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Son Of Sofia takes a top prize at Tribeca
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 28 Apr 2017
Full list of award winners announced.
Polanski back on Cannes red carpet
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2017
Director among late signings for festival.
Jonathan Demme dead at 73
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Apr 2017
Eclectic director succumbed to oesophogeal cancer.
Smith, Chastain and Sorrentino join Cannes jury
by Richard Mowe - 25 Apr 2017
Almodóvar finalises his colleagues for duty.
Stop, thief! Tom Hardy chases down suspect
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Apr 2017
Hollywood star makes an arresting appearance in London.
Sundance London titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Apr 2017
Festival's 14 features include The Big Sick and A Ghost Story.
Critics offer top picks for Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 21 Apr 2017
La Semaine de la Critique reveals line-up.
Tribeca Film Festival Artists Awards participants announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 21 Apr 2017
Work on exhibition at Tribeca Film Festival Hub.
Binoche and Depardieu open Cannes Quinzaine
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2017
Directors’ Fortnight unveiled.
Beatriz At Dinner to open Sundance: London
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Apr 2017
Salma Hayek satire kicks off festival on June 1.
Scottish short film selected for Cannes
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Apr 2017
"Obviously it's amazing," says director Rory Alexander Stewart.
Quad Cinema reopens with First Encounters
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 14 Apr 2017
Historic New York venue will also screen Lina Wertmüller retrospective.
Cannes announces 70th edition line-up
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2017
Kidman, Farrell, Pattinson and Moore for red carpet.
Michael Ballhaus dies at 81
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Apr 2017
Scorsese leads tributes to 'a great artist'
Cannes countdown hots up
by Richard Mowe - 12 Apr 2017
Besson, Coppola, Haneke waiting in the wings.
Cannes jury duty for Sandrine
by Richard Mowe - 11 Apr 2017
Award for best first film in the festival.
Tim Pigott-Smith dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Apr 2017
Jewel In The Crown star was 70
Film Society of Lincoln Center to honor Robert De Niro
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 07 Apr 2017
Star to receive the 44th Chaplin Award.
Cannes Critics’ Week sealed with a kiss
by Richard Mowe - 05 Apr 2017
Sidebar section unveils poster image
Edinburgh French Institute celebrates work of Raoul Peck
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Apr 2017
Chronicles of an Exile season includes I Am Not Your Negro
Miloš Forman birthday season
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Apr 2017
London showcase to explore parallels between Czech director and British Free Cinema movement.
Cannes unveils poster for 70th edition
by Richard Mowe - 29 Mar 2017
Claudia Cardinale takes twirl for platinum anniversary.
Shooting begins on The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Mar 2017
Adaptation to star Lily James, Michel Huisman and Matthew Goode.
Bellucci in Cannes spotlight
by Richard Mowe - 21 Mar 2017
Actress to open and close 70th edition.
Asian Film Festival comes to Edinburgh for second year
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Mar 2017
Showcase includes Mango Dreams and Lipstick Under My Burkha.
Benedict Cumberbatch to star in How To Stop Time
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Mar 2017
Actor's SunnyMarch company to co-produce.
7 Minutes opens Italian Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Mar 2017
Director Michele Placido in attendance.
More funding announced for Edinburgh Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Mar 2017
Money will help Talent Lab to support new Scottish filmmakers.
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema opening night in New York
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 02 Mar 2017
Celebrations mark the start of the festival.
The Oscar speech that got away
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Mar 2017
Barry Jenkins reveals what he had planned to say.
Tribeca announces feature film line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Mar 2017
Stars include Jon Hamm, Al Pacino, Juno Temple and Burt Reynolds
Moonlight is unexpected Oscar winner
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Feb 2017
Last minute twist turns the tables after La La Land is declared victor.
Bill Paxton dies at 61
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Feb 2017
"Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him," says his family.
Moonlight in the limelight at the Independent Spirit Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Feb 2017
Barry Jenkins' film takes six gongs as Huppert wins again.
Huppert, Dolan and Daniel Blake score at Césars
by Richard Mowe - 25 Feb 2017
First film Divines takes three awards
On Body And Soul Takes Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Feb 2017
Hungarian drama wins in Berlin.
Berlin announces audience and independent jury awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Feb 2017
I Am Not Your Negro and Insyriated among winners.
Harrison Ford in aeroplane near miss
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Feb 2017
"Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?" star asked.
La La Land wins top awards at BAFTAs
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Feb 2017
Fans are pleased by an otherwise diverse mix.
Fight breaks out in Aberdeen cinema
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Feb 2017
Mobile phone user kicked to the ground.
San Sebastian to pay tribute to Joseph Losey
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Feb 2017
US filmmaker will be subject of retrospective.
Sea Change for Kristin Scott Thomas
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Feb 2017
Actress to direct debut feature.
Human Rights Watch Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Feb 2017
Showcase opens with Oscar-nominated I Am Not Your Negro.
More honours for Elle
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jan 2017
Three new prizes in Lumière Awards.
Almodóvar named Cannes jury president
by Richard Mowe - 31 Jan 2017
Spaniard “overwhelmed” by invitation for 70th edition.
Hidden Figures takes top honours at SAG Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Jan 2017
Actors take opportunity to speak out against discrimination.
Antonio Banderas hospitalised afer heart scare
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Jan 2017
Actor has thanked medics for their help.
Sundance announces award winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jan 2017
Top prizes go to I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore and The Nile Hilton Incident.
Asghar Farhadi to miss the Oscars
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jan 2017
The Salesman director cannot enter the US because he is Muslim.
Sir John Hurt dies at 77
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jan 2017
Tributes pour in for Alien and Elephant Man star.
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