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'History is constantly repeating itself' Ferit Karahan on recurring cycles and the end of childhood in Djinn Wedding

Expanding the possible Fernanda Salgado on fantasy, reality, Jan Švankmajer and Ana, En Passant

A burning thing Sneha Mehta and Teddy Stern on falling in love with Mumbai, and making Getar Hero

Nothing is impossible Paul Rowley on moving to New York, the Pulse massacre, and Gays Against Guns

‘The only thing that makes a story universal is emotions’ Warsaw’s Industry panel discuss reaching audiences abroad

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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest:

French Film Festival UK Programme announced

Tallinn Black Nights Documentary line-up and Special Screenings announced

London Winners announced

Tallinn Black Nights UK co-production joins Works In Progress

Warsaw What Belongs To Others takes top prize