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Best Films of 2014 - meet five contenders

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North Korea behind Sony hack says US

It is the film which we will not see in cinemas even though it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw ‘The Interview’

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Marrakesh Festival gives young filmmakers a chance

As a way to encourage young filmmakers and ensure the future of Moroccan film-making, the Marrakech festival also invites students from across the

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Box office hits in Europe in 2014

Let’s take a look at some of this year’s box office hits in Europe. The comedy 'Ocho apellidos vascos' is Spain’s second most watched movie ever

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Sony attack 'US security matter' as North Korea movie cancelled

The United States has described a cyber attack on Sony Pictures a “serious national security matter” and said the Obama administration was

Japan

Sony postpones release of 'The Interview' following cyber threats

A decision by major cinema chains in the US not to screen the film “The Interview” has caused Sony Pictures to cancel its December 25 release. It

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Sony postpones release of 'The Interview' following cyber threats

A decision by major cinema chains in the US not to screen the film “The Interview” has caused Sony Pictures to cancel its December 25 release. It

United Kingdom

Spectre of sabotage hangs over latest Bond movie after script stolen in N Korean Sony Pictures hack

James Bond is the one who can usually be relied on to get his hands on some secrets, but the Sony Pictures’ secrets being spilled after the North

Latvia

Polish drama Ida sweeps the board at European Film Awards in Riga

The big winner at this year’s European Film Awards was Polish drama Ida which beat Leviathan, Nymphomaniac and Winter Sleep to get best film. The

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Portuguese film legend Manoel de Oliveira launches new film at 106

Portuguese cinema legend Manoel de Oliveira has reason to celebrate. Having just turned 106, he has just released a new movie and received France’s

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European Film Award contenders echo Oscar Foreign Film nominations

The European Film Awards are rolling out the red carpet for Europe’s leading cinema talent. Boasting some impressive names from across the continent

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Viggo Mortensen honoured at Marrakech Film Festival

Since he first hit the big screen in 1985, he has impressed both mainstream and art-house audiences alike. As a result, the Marrakech International

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'Birdman' leads way in Golden Globe Award nominations

The American black comedy “Birdman” leads the nominations for the Golden Globes, making it a frontrunner as the awards season gets underway in

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“Birdman” leads Golden Globe Film Award nominations

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Watch out for the bed bugs at new Budapest cinema

Take off your shoes and make yourself comfortable – the first ever bed cinema has opened its doors in Budapest. It’s part of a refurbishment project

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Iñárritu polarises again with 'Birdman' starring Michael Keaton

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Stars and glam at Marrakesh International film festival

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Stars shine bright at Marrakech Film Festival

The 14th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival is underway. The event features 87 films from 22 countries spanning the spectrum of

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Bhopal: world's worst industrial disaster brought to big screen 30 years on

Thirty years on, ‘Bhopal, a prayer for rain’ dramatises the story of the world's worst industrial disaster, when cyanide gas from an American

United Kingdom

Next James Bond film 'Spectre' vows loyalty to past 007 icons

The name of the next 007 movie is a clear reference to the global criminal organisation that Bond has battled in the past.

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