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Six of the best new documentaries from CPH:DOX 2019

by Demetrios Matheou

Ai Weiwei’s latest chronicle of the refugee crisis was among the highlight’s of Copenhagen’s premier documentary festival.
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BFI Flare and the changing landscape of queer cinema

by Megan Christopher

This year’s festival brought a diverse mix of LGBT-themed stories – as well as some star names.
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Exploring community at True/False Film Fest 2019

by Tayler Montague

Stories of race and identity came to the fore at the annual documentary showcase in Columbia, Missouri.
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Discover transgressive and unruly cinema at Frames of Representation 2019

by David Jenkins

The annual festival at London’s ICA presents new visions for documentary filmmaking.
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The best new films at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival

by Josh Slater-Williams

Highlights from this year’s programme, including a tribute to legendary DoP Robby Müller.
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Beats – first look review

by Josh Slater-Williams

Two best friends have the night of their young lives in Brian Welsh’s rave-era coming-of-ager.
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25 films we’d like to see at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival

by Hannah Woodhead, Adam Woodward

Could these be the directors vying for this year’s Palme d’Or?
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The true story of Montgomery Clift, as told by his youngest nephew

by Christina Newland

Making Montgomery Clift explodes the myths surrounding the Hollywood star and queer icon.
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Alejandro González Iñárritu announced as President of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

by Adam Woodward

The acclaimed director becomes the first Mexican artist to receive the honour.
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David Dastmalchian on poverty and abuse drama All Creatures Here Below

by Josh Slater-Williams

The character actor and screenwriter talks presenting truth on screen, and what he’s learned from his time in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe.