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Stage Star Fritzi Haberlandt Returns to Cinema in 'Wilma Will Mehr'

Critics applaud her lively yet vulnerable portrayal of an East German woman starting anew in Vienna under Maren-Kea Freese’s empathetic direction.

Retrospectives Spotlight Guru Dutt’s Trailblazing Heroines

Reevaluating 'Love & Basketball': A Flawed Yet Enduring Love Story

‘American Psycho’ Director Challenges Misinterpretation of Patrick Bateman’s Legacy

France 5 Honors Émilie Dequenne with Broadcast of 'Rosetta'

‘Le Système Victoria’ Explores Power, Passion, and Corporate Tensions

Marianne Jean-Baptiste Earns Acclaim for Role in Mike Leigh’s 'Hard Truths'

‘Julie se tait’ Explores Silence and Trauma in Competitive Tennis

‘Jouer avec le feu’ Explores a Father’s Struggle with His Son’s Radicalization

Sebastian Stan Shines in Dark Satire 'A Different Man'

‘The Outrun’ Explores Addiction and Redemption on Scotland’s Orkney Islands

Sean Baker's 'Anora' Explores Complexities of Modern Relationships

Anora: A Critical Darling Facing Controversy Over Russian Cast

Sean Baker's 'Anora' Explores Complex Themes Through a Unique Love Story

‘A Different Man’ Explores Identity and Transformation in Dark Comedy

Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Reunite for 'Hard Truths'

'Caligula: The Ultimate Cut' Transforms Infamous Film into Cinematic Masterpiece