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Michel Franco’s Dreams Divides Critics Ahead of Feb. 27 Theatrical Release

Early reviews spotlight clinical long takes, fraught power dynamics, standout turns from Jessica Chastain alongside dancer Isaac Hernández.

Lance Hammer’s Queen at Sea Debuts in Berlinale Competition to Strong Early Reviews

Emin Alper’s ‘Salvation’ Debuts in Berlinale Competition With Haunting Study of Communal Violence

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Draws Praise but Stumbles at the Box Office

H Is for Hawk Lands in UK and Ireland Cinemas Friday After Festival Run

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

‘Rosemead’ Begins U.S. Theatrical Run as Praise Mounts for Lucy Liu’s Lead Turn

Criterion Releases 4K Restoration of Eyes Wide Shut, Approved by Cinematographer Larry Smith

Cannes Jury Prize Winner 'Sirāt' Begins Oscar-Qualifying U.S. Run

Claire Denis’ ‘The Fence’ Bows at TIFF as Reviews Weigh Atmosphere Against Theatricality

Desire Lines Debuts at Locarno with Dreamlike Exploration of Trauma and Identity