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Imperium takes top prize at LFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Oct 2026
Sergei Loznitsa’s documentary explores the Soviet Union of the Seventies
Leopard Spots joins Tallinn Works In Progress
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Oct 2026
UK co-production among 16 titles announced
What Belongs To Others takes Warsaw Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Oct 2026
Top prize awarded to Polish filmmaker Grzegorz Dębowski
European Film Academy shortlist announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Oct 2026
68 features vie for nomination
Tallinn announces Baltic Film Competition line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Oct 2026
Critics' Picks and Rebels With A Cause selection also announced
RJ Mitte found dead
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Oct 2026
Popular actor was just 34
True grit takes the top prize in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 11 Oct 2026
Directors Clio Barnard, Mark Jenkins and Kieron J Walsh among the award winners
Dinard at the crossroads?
by Richard Mowe - 09 Oct 2026
Bumper crowds as Festival opens with “a love letter to cinema”
Tallinn Black Nights announces Official and First Feature titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2026
Line-up includes 21 world premieres
Eva Marie Saint dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Oct 2026
On The Waterfront Oscar-winner was 102
I Swear leads charge for Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Oct 2026
Tourette's drama has seven nominations
Christopher Hampton to head PÖFF Jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Sep 2026
Myriam Sassine, David Stump, Julie Billy and Tiina Tauraite join Oscar-winner
Golden night for Tender Loving Care
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Sep 2026
Mike Leigh's film takes trio of prizes in San Sebastian
La Bola Negra wins in Toronto
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Sep 2026
Spanish queer drama comes out on top in audience vote
Naomi Watts dedicates Donostia to David Lynch
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Sep 2026
Star says: He really just changed my life
Werner Herzog honoured as San Sebastian opens
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Sep 2026
German auteur receives Donostia as festival starts on political note
Best of British and Irish in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 17 Sep 2026
Five competition titles line up for the Hitchcock d'Or
Woman Unknown wins Golden Lion
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Sep 2026
Naza, John Malkovich and Possible Love also among Venice winners
Jeremy Thomas dies at 77
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Sep 2026
Producer passes away days before premiere of latest film
Giornate degli Autori awards announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Sep 2026
Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Rebellion takes top prize in Venice
One Battle After Another wins again
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Sep 2026
Paul Thomas Anderson film takes FIPRESCI Grand Prix
Naomi Watts to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2026
San Sebastian will honour British star
London Film Festival announces full programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2026
70th edition premieres include Wildwood and Ray Gunn
Studiocanal Classics label launched
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Aug 2026
Films set for release include Pan's Labyrinth, Accident and Blood Simple
Free Venice shorts at Festival Scope's Sala Web
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Aug 2026
Saorise Ronan's debut among those to stream
Tim Curry says goodbye to all of this
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Aug 2026
Actor, singer, legend dies at 80
Dolly Parton dead at 80
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Aug 2026
Star remembered for her music, acting and philanthropy
Everytime takes top prize in Sarajevo
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Aug 2026
To Hold A Mountain, Supporting Role and 17 among winners
Harrelson receives Heart of Sarajevo
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Aug 2026
Earlier star gets enthusiastic audience shook up with masterclass showmanship
Edinburgh gets back its mojo
by Richard Mowe - 14 Aug 2026
Festival director on legacy, world premieres and the future
Isabella Rossellini honoured in Locarno
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Aug 2026
Star follows in footsteps of family before festival opens with The Green Eyes
The Debut to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Aug 2026
Jesse Eisenberg stars in his latest alongside Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
San Sebastian announces José Giovanni retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Aug 2026
20-film showcase dedicated to French crime writer
Amira takes jury helm in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jul 2026
Irish “sentimental love letter” to cinema will open festival
Mike Leith, Pablo Larraín and Benjamín Naishtat join San Sebastian Competition
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2026
Tender Loving Care, My Sad Dead and Glaxo added to line-up
Nightborn takes 2026 Cheval Noir for Best Film
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jul 2026
Full list of Fantasia awards winners revealed
Frightfest gets Nervous
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jul 2026
Full August line-up revealed
Brenda Fricker dies at 81
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jul 2026
Tributes to My Left Foot Oscar winner and Irish 'national treasure'
Sarajevo to honour Asghar Farhadi
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jul 2026
Iranian director to receive Heart of Sarajevo and tribute programme
Fabrice Du Welz heads Locarno main jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jul 2026
Afef Ben Mahmoud heads Filmmakers Of The Present jury
Sam Neill has died at age 78
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Jul 2026
Jurassic Park actor's death 'sudden and unexpected'
Fruit Gathering and The Guest take top prizes in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jul 2026
Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright honoured in festival finale
Locarno announces full line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2026
Sangsoo, Serra, Côté and Yeo in the mix
Massive funding cuts threaten performing arts courses
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jul 2026
Concern expressed for the future of individuals and successful industries
Ish is MIFF Best Feature
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jul 2026
My Brother, My Brother named Best Short
Full Fantasia line-up now public
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jul 2026
Nicolas Winding Refn's Her Private Hell to open festival.
McGregor, Branagh and Vachon bound for Edinburgh
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jul 2026
Film festival launches 79th programme of premieres and encounters
Muslim International Film Festival returns
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Jul 2026
"It showcases phenomenal talent from all over the world," says Sajid Varda
Keitel, Hoffman and Binoche take the waters in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jun 2026
Czech festival also adds Bacon, Sedgwick and Wright to guest roster
DocFest announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jun 2026
Filthy and Magma triumph, while Ultimate Thunder wins Audience Award
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Tallinn Black Nights UK co-production joins Works In Progress


Warsaw What Belongs To Others takes top prize


Tallinn Baltic Competition, Rebels With A Cause and Critics' Picks titles announced


Dinard I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning named Best Film