Character Psychology

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The Idiot(s) Premiere Divides Critics at Telluride

Mixing archival material with surreal invention challenges viewers' grasp of Dostoevsky's life.

Ketticè Debuts at Locarno, Winning Early Praise for Tortorici and Bellucci

Hokum Nears Break-Even After Strong First Week at the Box Office

Review: Arnaud Desplechin’s Two Pianos Embraces Melodrama

‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Opens in New York to Strong Notices for Daring Satire and Leads

Jeanette Hain Leads ARD Thriller 'Spurlos in Venedig' as Mafia Matriarch, Streaming Now, Airing Saturday

Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ Earns Praise for Its Nuanced Exploration of a Difficult Protagonist

Celebrating Sidekicks: The 50th Anniversary of Germany's Beloved Elephant

‘The Agency’ Debuts as a Tense Espionage Thriller on Paramount+

Agathe Riedinger's 'Diamant brut' Debuts to Varied Critiques

Ella Purnell Shines in Sky's Dark Comedy Thriller 'Sweetpea'

The Game Kitchen Unveils Real-Time Tactics Game Set in Haunted Spanish Monastery

Interview With the Vampire Season 2 Episode 4 Explores Love, Loneliness, and Manipulation