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Soundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSoundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Documentary2024150 minsDirector: Johan Grimonprez
Johan Grimonprez’s involving film essay, anchored by the rhythm of American jazz, reveals disturbing truths about the decolonial struggle between global political powers.
My Favourite CakeMy Favourite Cake
Romance202497 minsDirector: Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha
Life begins at 70 for Mahin, who decides to shake her life up in this charming, quietly subversive tale from Iran.
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper ThingsA Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Biopic202488 minsDirector: Mark Cousins
A striking portrait of an artist deserving of greater recognition, directed by Mark Cousins (A Story of Film).
The CriticThe Critic
Period drama2023101 minsDirector: Anand Tucker
Ian McKellen is in delicious form as London's most vicious critic, who strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actor (Gemma Arterton).
La ChimeraLa Chimera
Action and Adventure2023132 minsDirector: Alice Rohrwacher
Alice Rohrwacher’s fascinating new drama finds Josh O’Connor’s fish out of water delving into the world of stolen artefacts.
No Other LandNo Other Land
Documentary202492 minsDirector: Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal and Yuval Abraham
This powerful documentary from a Palestinian-Israeli collective might be one of the most important films of this year.
20732073
Documentary202483 minsDirector: Asif Kapadia
Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia's unsettling drama-documentary delivers a powerful commentary on the state of the world today… and tomorrow.
TimestalkerTimestalker
Comedy202489 minsDirector: Alice Lowe
What if unrequited love spanned the centuries? Alice Lowe's time-jumping fantasy rom-com is a colourful, darkly funny treat.
Your Fat FriendYour Fat Friend
Biopic202496 minsDirector: Jeanie Finlay
A powerful and moving documentary exploring body image, diet culture and anti-fat bias through the life and work of Aubrey Gordon.
Anatomy of a FallAnatomy of a Fall
Crime2023152 minsDirector: Justine Triet
Justine Triet's gripping, Palme d'Or-winning psycho-thriller is deeply intelligent with a spellbinding performance from Sandra Hüller.
The Taste of ThingsThe Taste of Things
Drama2023135 minsDirector: Trân Anh Hûng
Tran Anh Hùng directs Juliette Binoche in this delicious culinary romance that leaves no crumbs. Winner of the best director award at Cannes.
Pierrot le FouPierrot le Fou
Crime1965110 minsDirector: Jean-Luc Godard
Godard’s stunning, colour widescreen account of the wild journey of ‘the last romantic couple’, Pierrot (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and his lover Marianne (Anna Karina).
Only the River FlowsOnly the River Flows
Crime2023102 minsDirector: Shujun Wei
Shujun Wei's slow-burn noir draws us inexorably into its mysterious psychological journey.
Small Things Like TheseSmall Things Like These
Drama202499 minsDirector: Tim Mielants
Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as a coal merchant who discovers horrific secrets about his local convent.
Robinson in SpaceRobinson in Space
Animation & Artists Moving Image199778 minsDirector: Patrick Keiller
Patrick Keller's imaginative and cerebral Robinson in Space follows the titular character and his unseen companion (and narrator), voiced by Paul Scofield, as they investigate the 'problem' of England.
Smoke Sauna SisterhoodSmoke Sauna Sisterhood
Documentary202389 minsDirector: Anna Hints
A remarkable and award-winning documentary exploring female solidarity through a soothing ancient tradition.
About Dry GrassesAbout Dry Grasses
Romance2023198 minsDirector: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Turkish Palme d’Or-winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan returns with an icy portrait of a teacher whose life unravels following an accusation of inappropriate behaviour.
ArcadiaArcadia
Documentary201879 minsDirector: Paul Wright
A folk horror wrapped up in an archive film, set to a soundtrack by Adrian Utley (Portishead) and Will Gregory (Goldfrapp).
KneecapKneecap
Drama2024105 minsDirector: Rich Peppiatt
Fantastically outlandish biopic about the anarchic Belfast rap trio and their fight to save the Irish language.
Robinson in RuinsRobinson in Ruins
Animation & Artists Moving Image2010101 minsDirector: Patrick Keiller
The head of a research organisation arranges Robinson’s abandoned research on the English landscape to uncover the origins of capitalist catastrophe.
ShopliftersShoplifters
Drama2018121 minsDirector: Hirokazu Koreeda
Hirokazu Koreeda's modern masterpiece is dark yet touching account of an unorthodox family that relies on shoplifting to make ends meet.
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