
As the strangest of cinematic years draws to a close, our writers pick their favourite films, from unconventional biopics to essential docs

From violent thrillers to strange documentaries, including a festive family drama and a '90s sci-fi classic remastered in glorious 4K

From weird thrillers to offbeat comedies, including a documentary about corruption in Romania and a moving mother-daughter drama

From unmissable dramas to newly restored classics, including a gambling granny comedy and a French New Wave masterpiece

Eva Mulvad and Lea Glob's life-affirming documentary about an Iranian family drowning in bureaucracy is one of the year's best

From unmissable dramas to fascinating docs, including the final film from Swedish director Roy Andersson and an Egyptian romance