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Ariel
Casting a cinematic spell of reverie, Lois Patiño’s entrancing reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest conjures shimmering illusions and elemental rhythms.
Blknws: Terms & Conditions
Fulfilling the promise of his short films and music videos, Kahlil Joseph’s feature debut is an era- and genre-spanning history of the Black diaspora.
DJ Ahmet
This Sundance award-winning film is a charming and uplifting coming-of-age tale about a young boy who finds escape in dance music.
Duse
Pietro Marcello’s mesmerising biopic charts the later life of Eleonora Duse, Italy’s greatest actress of the early 20th century.
Future Botanica
Virtual ecosystems can be co-created in this speculative future – a shared reimagining of nature through augmented reality and collective imagination.
Khartoum
In this playful yet quietly radical film, five citizens of Khartoum, deeply affected by the ongoing conflict and forced to flee their homes, powerfully articulate their memories, hopes and dreams.
Mare’s Nest
Ben Rivers takes us on a playful and visually arresting journey into a dreamlike world populated by children with a liking for Don DeLillo’s plays.
Moss & Freud
In James Lucas’ intimate and insightful journey of self-discovery, supermodel Kate Moss sits for acclaimed artist Lucian Freud as he paints her portrait.
Peter Hujar’s Day
Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall give tremendous performances in this intimate character study – an ode to art and friendship.
The Stranger
François Ozon’s sterling adaptation of Albert Camus’ landmark novel is a gripping account of human absurdity in 1930s French-colonised Algeria.
Wild Style
Straddling the line between fiction and documentary, Charlie Ahearn’s film captures the exuberant spirit of hip hop in New York at the very moment it emerged.
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