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Now playing Next Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These' An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland’s darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson. 16/02/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Berlinale 2024 Preview: What are this year's hot topics and tickets? The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens today and runs until 25 February, and its line up is very promising... Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about this year’s Berlinale, including the films we’re most looking forward to. 14/02/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Spain's first MeToo breaks through a still 'fearful' film industry The message of "total support for the victims" has been unanimous, but condemnation of Spanish director Carlos Vermut's behaviour is less widely shared. Why is the industry still "cautious"? 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French actress Judith Godrèche files rape complaint against director Judith Godrèche accuses Benoît Jacquot of “predation” and “violent rape of a minor under 15 years old committed by a person in authority.” 07/02/2024
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