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In 1994 a 13-year-old boy disappears from his home in San Antonio, Texas, but three and a half years later he is found alive thousands of miles away in Spain with a shocking story of kidnap and torture... but all is not what it seems in this tale that is truly stranger than fiction.
A troubled woman on the rebound gets in over her head with a seductive stranger before realising that all is not what it seems.
Out-of-work actors pose as ship's stewards after accidentally stowing away.
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
The only thing worth saying Chuko and Arie Esiri on adapting Mrs Dalloway and making Clarissa
European Film Academy shortlist announced 68 features vie for nomination
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London Winners announced
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
