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The lives of Korean women as seen through the eyes of female directors

by Matt Turner

This year’s LKFF offered a refreshing counterpoint to the masculine narratives that continue to dominate Korean cinema.
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Crazy “lost” film unearthed at the 2016 American Film Festival

by Matt Thrift

This year’s AFF ended with an eye-popping cinematic spectacle – a film unseen for 50 years.
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A new film exposes the mistreatment of Uganda’s LGBT community

by Matthew Anderson

The Pearl of Africa highlights the everyday struggle of transgender people – and offers a beacon of hope.
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Things to look forward to at the American Film Festival 2016

by Matt Thrift

Jim Jarmusch’s Paterson and a Wim Wenders retrospective are among the highlights of this year’s AFF.
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The Lost City of Z – first look review

by Matthew Eng

James Gray returns with a deceptively traditional and wondrously transportive cinematic odyssey.
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The five best films from Queer Lisboa 2016

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A sensual Argentine relationship drama and a documentary about gay marriage in Myanmar were among the highlights of this year’s festival.
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The Mexican film festival that’s building bridges with North America

by Adam Woodward

The director of the Los Cabos International Film Festival discusses the importance of supporting filmmakers across the border.
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Mindhorn – first look review

by David Jenkins

All hail Julian Barratt, star of this exceptional – and exceptionally silly – British character comedy.
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10 films to see at the 2016 UK Jewish Film Festival

by Mike Tsenti

A Cannes-winning drama and a tribute to Nora Ephron are among the highlights at the 20th UKJFF.
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The Ornithologist – first look review

by Matthew Eng

Button-pushing auteur João Pedro Rodrigues returns with a work of tantalising, twisty spirituality.