Ruth Lass movies, cinema features and reviews

From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital

With the year at the halfway point, our writers choose their favourite films, from daring documentaries to box office bombs

Justine Triet's brilliantly slippery, serpentine film, about a writer accused of murder, hinges on a remarkably unshowy lead turn

The latest film from acclaimed writer-director Anthony Chen tells the story of three disaffected youths, but ultimately feels underdone

The climatic entry in the director's seminal film series, released months before his death, is the ultimate expression of his viewpoint

From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital

Sarah Kambe Holland’s debut feature, expanding on her short of the same name, pairs bold queer storytelling with a rich visual world

Director Christophe Honoré’s film about a teen who suddenly loses his father is hard-going but ultimately rewarding viewing

Thirty years on, the renowned Polish filmmaker's tragic trilogy-opener proves every bit as masterful as its brand new 4K re-release

Mexican director Lila Avilés' second feature finds generous shades of grey in its exploration of the ways we process death

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