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The World through Egyptian Eyes
International cinema for many is synonymous with Hollywood and with the exception of perhaps directors working in France, Italy and Great Britain the rest of the world’s great cinematic traditions are, largely […]
A Cinematic Odyssey
The eclectic range of films featured in the Odyssey festival suggest that there is far more to Chinese cinema than lavish martial arts dramas. This festival shows us a country, which is just as quirky, confusing and complex as our own.
Tribeca Film Festival 2023
The Tribeca film festival is a real celebration of global film culture. It reminds us that despite the many things which divide us our collective, love of cinema is a unifying force.
Queerness from London to Seoul
In the current toxic and homophobic climate in many countries, the UK’s glorious Flare film festival makes a welcome return. Two films stand out.
SXSW 2023
This year’s SXSW festival was a welcome alternative portrait of the American south; possibly reminding us of the fact that there isn’t just one American south, but several…
Sundance 2023
Sundance is perhaps one of the world’s most joyful festivals since it’s not really about glamour or stars. But is simply a film festival devoted to the celebration of cinema.
BFI London Film Festival
Perhaps one of the friendliest film festivals in the world would have to be the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival, which returned this autumn with its usual wonderful blend of potential Oscar winners, international gems and indie surprises.
KOREA RISES
The Korean Wave illustrates the cultural impact South Korean is having on all our lives. Given everything the country has been through, invasion, occupation, division and a military dictatorship, you cannot begrudge them their current cultural dominance.