Steve MCQueen

Occupied City review – a staggeringly ambitious feat of emotional stamina

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

Steven McQueen provides a haunting examination of Amsterdam under Nazi occupation in contrast to its present in his documentary adapted from Bianca Stigter's book of the same name.

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Occupied City – first-look review

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

Steve McQueen's documentary contrasting present-day Amsterdam with its past occupation by the Nazis is a testament to the changing face of history.

The silence and the fury of Steve McQueen’s Grenfell

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

The artist, filmmaker and activist has produced one of his most powerful works ever in this meticulous 24-minute survey of a London crime scene.

Ten highlights from the 2023 Rotterdam Film Festival

By David Jenkins

A few top picks from the big and brassy return of the Dutch mainstay, its first in-person gathering in three years.

Introducing… the new host of Truth & Movies

By David Jenkins

Leila Latif slinks into the presenting hot seat of LWLies’ weekly film review podcast.

Uprising is an urgent, emotional account of a national tragedy

By Katie Goh

Steve McQueen and James Rogan’s three-part docuseries examines three pivotal events from 1981.

The 30 best films of 2020

By Little White Lies

Our favourite new releases from this year, featuring Spike Lee, Chloé Zhao, Josephine Decker and more.

Education

By Aaron Hunt

A West Indian boy comes up against a racist educational system in the final film of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series.

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Alex Wheatle

By Rogan Graham

The striking fourth episode in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology depicts the difficult blossoming of an artist.

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Red, White and Blue

By David Jenkins

John Boyega tackles institutional bigotry within the Metropolitan Police in Steve McQueen’s searing anti-racism drama.

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Lovers Rock

By Hannah Strong

Steve McQueen delivers a sublime party film for the ages in the second instalment of his Small Axe series.

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Steve McQueen: ‘Until things change, these stories will always be timely’

By Aaron Hunt

The director reflects on the making of his triumphant ode to Black culture and resilience, Small Axe.

Mangrove

By Rogan Graham

Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology kicks off with this searing court room drama about the Mangrove Nine trial.

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How filmmakers are highlighting racial discrimination in the criminal justice system

By Flora Spencer Grant

At the 64th BFI London Film Festival, three films provided a timely addition to discourse ignited by the Black Lives Matter movement.

Red, White and Blue – first-look review

By David Jenkins

John Boyega astonishes in Steve McQueen’s exploration of systemic racism in London’s Met police force.

Mangrove – first-look review

By Rogan Graham

Steve McQueen’s film about the Mangrove Nine trial is a masterful evocation of political determination.

The 100 Best Films of the 2000s: 25-1

By Little White Lies

A.I., American Psycho and Bamboozled all make the final part of our list – but what will come out on top?

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