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Terence Davies dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2023
Benediction filmmaker was 77
The Killer to screen at NYFF
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 07 Oct 2023
Fincher film joins the Spotlight programme
Rye Horn takes top award in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Oct 2023
Local director Jaione Camborda's period drama wins Golden Shell
Opener Jessica takes two prizes in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 30 Sep 2023
Jury names Sacha Polak’s Silver Haze as Best Film
Row breaks out over arts funding
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Sep 2023
Creative Scotland forced to dig into reserves
Michael Gambon dies at 82
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Sep 2023
Multi-award winning actor takes his final bow
61st New York Film Festival talks announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Sep 2023
Catherine Breillat and Todd Haynes among participants
Fundraising campaign aims to reopen Filmhouse
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Sep 2023
£250k Crowdfunder aims to raise funds to refurbish cinema and take 21-year lease
Poor Things wins Golden Lion
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Sep 2023
Lanthimos takes top prize in Venice
Kokomo City among SQIFF headliners
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Sep 2023
Full festival programme announced
Claire Denis to head San Sebastian Jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Sep 2023
Hayao Miyazaki will receive Donostia Award
Lux Audience Award nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Sep 2023
Festival winners go head-to-head
It’s time to party in Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 31 Aug 2023
Black comedy chosen to open British film festival in France
Watch Venice shorts for free online
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Aug 2023
Festival Scope's Sala Web returns for 2023
San Sebastian adds six films to Competition
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Aug 2023
Riz Ahmed and Jessie Buckley starrer among additions
San Sebastian announces Zabaltegi-Tabakalera line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Aug 2023
Festival will also honour Víctor Erice
Fallen Leaves wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Aug 2023
Aki Kaurismäki takes annual international critics' prize for a second time
NYFF Spotlight selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 19 Aug 2023
Gala première of Maestro announced
San Sebastian announces Pearls
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2023
Section to open with The Zone Of Interest
The Boy And The Heron to open San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Aug 2023
Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film heads straight from Toronto
Dinard puts focus on Carol Morley
by Richard Mowe - 16 Aug 2023
British festival celebrates director’s talents with quartet of titles
Fantasia Audience Awards announced
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Aug 2023
Talk To Me wins Best International Film
Critical Zone wins Golden Leopard
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Aug 2023
Iranian film shot in secret takes top prize in Locarno
61st New York Film Festival poster revealed
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Aug 2023
Jim Jarmusch named as designer
NYFF Main Slate selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 09 Aug 2023
Breillat, Wenders and Kaurismäki among the big names
William Friedkin dies at 87
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Aug 2023
Exorcist director remembered for his style and energy
San Sebastian begins to take shape
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2023
New Directors and Horizontes Latinos announced
Paul Reubens dies after six year cancer struggle
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Jul 2023
Fans remember much loved Pee-wee Herman character
Red Rooms wins Cheval Noir
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Jul 2023
The First Slam Dunk wins animation award
Ferrari to close New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Jul 2023
"It’s a great honour," says Michael Mann
Spacey cleared of sexual assault charges
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Jul 2023
Actor 'grateful' after London jury trial
Andrew Macdonald named as chair of EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jul 2023
Last King Of Scotland producer to take festival forward
Iranian actresses sentenced for not wearing headscarves
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jul 2023
International community condemns punishments
Priscilla to be NYFF Centerpiece
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 20 Jul 2023
"I am honoured to be back," says Sofia Coppola
FrightFest searches for New Blood
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jul 2023
Sixth new writers initiative launched
Actors join writers on picket lines
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jul 2023
SAG-AFTRA walkout over pay and artificial intelligence fears
May December to open New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 13 Jul 2023
"We are all so proud," says Todd Haynes
Blaga's Lessons takes top prize at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jul 2023
President’s Award for Robin Wright for career achievement
We Are Zombies to close Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jul 2023
Full line-up announced, plus a special award for Nicolas Cage
EIFF announces programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jul 2023
The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde among 24-feature line-up
Crowe's gig night as he picks up gong
by Richard Mowe - 30 Jun 2023
Gladiator star wows the Karlovy Vary crowds in opening concert blast under thundery skies
Alan Arkin dies at 89
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Jun 2023
Tributes pour in for Little Miss Sunshine Oscar winner
Julian Sands confirmed dead
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Jun 2023
Remains found on Mount Baldy identified as his
Fremont to close Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Jun 2023
UK premiere of Babak Jalali's migrant drama
Crowe singing for his supper in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 26 Jun 2023
Robin Wright and Christine Vachon join stellar throng for Festival tributes
Human remains found on Mount Baldy
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jun 2023
Discovery could be missing actor Julian Sands
Sheffield DocFest announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jun 2023
In The Rearview and Q among winners
Guto Parente triumphant at Tribeca
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Jun 2023
A Strange Path sweeps the International Narrative Competition Awards
Actor and politician Glenda Jackson dies
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jun 2023
Tributes to be paid in Parliament
EIFF to open with Silent Roar
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jun 2023
World premiere for Hebrides teen surf drama
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