia to a world-premiering documentary is a tale of serendipity, art,
London Film Festival reveals full programme
The film world is buzzing as the lineup for this year’s BFI London Film Festival has been unveiled, promising a
Paul Risker plays A Little Rock N’ Roll
Valley View Motel: A Neo-Noir Dream from 1977 Step into the smoky, neon-drenched landscape of 1977 for Valley View Motel,
Full Moon Rising by Jennie Kermode
Step back into the world of cult cinema, where the shadows are deeper and the production values are delightfully low.
Jennie Kermode at Valley View Motel 20486
Some films don’t just tell a story; they comment on the nature of storytelling itself. Kevin Ignatius and Nick Psinakis,
Stay-at-Home Seven August 31 to Sept 7
Start your week with a voyage through cinematic history, where adventure meets romance and a touch of delightful absurdity. Some
Bunny Rabbit art by Jennie Kermode
In the shadows of post-apocalyptic fiction, a grim reality is often presented: survival in these shattered worlds is framed as
Dracula’s Night Jennie Kermode Art
The magic of a truly great novel lies not just in its story, but in the elasticity of its plot.
Growing roots and branches by Jennie Kermode
At this year’s Frightfest, a small, compelling film named Binding Eva has captured attention, largely thanks to a genuinely brave
Spider Island by Jennie Kermode
While many movies promising dangerous animals and mayhem might fall flat, they certainly serve a purpose at film festivals like
Jennie Kermode Gator Face
It is a common observation that cinema often clusters by theme—vampires in one year, plane crashes in another, and so
Jennie Kermode’s G-Town Adventure 20481
G-town? Where exactly is that? When a protagonist in this ambitious, home-made comedy delivers the titular line following an alien
Jennie Kermode Binding Eva Action Scene
The mundane reality of a busy supermarket car park suddenly fractures into something raw and deeply unsettling. It all begins
Lights amidst the darkness by Jennie Kermode
There are films that simply adapt a story, and then there are films that reinterpret it, injecting fresh life and
Jennie Kermode grinding 20478
If we pause and consider the grand philosophical musings of film directors, we often hear statements about the nature of
Hoarder Jennie Kermode
When you combine the clinical precision of a doctor with the visceral world of body horror, you get a unique