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Student Academy Award winners announced and head to London this year
Here are the winners of this year’s Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony taking place next month in London as opposed to the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer’s international outreach initiative continues, to further highlight global membership growth.
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Hitting peak 90s nostalgia: What we think deserves a comeback
The era’s influence continues to shape pop culture and fashion. And with the news that Tamagotchi is having a moment again, we look back to the 90s and consider the things we'd like to bring back... And no, Mr Blobby isn't one of them.
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Reflections: Dive into Ukrainian film, past and present, in London
Presented by Ukrainian Institute London, the 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival is bringing Ukrainian cinema to Soho. Its theme, 'Reflections', speaks to notions of self-reflection and self-determination - particularly salient concerns for a country under attack.
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Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024
Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.
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Iranian resistance on film two years after Mahsa Amini's death
Two years after the death of Mahsa Amini, two Iranian films which defy state censorship and expose the crimes of the Islamic State begin their European rollouts in cinemas. They remind us how fortunate we are to have filmmakers who dare to challenge oppression, misogyny and tyranny.
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Film of the Week: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph
For her second film, which won Best Screenplay in Cannes this year, French director Coralie Fargeat delivers a gory parable about the fetishisation of youth. It’s a demented fairytale you won’t want to miss, and 2024’s best horror film. Warning: Weak stomachs need not apply.
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