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Large crowd of soldiers in military uniforms marching, with a red vehicle in the foreground.
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State Funeral – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

A chilling doc on the bizarre spectacle of the Russian people grieving over the death of Stalin.
A middle-aged man in glasses and a red tie sitting with a plush toy.
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – first look review

by Hannah Strong

Matthew Rhys and Tom Hanks are on top form in Marielle Heller’s charming biographical drama about an American TV legend.
Two women, one adult and one child, interacting through a glass window, with the child wearing a pink bracelet.
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Proxima – first look review

by Katie Goh

Eva Green is an astronaut preparing to leave her young daughter for a year-long mission in Alice Winocour’s emotional fourth feature.
A man with dark hair and eyes, shouting passionately, lit by a warm, orange glow.
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Venice Film Festival 2019: the awards

by David Jenkins

As Lucrecia Martel’s jury deliver their verdict, here’s a rundown of all who won the big prizes on the Lido this year.
Two women engaged in conversation, one with blonde hair wearing a black top, the other with dark hair wearing a grey jacket.
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The Truth – first look review

by Charles Bramesco

The Japanese master of family observation, Hirokazu Kore-eda, heads to Paris for his English language debut.
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Waves – first look review

by Hannah Strong

This euphoric, music-powered family drama from Trey Edward Shults is a model of tenderness and heartbreak.
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Rocks – first look review

by Caitlin Quinlan

A young girl must become breadwinner when abandoned by her mother in Sarah Gavron’s winning ensemble drama.
Two people - a man with a beard and a younger man - facing each other indoors near a window.
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Rialto – first look review

by Tom Bond

Pete Mackie Burns’ first rate follow-up to Daphne explores the repressed homosexuality of a shy dock worker.
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Babyteeth – first look review

by David Jenkins

Shannon Murphy’s eloquent comic debut offers a unique take on terminal illness and drug addiction.
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About Endlessness – first look review

by David Jenkins

The great Swede Roy Andersson concentrates his style to its tragicomic essence – with spectacular results.