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Intense eyes and face tattoos of a bearded man.
Review

Savage

by Lou Thomas

This violent gangland drama from writer/​director Sam Kelly exposes toxic masculinity in New Zealand.

3
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3
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3
In Retrospect
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The Roads Not Taken

by Greg Wetherall

Javier Bardem and Elle Fanning star in writer/​director Sally Potter’s meandering, miserablist drama.

4
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young boy gazes intently at a large black crow perched nearby on the ground in this moody black and white photograph.
Review

The Painted Bird

by David Jenkins

A young boy navigates a war-ravaged landscape in Czech director Václav Marhoul’s bleak opus.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Monochrome image of busy workplace with clutter, a person sitting at a desk using a laptop in the foreground.
Review

Max Richter’s Sleep

by Thomas Hobbs

Max Richter’s eight-hour concept album is brought to life via Natalie Johns’s immersive concert film.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man and woman embracing each other, with the woman leaning into the man's shoulder.
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Real

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A couple struggles to reconcile their new romance with their emotional baggage in Aki Omoshaybi’s directorial debut.

3
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2
Enjoyment
3
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Young Asian woman in a red robe, holding a sword, with wind-swept dark hair.
Review

Mulan

by Leila Latif

Disney’s live action remake ditches the kitsch and catchy songs – and is arguably weaker for it.

3
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3
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3
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Two ballet dancers in dark outfits performing on a stage with a large window in the background.
Review

Isadora’s Children

by Josh Slater-Williams

Damien Manivel’s drama captures the grace and poise of pioneering choreographer Isadora Duncan.

3
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4
Enjoyment
4
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Person peeking out from blue tent in grassy field.
Review

Koko-di Koko-da

by Anton Bitel

A grieving couple embark on a camping trip in writer/​director Johannes Nyholm’s folkloric psychological horror.

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4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Crowded Champs-Élysées in Paris, lined with trees, leading to the iconic Arc de Triomphe in the distance.
Review

Les Misérables

by David Jenkins

The hardships of daily life in one of Paris’ toughest neighbourhoods are captured in Ladj Ly’s La Haine-esque debut.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men in tuxedos performing on stage, with a floral backdrop.
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Bill & Ted Face the Music

by Charles Bramesco

The Wyld Stallyns return after nearly three decades out of the saddle. The result could hardly be more excellent.

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4
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4
In Retrospect