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Leeds International Film Festival

2006

Forest Whitaker in Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker in Last King of Scotland

The Leeds International Film Festival continues to go from strength to strength in this, its 20th year. Although younger than its London and Edinburgh brethren, it still prides itself on a varied programme of features, documentaries and short film and this year's event from November 2 to 12, showcases some 220 films.

This year's big draw films include Ben Affleck starrer Hollywoodland. Also fresh from screenings in London are the Hanif Kureshi-scripted Venus and Kevin MacDonald's The Last King Of Scotland. This year there's also a brand new weekend strand, dedicated to horror movies. Fanomenon comprises 11 films, five of which are getting a UK premiere and runs from November 3 to 5. Highlights include a screening of Severance with a Live Director's commentary. News just in is that Isolation has won Silver Melies award.

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  • The Last King Of Scotland
    Review preview for The Last King Of Scotland

    It is a brave film that portrays Idi Amin not simply as a monster, but as a complex individual.

    Steve Harwood · 4 out of 5
    Ugandan dictator's rise to power as seen through the eyes of a young doctor.
  • London To Brighton
    Review preview for London To Brighton

    Verbally, physically and emotionally brutal. You'll come out melted like ice cream.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Two prostitutes flee a murderous gang boss.
  • Half Nelson
    Review preview for Half Nelson

    Half Nelson is a believeable film, depressing at times but smart and moving.

    Darren Amner · 3 out of 5
    A drug-addicted teacher is befriended by a student.
  • Breaking And Entering
    Review preview for Breaking And Entering

    Breaking And Entering feels genuinely homegrown, with an intelligent script, beautifully handled by actors and director.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 5 out of 5
    A stolen laptop leads to revelations of loss, love and the quality of mercy.
  • Scene
    Review preview for Scene

    The performances are strong and Larkin and Menzies in particular have an intensity that lifts this film above the pack.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    Someone is causing a scene.
  • Mischief Night
    Review preview for Mischief Night

    Finds humour in pushing the envelope of reality.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Riotous comedy that isn't scared to highlight social issues.
  • Paranoia Agent: The Complete Series Box Set
    Review preview for Paranoia Agent: The Complete Series Box Set

    If your experience of Japanese anime has so far been confined to bubblegum tweenies and manga mechas, then Kon's altogether more adult animation will come as a real revelation.

    Anton Bitel · 4.5 out of 5
    A surreal investigation of a closed society's dark psychic underbelly.
  • Silence Is Golden
    Review preview for Silence Is Golden

    If you only see one short film this year - make it this one.

    Amber Wilkinson · 5 out of 5
    A boy's eye view of life with his single mum and a nutty neighbour.
  • loudQUIETloud: A Film about the Pixies
    Review preview for loudQUIETloud: A Film about the Pixies

    If you like the Pixies even a little bit, this is a rare opportunity to experience them at their best.

    Chris · 3.5 out of 5
    A documentary about The Pixies.
  • Interkosmos
    A fictional documentary about an East German mission to colonise the moons of Jupiter.

A–Z of Leeds International Film Festival 2006 reviews