Emily Beecham

Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the Taliban in the first trailer for The Covenant

By Charles Bramesco

In Guy Ritchie's new thriller, a soldier must fight his way through Afghanistan to rescue the interpreter who saved his life.

Sulphur and White

By Jess Duffy

A successful man struggles to come to terms with traumatic events from his past in Julian Jarrold’s ineffective drama.

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Jessica Hausner: ‘Happiness is overrated’

By Adam Woodward

The Lourdes and Amour Fou filmmaker on her unsettling English-language debut, Little Joe.

Little Joe

By David Jenkins

A botanist develops a revolutionary new plant in Jessica Hausner’s sci-fi tinged social parable.

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Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2019

By Hannah Strong

The South Korean director’s social satire takes top honours among a mixed bag of winners at this year’s festival.

Little Joe – first look review

By Adam Woodward

A new species of plant poses a threat to humanity in Jessica Hausner’s quietly chilling sci-fi.

Emily Beecham: ‘Characters don’t have to be likeable; everyone is good and bad’

By David Jenkins

The star of Daphne talks likeable characters, Fleabag and seeing Nicole Kidman in the nude.

Daphne

By David Jenkins

Emily Beecham puts in a star-making turn in this soulful debut feature from Peter Mackie Burns.

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10 recent London realist films you should watch

By Lou Thomas

Contemporary stories offering a diverse mix of authentic, recognisable London voices.

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