Claire Denis

Claire Denis: ‘Robert wrote to me saying that he never expected me to be such a punk’

By David Jenkins

A journey through the wondrous and terrifying cinematic cosmos of the High Life director.

Robert Pattinson: ‘There’s Something very sensual about the way Claire shoots’

By Hannah Strong

The British actor talks us through his chameleonic career, and explains why he worships at the altar of Claire Denis.

High Life

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

Claire Denis contemplates existence, evolution and survival in deep space with Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche.

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Watch: The Sensual World of Claire Denis

By Luís Azevedo

Filtering the cinematic landscape of this master filmmaker through the five senses.

LWLies 79: The High Life issue – On Sale Now!

By David Jenkins

Join us on a trip to the outer-reaches of the galaxy with Claire Denis’ spellbinding space odyssey.

An eerie new trailer for Claire Denis’ High Life has entered orbit

By Charles Bramesco

The French director’s sci-fi masterpiece stars Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche.

60 films to look forward to in 2019 – part 2

By Rory Marsh

New works from Claire Denis, Jordan Peele and Kelly Reichardt round out our bumper 2019 preview.

The 30 best films of 2018

By Little White Lies

Our annual countdown of the movies that made the biggest impression on us this year, from Hereditary to The House That Jack Built.

Why addiction melodramas are set to strike a chord this awards season

By Paul Ridd

Timothée Chalamet and Lucas Hedges are earning plaudits for their tender portrayals of troubled young men.

High Life – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Robert Pattinson gets flung into deep space in Claire Denis’ beguiling, exceptional English-language debut.

High Life, If Beale Street Could Talk confirmed for 2018 Toronto Film Festival

By Hannah Strong

Claire Denis and Barry Jenkins will present their latest work when the festival kicks off on 6 September.

The serene, sophisticated beauty of Claire Denis’ Chocolat

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

The French writer/director’s debut feature from 1988 is an elegant, perfectly poised character study.

Let the Sunshine In

By Adam Nayman

Juliette Binoche goes looking for love in this scintillating comedy-drama from French director Claire Denis.

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Claire Denis on how Etta James inspired Let the Sunshine In

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

One of greatest directors working today picks apart the romantic gamesmanship of her wonderful latest.

25 films we’d like to see at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival

By Little White Lies

Claire Denis, Yorgos Lanthimos and Terrence Malick could be competing for this year’s Palme d’Or.

60 films to look forward to in 2018 – part 2

By Joe Boden

The latest offerings from Claire Denis, Steve McQueen and Harmony Korine complete our bumper 2018 preview.

Every female director at the 2017 BFI London Film Festival

By Little White Lies

Films made by women make up a quarter of this year’s bumper programme.

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