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Bradford International Film Festival

27 March – 6 April 2014

Calvary
Calvary

Bradford International Film Festival notched up its 20th year in 2014. It opened on March 27 with The Lunchbox and short film Touch and run until April 6, followed immediately by the Widescreen Weekend from April 10 to 13.

There was a section dedicated to Brian Cox as he received a lifetime achievement award.

There wa a special screening of the first film to screen at the first Bradford International Film Festival screening – The Madness of King George. Audiences were asked to vote for their favourite BIFF British film from the past 20 years and chose In Bruges.

Other years (6)

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Latest reviews

  • The Big Blue
    Review preview for The Big Blue

    The Big Blue is pure cinéma du look.

    Donald Munro · 4.5 out of 5
    Two of the best ‘free’ divers in the world are set to compete against each other at the world championships.
  • West Side Story
    Review preview for West Side Story

    It still does things that surprise.

    Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
    Musical transposes the story of Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets of New York.
  • Lilting
    Review preview for Lilting

    Although the pacing is sometimes poor, the sentiment - while occasionally straying towards the sentimental - is heartfelt and sweet spirited.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
    A bereaved mother and the boyfriend of her son find a connection.
  • Tracks
    Review preview for Tracks

    Visually the film has emotional qualities that contribute to the feeling of admiration for Robyn's quest

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 5 out of 5
    Based on the true story of Robyn Davidson who in 1977 undertook an extraordinary solo trek across the harsh Australian outback.
  • Believe
    Review preview for Believe

    Parents whose eight year olds have just gone crazy watching their first World Cup would be well advised to take them along, as they'll probably love it.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    Matt Busby comes out of retirement to help a young football team.
  • Cheap Thrills
    Review preview for Cheap Thrills

    Katz keeps the suspense simmering masterfully, alternating between building dread and releasing tension through uncomfortable mirth

    David Graham · 4 out of 5
    Two friends trying to drown their sorrows meet a bored married couple who engage them in a series of increasingly bloody and dangerous bets.
  • The Dirties
    Review preview for The Dirties

    The Dirties... has two leads who work well with each other and whose naturalism and likeability draws us in

    Owen Van Spall · 3.5 out of 5
    Two best friends are filming a comedy about getting revenge on the bullies at their high school. One of them isn't joking.
  • Hello Sunshine
    Review preview for Hello Sunshine

    It is a sign of the strength of McNally's script that the film has attracted telly regulars Lysette Anthony and Sara Stewart to the roles of Kate and Vanessa.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    After her husband leaves her, Kate’s friend Vanessa has the perfect solution to her despair – vodka, grass and a road trip.
  • Locke
    Review preview for Locke

    It's like a suicide. And there's nothing to look at

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A man drives through the night, listening to mobile phone calls, as his life falls apart.
  • Beyond The Edge
    Review preview for Beyond The Edge

    Pooley and cinematographer Richard Bluck bring the story to life - along with the vivid possibility of death - and the big screen is the place to see it.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    A docudrama about Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Everest.

A–Z of Bradford International Film Festival 2014 reviews

Features

  • Making Tracks
    John Curran on working with Mia Wasikowska, dogs and camels in Tracks.
  • Architecture of love
    Joanna Hogg talks about making her third film Exhibition.

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