Reviews
24th KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival Dispatch
The atypical side of auteur in this selection of works from Andrzej Wajda
Departures
Funny, painful, and sharply recognisable breakup film about the emotional traps created by straight-ish love
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
A five-star triumph: bold, beautiful, and utterly unforgettable
The Wizard of the Kremlin
If you’re really interested in modern Russia read the book behind the film
Kathryn Mohr
Carve
The Bay Area musician’s second album is a liminal, lo-fi creeper that feels stuck between worlds
California Schemin’
Breakneck Scottish take on the standard rise and fall tale makes for a fine directorial debut for James McAvory
Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 Dispatch
Impressive series of films dealing with trauma makes the ordinary extraordinary
