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1085 articles available in total starting from 07/04/2017. Last article published on 08/05/2025.

Review: The Exam

Review: The Exam

In Shawkat Amin Korki’s engaging drama, nobody passes with flying colours  

30/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Stefan Arsenijević • Director of As Far as I Can Walk

Interview: Stefan Arsenijević • Director of As Far as I Can Walk

“We need to reconsider what tradition is and adapt it to the new reality”

With the help of a medieval epic poem, the Serbian director intends to reinvigorate his cultural heritage  

27/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Sonja Tarokić  • Director of The Staffroom

Interview: Sonja Tarokić • Director of The Staffroom

“It’s a story about realising you are not a hero”

In her feature debut, the Croatian director heads back to school – only to find out that some things never change  

25/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Andrius Blaževičius • Director of Runner

Interview: Andrius Blaževičius • Director of Runner

“When we were presenting the film to some industry players, they would say: ‘Why is she running?! It’s nonsense.’ But is it?”

The Lithuanian director might be showing his film in the East of the West competition at Karlovy Vary, but whatever you do, just don’t mention Tom Tykwer to him  

23/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | East of the West

Kamila Dohnalová, Jan Vejnar  • Producer and writer-director of Head Nurse

Interview: Kamila Dohnalová, Jan Vejnar • Producer and writer-director of Head Nurse

“If you want to show why the whole system is collapsing, you can’t just limit yourself to one person”

We met up with the winners of the KVIFF & MIDPOINT Development Award at Karlovy Vary, who are about to take on healthcare workers with their upcoming ensemble film  

23/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | KVIFF Eastern Promises

Review: A New Old Play

Review: A New Old Play

Qiu Jiongjiong’s Special Jury Prize winner demands commitment, but rewards it with, among other things, a playful take on the afterlife. The good news is, they have soup  

17/08/2021 | Locarno 2021 | Competition

Review: Cop Secret

Review: Cop Secret

You have the right to enjoy Hannes Þór Halldórsson’s Icelandic buddy cop action-comedy. And to remain silent, obviously  

13/08/2021 | Locarno 2021 | Competition

Aurélia Georges • Director of Secret Name

Interview: Aurélia Georges • Director of Secret Name

“As women, we have gained some space and some freedom, but corsets take different shapes”

In her Locarno competition entry, the Paris-born filmmaker focuses on women, and women only  

12/08/2021 | Locarno 2021 | Competition

Ruth Platt • Director of Martyrs Lane

Interview: Ruth Platt • Director of Martyrs Lane

“I find it interesting when people say they don’t like horror; I need it!”

In the British filmmaker’s third feature, you need not worry about what’s out in the woods, as chances are, what’s inside of your house is much worse  

12/08/2021 | Fantasia 2021

Review: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

Review: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

Director Edwin explains everything you always wanted to know about erectile dysfunction but were afraid to ask  

12/08/2021 | Locarno 2021 | Competition

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