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Beth de Araújo’s Josephine Premieres in Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition

Early reviews highlight an unflinching child’s‑eye portrayal of trauma rooted in the filmmaker’s own past.

Cannes Jury Prize Winner 'Sound of Falling' Opens in Theaters as Germany’s Oscar Entry

Park Chan-wook’s La Única Opción Opens in Theaters With IMAX Bookings

‘All That’s Left of You’ Opens in Theaters as Jordan’s Shortlisted Oscar Entry

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Draws Fresh Praise for Music and Movement as Awards Push Builds

Christmas Day Essays Reassert 'Die Hard' as a Christmas Movie

Performances Drive Joachim Trier’s Valor Sentimental to Year-End Praise

Cannes-Winning 'Die jüngste Tochter' Reaches Cinemas With Breakout Lead Nadia Melitti

Anusha Rizvi’s ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’ Draws Strong Reviews on JioHotstar

One Battle After Another Is Now Streaming on HBO Max, With HBO Premiere Tonight

'Sorry, Baby' Opens With Strong Reviews for Eva Victor's Tragicomic Debut

Critics Hail Eva Victor’s 'Sorry, Baby' as a Quietly Comic, Victim-Centered Debut

Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague Opens in Mexico, Reimagining the Making of Breathless

Bi Gan’s ‘Résurrection’ Opens in France to Acclaim and Debate

‘Little Trouble Girls’ Opens in New York to Strong Early Reviews

‘Train Dreams’ Builds a Memory-Like Look With 99% Natural Light, Real Flames and a 3:2 Frame

Jafar Panahi, Newly Sentenced in Iran, Says He Will Return After Awards Campaign

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Over Critics as Theatrical Release Builds Awards Buzz

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Sets Dec. 4 Theatrical Bow After Cannes Grand Prix and Netflix Backing

Daniel Day-Lewis Returns in Anemone, Directed by His Son Ronan