Sweden
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Spotlight: Female and Non-Binary Filmmakers
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…
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CPH:DOX 2026
CPH:DOX 2026: Whispers in May (dir. Dongnan Chen) | Review
In rural China, Dongnan Chen crafts a luminous, delicately poetic film about young girls whom life compels to grow up…
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Berlinale 2026
Berlinale 2026: Salvation (dir. Emin Alper) | Review
Set against a stark mountain village in Turkey, "Salvation" follows two brothers as faith, power and rivalry slowly entangle, pulling…
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EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2025
EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2025: Raptures (dir. Jon Blåhed) | Review
At Energa CAMERIMAGE’s 33rd edition, Jon Blåhed’s "Raptures" distinguished itself with its stark visual poetry and gripping exploration of cult,…
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Nordisk Panorama 2025
Nordisk Panorama 2025: Ovary-Acting (dir. Ida Melum) | Review
Through the endearing characters of Eva and Ovy, and with a skillful play on words as its title, Ida Melum…
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Cannes 2025
Cannes 2025 (Un Certain Regard): A Poet (dir. Simón Mesa Soto) | Review
A tragic philosopher lurking in delusion finds purpose through a kindred spirit in this remarkable satirical cinema at its finest.
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DOK.fest München 2025
DOK.fest München 2025: Ice Grave (dir. Robin Hunzinger) | Review
"Ice Grave" sets a gripping tale of adventure against the backdrop of humanity’s relentless urge to conquer the world it…
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Cannes 2024
Cannes 2024 (Critics’ Week): Julie Keeps Quiet (by Leonardo Van Dijl) | Review
This expertly made first feature about a promising tennis player who decides to remain silent when her coach falls under…
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Cannes 2024
Cannes 2024 (Competition): The Girl with the Needle (by Magnus von Horn) | Review
An atrocious, freely adapted true story, a reflection on the weight of patriarchy and class violence, a magnificent work on…
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RIDM 2023
RIDM 2023: Vintersaga (by Carl Olsson) | Review
Vintersaga is a masterfully filmed documentary by Carl Olsson, presenting a poetic and humorous sociological portrait of the Swedish winter,…
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