Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
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Venice 2026: A Common Story (dir. Anna Foglietta) | Review
In "A Common Story," Anna Foglietta carries out a sharp dissection of marriage that is dark, justified, and unflinching – showing every angle of its reality with Alba Rohrwacher and…
Spotlight: Middle Eastern Filmmakers
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Venice 2026: No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman (dir. Halkawt Mustafa) | Review
Kurdish Wonder Woman with a sniper makes a dazzling entry to Venice that brings women warfighters’ dignity and resilience to center stage.
Venice Film Festival 2026
19 hours ago
Venice 2026: Children of the Monkey (dir. Tommaso Landucci) | Review
Riccardo Scamarcio’s spot-on performance is both devastating and uplifting in Tommaso Landucci’s fairly dangerous gameplay of intentions versus reality, all capped in a pragmatically empathetic package.
Venice Film Festival 2026
19 hours ago
Venice 2026: I Plant My Hand in the Garden (dirs. Hoda Taheri & Boris Hadžija) | Review
Hoda Taheri and Boris Hadžija’s multicultural exploration of identity and family goes against the grain, using cinema’s formal qualities to traverse space and time.
Venice Film Festival 2026
4 days ago
Venice 2026: Diane In The Loop (dirs. Ann Sirot & Raphaël Balboni) | Review
Diane is an avenger with a hat on who takes principles to the utmost level in a progressive take on seeking validation through relationships in Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni’s…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
4 days ago
Venice 2026: Our Share of Sand (dir. Shalini Adnani) | Review
Witness a meditative thriller on reverse culture shock and the disillusionment of real-world inequality, all through Shalini Adnani’s revolutionary direction in "Our Share of Sand."
Venice Film Festival 2026
5 days ago
Venice 2026: House of The Wind (dir. Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu) | Review
A lonely life, an accepted deal, a system to defeat: Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu’s "House of the Wind" breezes mightily with the grace of Josette Kwanya’s progressive performance in this…
Locarno Film Festival 2026
3 weeks ago
Locarno 2026: Nowhere to Lay My Eyes (dir. Hong Sang-soo) | Review
Hong Sang-soo presents one of his most deliberate films yet, ruminating on the intersection between art, family, and acceptance.
Locarno Film Festival 2026
4 weeks ago
Locarno 2026: Revolutionaries Never Die | Interview with Mohanad Yaqubi
"Looking at [Jocelyne Saab's archives] from today creates a temporal anomaly that brings the two timelines together somewhere beneath the ruins of a destroyed house," Mohanad Yaqubi explains, detailing his…
Shanghai IFF 2026
July 17, 2026
Shanghai IFF 2026: Halima | Interview with Yassine El Idrissi
Winner of Best Director and Best Actress at Shanghai International Film Festival for his feature film "Halima," Moroccan director Yassine El Idrissi focuses on social and political burdens that ordinary…
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 17, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Everytime (dir. Sandra Wollner) | Review
Everytime's close-knit screenplay tightens its hold on grief and survival, presenting a modern, distinctive coping mechanism helmed by contemporary director Sandra Wollner.
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 12, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Bitter Christmas (dir. Pedro Almodóvar) | Review
Pedro Almodóvar’s "Bitter Christmas" is a stellar addition to the year, offering a perspective on writers playing God with the structural mechanism of writing - infused with creative freedom and…
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 12, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Fruit Gathering | Interview with Aung Phyoe & Thu Thu Shein
Director Aung Phyoe and Producer Thu Thu Shein on the Crystal Globe Grand Prix Winner, "Fruit Gathering," Myanmar’s first film at Karlovy Vary, and the decade-long journey behind its making.
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 12, 2026
KVIFF 2026: The Ink-Stained Hand and the Missing Thumb | Interview with Yashasvi Juyal
Yashasvi Juhyal’s debut feature turns migration into a haunting meditation on memory, belonging, and the places that refuse to disappear.
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 12, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: Somewhere After | Interview with Nicola Macindoe
“Change is uneven, unexpected, and sometimes it doesn't happen at all.” For her documentary "Somewhere After," Nicola Macindoe interviewed seven Sydney residents during lockdown in 2020, and followed up in…
Shanghai IFF 2026
July 12, 2026
Shanghai IFF 2026: Luiza’s Desert | Interview with Nina Prado
“Everyone has a desert where you don’t have to be perfect,” says Nina Prado about the hope at the heart of "Luiza’s Desert."
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
July 11, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Cotton Fever, Via Negativa, Memorizu, Mumford & Sons: The House Band | Reviews
With its 25th anniversary edition, the Tribeca Film Festival continued to showcase a wide range of voices, unforgettable performances, and films that left a lasting impression.
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 10, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Chica Checa (dir. Šimon Holý) | Review
Premiering in Karlovy Vary's Crystal Globe Competition, "Chica Checa" finds grace in ordinary grief through warmth, humour, and quiet compassion.
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 10, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Incinerator | Interview with Shuntaro Uchida
Japanese director Shuntaro Uchida discusses PROXIMA Special Jury Prize "Incinerator," adapting Kaori Ekuni's story into what he describes as "less an adaptation than an extension of a feeling."
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 10, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Ban Dal | Interview with Hae-Sup Sin
Hae Sup Sin on "Ban Dal," missing mothers, and embracing a life between two countries as a “200% person.”
Karlovy Vary IFF 2026
July 10, 2026
KVIFF 2026: Hijamat (dir. Nader Saeivar) | Review
In "Hijamat," Nader Saeivar turns a family conflict into a profound meditation on faith and identity.
FIDMarseille 2026
July 9, 2026
FIDMarseille 2026: mother, you have not died yet… (dir. Advik Beni) | Review
More than a portrait of a daughter caring for her dying mother, Advik Beni's hybrid documentary uses grief and art to illuminate the layered histories of migration, memory and the…
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 7, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: Reunion (dir. Chloe Taylor) | Review
Chloe Taylor's debut is a heartfelt documentary that explores the lasting impact of adolescence in the wake of a failed high school reunion.
Shanghai IFF 2026
July 2, 2026
Shanghai IFF 2026: Atlantic Rhapsody | Interview with Zhong Kaifeng
Zhong Kaifeng’s Golden Goblet winning "Atlantic Rhapsody" is an unexpected visual feast and a winding journey for human connection. The debutante director speaks to Film Fest Report about his inspiration…
Shanghai IFF 2026
July 2, 2026
Shanghai IFF 2026: Luiza’s Desert | Interview with Alan Minas
An orthodontist turned filmmaker, Alan Minas’ has an enduring interest in exploring the connections between family members and observing teenagers cope with coming into adulthood. His latest feature "Luiza’s Desert"…
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 2, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: Acropolis Cats & Other Wondrous Animals | Interview
Ahead of the world premiere of her latest feature, M. Zournazi reflects on hope, tenderness, and the bonds between humans and animals: "How we might learn some ways to become…
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 2, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: Lilith Goes Galactic (dir. Joshua Belinfante) | Review
Joshua Belinfante crafts a luminous portrait of an artist whose boundless imagination becomes a means of rebuilding after profound loss.
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 2, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: TYCHO! Beyond the Baton | Interview
"TYCHO! Beyond the Baton" celebrates the life and work of Tommy Tycho, a beloved Australian composer who endured hardships early in life, but left a lasting national impact through his…
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 1, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: Out Laws | Interview with James Lewis
"We wanted to show how criminalisation affects people across the globe and across identities," says James Lewis about "Out Laws," an urgent, eye-opening documentary honouring the resilience of remarkable queer…
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026
July 1, 2026
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026: Silver Screamers | Interview with Sean Cisterna
"Creativity doesn’t have an expiry date:" Sean Cisterna on Silver Screamers and the joy of making movies together across generations.
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
June 28, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Labrador — Autopsy of Silence | Interview with Christopher Angatookalook
From a Facebook message he thought was a scam to a Tribeca-winning debut, Actor Christopher Angatookalook reflects on the unexpected journey that changed his life.
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
June 28, 2026
Tribeca 2026: The Siege of Paradise | Interview with Gar O’Rourke
In "The Siege of Paradise," Gar O’Rourke explores the impact of tourism on one of Italy’s most visited hotspots.
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
June 21, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Kingston (dirs. Carlos Key, Kalijah Rowe) | Review
"Kingston" is not unlike a college Eddington in how it attempts to be an uncomfortably honest look at all sides of the Ivy League experience. Set in the dorm walls…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
June 13, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Mother Future Self | Interview with Tori Lancaster
Director Tori Lancaster told us about "Mother Future Self," a seven-year journey leading to a world premiere at Tribeca 2026.
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
June 12, 2026
Tribeca 2026: The Accompanist (dir. Zach Woods) | Review
Zach Woods’s directorial debut, "The Accompanist," is a comedy-drama about foster care that is heartwarming at times, devastating at others, and solid on all ends — and brought to the…
Spotlight: Documentary
June 11, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu (dir. Michael LaHaie) | Review
For fans of Mr. Show, the reunion of 'Bob Odenkirk and David Cross in Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu' is a must-see. For everyone else, it’s a documentary with…
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
June 9, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Recluse | Interview with Mia Vallet
In our conversation at Tribeca, Mia Vallet revealed how "Recluse" pushed her into some of the darkest emotional territory of her career, bringing depth and unsettling complexity to the film’s…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
June 7, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Lucy Schulman (dir. Ellie Sachs) | Review
There are many films about 20-somethings in New York City figuring things out, but Ellie Sachs’s feature directorial debut "Lucy Schulman" stands out by hinging around a strong father-daughter relationship.…
Tribeca Film Festival 2026
June 7, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Ponderosa | Interview with Jack Dylan Grazer & Rob Rice
"It's an exciting time for festivals to show challenging films," Rob Rice told us as we sat down with him and actor Jack Dylan Grazer to discuss "Ponderosa," premiering at the…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
June 7, 2026
Tribeca 2026: What Is to Come | Interview with Ruthy Pribar
"We need some sort of hope in the world, the way it is today," filmmaker Ruthy Pribar told us as we discussed "What Is to Come," presented at the 25th…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
June 6, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Árru (dir. Elle Sofe Sara) | Review
The Indigenous Sámi people, who inhabit the Sápmi region in northern Scandinavia, are given the spotlight by Sámi choreographer Elle Sofe Sara in her debut feature "Árru," an ambitious musical-drama…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
June 5, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Fault | Interview with Misha Calvert
“Two people facing off as adversaries… and then eventually they team up and they can hit doubles.” Filmmaker Misha Calvert generously opened up about her short film, "Fault," premiering at…
Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
June 5, 2026
Tribeca 2026: Rare Birds | Interview with Lily Weisberg & Michael Bloom
New York–based filmmaking duo Lily Weisberg and Michael Bloom shared their excitement and sense of accomplishment about premiering their charming coming-of-age short film "Rare Birds" at the 25th Tribeca Film…
Cannes 2026
May 31, 2026
Cannes 2026 (Directors’ Fortnight): Gabin (dir. Maxence Voiseux) | Review
Maxence Voiseux offers a condensed portrait of young Gabin’s childhood, having watched him grow over the course of ten years into a confident and passionate young man.
Cannes 2026
May 30, 2026
Cannes 2026 (Critics’ Week): La Gradiva | Interview with Marine Atlan
Marine Atlan captures the intense youthful essence through an emotional journey of love and loss in the historic city of Naples in this year’s Critics’ Week Grand Prize Award Winner,…
Cannes 2026
May 29, 2026
Cannes 2026 (Director’s Fortnight): Double Freedom | Interview with Lisandro Alonso
Lisandro Alonso revisits his old friend, Misael 25 years later in yet another spellbinding experience.
Cannes 2026
May 28, 2026
Cannes 2026: Young Japanese Cinema Vying For European Audience
Japan makes its boldest Cannes showing in decades, uniting Palme d’Or contenders, rising talent, and an expanded industry push toward Europe.
Cannes 2026
May 26, 2026
Cannes 2026 (Competition): Paper Tiger (dir. James Gray) | Review
James Gray delivers his career best work in his spellbinding crime thriller about two brothers chasing the American dream.
Cannes 2026
May 26, 2026
Cannes 2026 (Un Certain Regard): Elephants in the Fog | Interview with Abinash Bikram Shah
With the 2026 Un Certain Regard Jury Award winner, "Elephants in the Fog," Abinash Bikram Shah brings the kinner community out of invisibility and into full human view, in what he…
DOK.fest München 2026
May 25, 2026
DOK.fest München 2026: La Pietà (dirs. Rafa Molés & Pepe Andreu) | Review
"La Pietà" highlights the singular story of an Icelandic family who were among the first to witness the alarming melting of the glaciers.
