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Two young girls waving Colombian flags, wearing yellow and blue outfits, in front of a jungle-themed backdrop.
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Could a new film hold the key to ending Colombia’s 50-year war?

by Shilpa Jindia

Natalia Orozco’s When the Guns Go Silent gives a voice to both sides of this longstanding conflict.
Three people standing in shallow water, facing away from the camera, with distant views of the ocean and sky.
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What does it mean to live and work in the digital present?

by Matt Turner

Eduardo Williams’ intoxicating debut feature The Human Surge ponders just that.
Pile of white and pink piglets with closed eyes.
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A striking new film tackles racism in America from a unique perspective

by Glenn Heath Jr

Rat Film was one of many challenging documentaries to screen at the 2017 True/​False Film Festival.
A man with blond hair wearing a checkered shirt leans on the door of a car parked in a grassy area with trees in the background.
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Song to Song – first look review

by David Jenkins

Terrence Malick dazzles with a metaphysical jukebox musical starring Rooney Mara and Ryan Gosling.
A person wearing a dark green jacket standing in a mountainous landscape with a distant view of rolling hills.
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A new film shows how women are joining the fight against Isis

by Daniel Schindel

Gulîstan, Land of Roses follows an all-female regiment of Kurdish guerillas as they prepare for war against Daesh.
Giant monster breathing fiery energy beam amidst explosion of sparks and flames.
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Shin Godzilla – first look review

by Anton Bitel

This latest reboot of Japan’s longest-running movie franchise is big, fun and very dumb.
A young man and woman nestled in an eggshell-like crevice, their faces visible and smiling.
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El Bar – first look review

by Adam Lee Davies

Álex de la Iglesia’s frisky, single-set survival thriller from Spain loses its steam after an impressive opening act.
Three people wearing large goggles in front of a complex electronics display.
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Revolution of Sound: Tangerine Dream – first look review

by Adam Lee Davies

A solid docu-homage to the strung-out German synth-proggers and occasional film soundtrackers.
A woman in a navy coat crouching on a sandy beach, surrounded by trees.
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On the Beach At Night Alone – first look review

by David Jenkins

The wistful latest from Korean maestro Hong Sang-soo is powered by an exceptional lead performance.
Two men cycling on a cobblestone street, wearing casual blue shirts and shorts. One man is on a white bicycle, the other on a dark-coloured bicycle. A car is parked in the background.
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Call Me by Your Name – first look review

by David Jenkins

Remember that title, as you’ll be hearing a lot about Luca Guadagnino’s sublime summertime romance.