The Rite (1969)
Ingmar Bergman was best known as a gian of international cinema, but he also made forays onto the small screen. Colin Odell and Michell Le Blanc review Bergman’s disturbing teleplay about a troupe of actors on trial by the state
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The Life Aquatic
Wes Anderson is unquestionably one of the most individual and unique directors working in American cinema, but broadening his appeal beyond a select audience of critics and dedicated fans has proved difficult. Mark Sells review his latest film
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Horizons West
Where would modern cinema be without the Western? The iconic films of the great Western directors have had a profound effect on film as a medium, and this new study by Jim Kitses sets out to explore the history of the genre. Review by Edward Lamberti
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Dietrich’s Ghosts
The legacy of the Third Reich has always proved problematic for film historians – is it possible to view Nazi films on purely artistic terms, regardless of their political context? This new book from the BFI aims to find out. Review by Ben McCann
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Vojna (War)
The continuing conflict in Chechnya is the setting for this powerful film from the director Alexsei Balabanov, but Deryck Swan finds the mix between gritty realism and high-octane action a little hard to swallow
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A Lesson In Love
Colin Odell and Michelle le Blanc continue their exploration of some of Ingmar Bergan’s lesser-known films with this review of A Lesson In Love – Bergman’s so-called "comedy for adults"
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16th Trieste Film Festival – Alpe Adria Cinema
While Venice, Cannes and Berlin scoop up all the press coverage, the much smaller Alpe Adria Cinema festival in Trieste continues to develop as one of the most intriguing and entertaining events on the European calendar. Elke de Wit reports
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Million Dollar Baby
Going head to head with The Aviator at this year’s Oscars is Clint Eastwood’s latest film, an emotive story of the relationship between a jaded trainer and a young female boxer. Mark Sells thinks it’s Eastwood’s best film yet
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Vera Drake
Fresh from its success at the BAFTAs and a surprisingly warm reception across the pond, Mike Leigh’s latest film Vera Drake is currently gearing up for the Oscars. Antonio Pasolini steps back from the hype and finds out whether all the acclaim is justified
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Eric Rohmer is one of Europe’s most prolific and hardworking directors, but his work has always struggled to reach out to a mainstream audience. Edmund Hardy looks back at Rohmer’s Comedies and Proverbs film cycle
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Garden State
Soul-searching independent films are ten-a-penny in America, but this low-budget romantic comedy from Zach Braff has been getting an unusually good reception from the Stateside critics. Ben McCann finds out if the hype is justified
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A Very Long Engagement
After parting company with his long-term collaborator Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet has continued to carve out a niche as one of France’s most visually imaginative directors. Antonio Pasolini reviews his latest film starring Audrey Tautou
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My Beautiful Launderette (Turner Classic Movies)
My Beautiful Launderette was one of the seminal British films of the 1980s, originally made for television and subsequently bumped up to receive a cinema release. Deborah Allison reviews a new study in the Turner Classic Movies series
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45th Thessaloniki International Film Festival
There are plenty of famous film festivals in Europe – Cannes, Venice and Berlin to name a few – but there are many lesser-known events that also deserve a look. John Gorick reports from the Thessaloniki Film Festival
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