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‘Pooja, Sir’ Splits French Critics on Its Feminist Vision and Pacing

The film’s stark portrayal of caste, class and gender tensions in Nepal has drawn praise, with critics faulting its uneven pacing

Der Fleck Captivates with Immersive 16mm Coming-of-Age Portrait

Sorrentino’s La Grazia to Open 82nd Venice Film Festival

‘Hot Milk’ Debuts in US to Visual Acclaim and Narrative Criticism

Chie Hayakawa's 'Renoir' Earns Praise at Cannes 2025 for Emotional Depth and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Dogma 25 Collective Launches Manifesto at Cannes, Reviving Iconic Filmmaking Movement

Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3' Debuts at Cannes with North American Distribution Secured

Mascha Schilinski's 'Sound of Falling' Debuts at Cannes to Rave Reviews and Palme d'Or Buzz

‘Les Arènes’ Offers a Stark Look at Football’s Hidden Struggles

Mike Leigh's 'Deux Sœurs' Earns Acclaim for Its Nuanced Portrayal of Family and Race

Acclaimed Film 'Manas' Exposes Systemic Abuse of Young Girls in the Amazon

Rare 'Breathless' Manuscript by Jean-Luc Godard to Be Auctioned

This Week’s Films Highlight Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria’ and Soderbergh’s Haunted ‘Presence’

Sundance Folk Horror 'Rabbit Trap' Explores Welsh Mythology and Haunting Soundscapes

‘La Cocina’ Explores the Struggles of Immigrant Workers in a New York Kitchen

Robert Eggers’ 'Nosferatu' Revives Classic Horror with Occult and Folkloric Depth

Adrien Brody Shines in Brady Corbet's Ambitious Historical Epic 'The Brutalist'

Sebastian Stan Shines in Dark Satire 'A Different Man'

Emanuel Pârvu's Film Sparks Debate on Homophobia in Romania

Amy Adams Shines in 'Nightbitch' as Motherhood Turns Surreal