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Cambridge Film Festival

2008

Danuta Szaflarska stars in Time To Die
Danuta Szaflarska stars in Time To Die

Previously running in July, the Cambridge Film Festival has made the move to September this year. In celebration of the move - and in a marked act of bravery considering the weather this summer - there will be a series of outdoor screenings throughout the city. This means that in addition to more traditional venues such as Arts Picture House and The Junction, screenings will also be taking place at Magdalene Street, the Institute Of Astronomy and the banks of the Cam.

Strands this year include a section dedicated to Polish cinema - including the brutally honest Time To Die - plus Derek Jarman and Boris Karloff retrospectives. There is also a strand of events dedicated to the art of machinima: Game Set And Machinima.

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  • The Devils
    Review preview for The Devils

    It’s a frenetic ride, but one that builds to a sombre climax.

    Jeff Robson · 4.5 out of 5
    A rebellious priest in 17th-century France is falsely accused of witchcraft.
  • The Old Dark House
    Review preview for The Old Dark House

    Although Whale is working with clichés, many of them were only established in literary form in 1932, and are presented on film here for the first time in forms that continue to be imitated to this day.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A couple run into trouble after they are stranded by a storm.
  • Jesus, You Know
    Review preview for Jesus, You Know

    Seidl seems interested in these people precisely because they’re all too easily judged by others, even though their needs and desires are relatably ordinary.

    Michael Pattison · 3.5 out of 5
    The inhabitants of six different churches seek Heavenly help to solve their Earthly problems.
  • Let The Right One In
    Review preview for Let The Right One In

    It is frequently not what you see but what you hear which holds the horror.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    A touching story of first romance... with a side-serving of horror.
  • How To Lose Friends And Alienate People
    Review preview for How To Lose Friends And Alienate People

    This is a film which knows exactly what it is and what it wants to achieve and, as a result, never pretends to be something it’s not.

    Adam Micklethwaite · 4 out of 5
    Can a British journalist hack it in the New York world of a fashion magazine.
  • Katyn
    Review preview for Katyn

    While the film isn’t a complete success it’s still a powerful, heartfelt take on the cruelties of which people can be capable – and the courage and nobility they can display in their determination to find out the truth.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    In the early days of World War Two, thousands of captured Polish officers are handed over to the Soviet authorities – and vanish.
  • Summer Scars
    Review preview for Summer Scars

    Richards' film may be an ultra-low budget affair, but it is also a punchy thriller.

    Anton Bitel · 3.5 out of 5
    The fate of a gang of urban kids who skip school to play in the woods with a stolen moped is changed forever when they crash.
  • The Grocer's Son
    Review preview for The Grocer's Son

    The central drama has lots of interesting potential but never quite develops as effectively as it might.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    A man finds himself revisiting his past after he has to take on the job of running his father's grocery van.
  • Julia
    Review preview for Julia

    Swinton is mesmerising as a messed-up drunk.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    An alcoholic finds herself in deep trouble after kidnapping a kid.
  • Good Dick
    Review preview for Good Dick

    Despite dealing with some very heavy issues Palka has a surprisingly light touch, levening the more bleak moments with some rich, dark comedy.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Offbeat romance between a damaged young woman and with Marianna Palka and Jason Ritter.

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