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This dreamlike doc might lack punch, but it's an effective study of the self-inflicted hopelessness of the 21st century world

Though the actor does compelling work as Henry VIII, Karim Aïnouz’s portrait of Catherine Parr is surprisingly bland viewing

In Molly Manning Walker's strong debut, a trip to Malia becomes a growing nightmare for one girl hell-bent on losing her virginity

Though its visuals top the writing, Elegance Bratton's first feature is an affecting study of homophobia in the military and at home

Gina Prince-Bythewood's historical epic puts Black women front and centre, combining the best of Hollywood's past and future

To coincide with the 25th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis' sci-fi classic, Luke Walpole looks back on its perfectly pitched lead turn

Emily Watson and Paul Mescal are mother and son in this strange, almost-thriller about a lie with terrible consequences

The Martin Eden director's latest, a tender adaptation of an Aleksandr Grin short story, is a film of simple, lyrical pleasures

Claire Denis’ latest is a moving if inconsistent effort that rests on some exquisite performances by three of France’s finest actors

Debut filmmaker Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. barely wastes a minute with this tight and haunting story of cyclical violence in America

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