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'In the Crosswind' - an historical reflection on the annexation of Crimea by Russia

A black and white requiem to the Baltic people deported to Siberia by Stalin.

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Poignant doc offers glimpse into South Sudan's forgotten war

Children will always be children and even war will not kill their sense of creativity and play. US documentary maker Andrew Berends spent several

Portugal

Portugal pays final tribute to Manoel de Oliveira

Portugal paid its final tribute to Manoel de Oliveira, believed to have been the world’s oldest film director. His death, at the age of 106 sparked

Ukraine

Ukraine outlaws many Russian-produced police shows and films

A new Ukrainian law bans films and TV shows made after the end of the Soviet Union which glorify Russian police and armed forces. The legislation

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"The Trial of Viviane Amsalem": an Israeli woman's battle to get a divorce

Israeli filmmakers, siblings Ronit and Shlomi Elkabetz, describe the difficulties faced by women in Israeli society with simplicity and intelligence.

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Turkey: Oscar winner Julianne Moore axed from tourism ad for ‘poor acting’ She shone at the 2015 Academy Awards, winning the Best Actress Oscar. But

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Charlize Theron takes on lead role in thriller 'Dark Places'

Based on the novel of the same name by best-selling author Gillian Flynn, ‘Dark Places’ tells the story of Libby Day who witnesses the murder of her

Portugal

Portuguese movie-maker Manoel de Oliveira dies, aged 106

Celebrated Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira has died, aged 106. He was the last active director who had kicked off his career in silent

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Manoel de Oliveira: A long and successful movie-making career

Celebrated Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira has died, aged 106. He was believed to be the world’s oldest movie-maker. Born in Porto on 12

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Director takes Jihad to Belgian theatre

Jihad, a word that strikes fear into many Europeans and a term Belgian director Ismael Saidi couldn’t resist when he named his first stage

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New Robert Altman documentary honours an American cinema giant

One of world cinema’s greats, the late American director Robert Altman, gets an overdue documentary from filmmaker Ron Mann, which offers an in-depth

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Comedy starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts opens to critical acclaim

Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts star as a middle aged couple who find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of 20-something hipsters.

France

Legendary Italian actor Toni Servillo on stage in world tour

Best known for playing the lead in Paolo Sorrentino’s Oscar-winning ‘La Grande Bellezza’, Italian acting legend Toni Servillo is currently on a

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James Bond delves into his past in 'SPECTRE'

Secret agent 007 is making a comeback! In the 24th film in the series, James Bond confronts a secret from his past, which sends him on a mission to

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Gente de bien: a Colombian classy affair

Gente de bien is a story about good intentions which do not manage to cross Colombia’s huge class barriers. It’s not easy being Eric! Barely ten

United Kingdom

James Bond's past comes back to haunt him in Spectre

James Bond is back! At least in a new trailer. A cryptic message from 007’s past sends the British spy on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation

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Angelina Jolie has both ovaries removed over cancer risk

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Al Pacino a soul-searching rock star in "Danny Collins"

In Danny Collins, 74-year-old Al Pacino plays an aging rock star facing an identity crisis. He is still making money by half-heartedly giving oldies

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Oscar-winning Danish director Susanne Bier signs new thriller

Danish thriller ““A Second Chance”“::http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3305316/ stars “Game of Thrones” actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. He plays Andreas, a

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