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Tug of War: Are Anti-War Films Really Anti-War?
From Oscar-winning blockbusters to indie projects, why does “anti-war” cinema keep centring the invader, never the invaded?
The Fantasia and Futurism of Arab Sci-Fi
How Arab cinema explores advancement, speculation, and socio-political realities through the lens of science fiction
Every SWANA Film Shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars
Five movies directed by the region’s auteurs find a place in the 97th Academy Awards shortlist – with three films from Palestine
ICON Cover Star, Tahar Rahim, Reflects on Versatility, Politics, and the Power of Cinema
Fifteen years after his dazzling debut in ‘A Prophet’, Tahar Rahim has not only established himself as a star of French cinema but also as a reliable figure on the international stage – all without ever losing sight of the playful side of his profession
If You Find Yourself On The Côte d’Azur, Here Are The Must-See Movies At The 2024 Cannes Film Festival
From the French Riviera to your Letterboxd ‘Watchlist’, here are the films of note screening at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
Kirsten Dunst Describes Her Iconic ‘Spider-Man’ Kiss Scene As “Miserable”
It seems oxygen and gravity are critical to romance