The Promised Land is a visually stunning and emotionally rich epic that explores the complexities of ambition, power, and survival in 18th-century Denmark. With a compelling central performance from Mads … Continue reading The Promised Land (2023)
A Black writer's attempt to condemn literature that plays on racial stereotypes backfires on him in this witty US comedy drama. American Fiction is a provocative exploration of identity in contemporary … Continue reading American Fiction (2023)
Scrapper is a gritty thriller that delves into the morally ambiguous world of a man who retrieves possessions from repossessed homes. With a tense, character-driven plot, the film offers a … Continue reading Scrapper (2023)
Monster by Hirokazu Kore-eda is an exploration of family dynamics and the moral complexities that arise when a child's innocence is challenged. The sensitive direction of Kore-eda (director of last year’s … Continue reading Monster (2023)
Vindication Swim is a compelling biographical drama that dives into the inspiring journey of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. With strong performances and evocative storytelling, … Continue reading Vindication Swim (2024)
A young actress (Nadia Tereszkiewicz) stands accused of murdering a famous producer; is she really innocent, or is she getting away with murder? "The Crime is Mine" is a breezy … Continue reading The Crime Is Mine (2023)
Freed from prison, dishevelled archaeologist Arthur (Josh O’Connor) reunites with his wayward gang of tomb-robbers and opportunistic lawbreakers. "La Chimera" is an enchanting historical drama set in 1980s Italy, with … Continue reading La Chimera (2023)
Married to a former politician (Selton Mello) during the military dictatorship in Brazil, Eunice (Fernana Torres) is pushed to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family following … Continue reading I’m Still Here (2025)
Given the task of leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, electing a new Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) lands in the centre of a web of … Continue reading Conclave (2024)
After his home is lost to a great flood, Cat seeks refuge on a boat inhabited by other species, and will have to work with them despite their differences. "Flow" … Continue reading Flow (2024)
Devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong suspects iniquity at the forbidding local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own. Adapted from Claire Keegan’s Orwell prize-winning novella, "Small Things … Continue reading Small Things Like These (2024)
Exploring memories of the radicalization and disappearance of her two older daughters, Olfa Hamrouni and her younger daughters reconstruct their story to critique ideas of rebellion and sisterhood. “Four Daughters” … Continue reading Four Daughters (2023)