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Pioneering women at the Melbourne International Film Festival 2017

by Simran Hans

A programming strand dedicated to female perspectives was a highlight of this year’s festival.
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Jungle – first look review

by James Douglas

Daniel Radcliffe goes off-grid and gets more than he bargained for in this muddled Amazonian adventure.
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Should film tackle racial hatred with comedy?

by David Jenkins

Abe Forsythe’s controversial new film Down Under is ruffling feathers among the Australian establishment.
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Discover this new mermaid movie with a very dark twist

by David Jenkins

Agnieszka Smoczynska’s The Lure raises a blood-stained middle finger to the likes of The Little Mermaid and Splash.
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Is this the feminist answer to sexploitation?

by David Jenkins

Anna Biller’s The Love Witch offers a playful take on a genre dominated by male perspectives.
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How to run an international film festival

by David Jenkins

Michelle Carey, Artistic Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival, offers some vital tips to budding programmers.