Allan Hunter
Tomatometer-approved critic
Nino (2025)
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“Pauline Loques’ delicately-handled debut feature which builds into a touching drama carried on a soulful, understated central performance from Theodore Pellerin. ” –
Screen International
May 22, 2025
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Caravan (2025)
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“Ana Geislerova’s commanding central performance conveys both the strength and vulnerability of Ester. She brings a strained steeliness to the character but also a sense of how quickly that might crumble in the face of a kind word or a human touch. ” –
Screen International
May 22, 2025
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Kika (2025)
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“A finely calibrated performance from Manon Clavel retains audience sympathy as the film navigates some tricky gear changes from romantic charmer to something darker and more disturbing.” –
Screen International
May 21, 2025
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Aisha Can't Fly Away (2025)
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“Aisha Can’t Fly Away struggles to do justice to every aspect of Aisha’s story, but is at its best as an involving human drama focusing on the plight of the vulnerable caught in a world that seeks to exploit them. ” –
Screen International
May 20, 2025
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Wild Foxes (2025)
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“A well-considered piece about boys being boys, Wild Foxes builds on the themes of Carnoy’s short Titan (2021) and marks him as a talent to watch. It also provides a demanding showcase for [Samuel] Kircher...” –
Screen International
May 18, 2025
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Her Will Be Done (2025)
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“Wrobel’s commitment to the character helps unify the disparate storylines in what emerges as a tale of transgressive women in unwelcoming places, and what it takes to survive.” –
Screen International
May 18, 2025
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Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk (2025)
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“A powerful memorial to someone who was both ordinary and extraordinary.” –
Screen International
May 16, 2025
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The Girl in the Snow (2025)
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“Hemon has created a film of both style and substance, maintaining a suspenseful narrative whilst exploring intriguing ideas around culture, class, education and female empowerment.” –
Screen International
May 16, 2025
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Promised Sky (2025)
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“Promised Sky becomes a bittersweet celebration of endurance and sacrifice with notable newcomer Debora Lobe Naney giving a winning performance as a vibrant spirit, determined to survive everything that life throws at her.” –
Screen International
May 14, 2025
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To the West, in Zapata (2025)
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“Striking monochrome compositions enhance a touching tale that brims with humanity.” –
Screen International
Apr 17, 2025
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Flophouse America (2025)
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“A tough watch at times, Flophouse America has its rewards in the empathy of Stromdahl’s approach and the hope that breaks through the heartbreak” –
Screen International
Apr 17, 2025
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The Last Shore (2025)
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“A respectful, empathetic debut feature that makes the most of its brief running time.” –
Screen International
Apr 17, 2025
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Ready or Not (2025)
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“Veering between alarming and poignant, Ready Or Not is carried aloft by the efforts of a uniformly fine young cast.” –
Screen International
Mar 19, 2025
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We Believe You (2025)
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“This is a powerful drama about why victims need to be believed and why children must be heard in any consideration of their future; closing titles reveal some chilling statistics on the topic under consideration. ” –
Screen International
Mar 17, 2025
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London to Brighton (2006)
72%
“Distinguished by its sharp compositions, heartfelt performances and unexpected tenderness, it unfolds as a compelling tale in which the influence of Ken Loach is marbled with the brutality of Get Carter.” –
Screen International
Mar 12, 2025
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That Summer in Paris (2025)
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“Valentine Cadic’s debut feature That Summer In Paris exhibits the delicate touch and light, airy manner that instantly evokes the cinema of Eric Rohmer” –
Screen International
Mar 5, 2025
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Four Letters of Love (2024)
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“Steele’s approach owes more to the world of Nicholas Sparks, but she works hard to make it easy to swallow... The seasoned cast brings sincerity to even the most implausible of twists. ” –
Screen International
Mar 1, 2025
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Paul (2025)
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“It remains engaging and offers a persuasive testimony to the sense of empowerment that can come from the unlikeliest of places. ” –
Screen International
Feb 19, 2025
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Atropia (2025)
41%
“The mixture of war games satire, deadpan farce and sweet romance provides amusement along the way without cutting as deep as it sometimes promises.” –
Screen International
Feb 6, 2025
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Coexistence, My Ass! (2025)
92%
“Sharp-witted, sympathetic and illuminating, Coexistence, My Ass! successfully runs the gamut from hilarity to heartbreak.” –
Screen International
Jan 30, 2025
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Lurker (2025)
96%
“It isn’t entirely satisfying but the intriguing concept, strong ensemble cast and polished execution have commercial potential.” –
Screen International
Jan 29, 2025
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Predators (2025)
97%
“Predators may not find all the answers, but it offers a thought-provoking exploration of the questions and should attract audiences fascinated by the morality of the media and the complexities of crime and punishment.” –
Screen International
Jan 29, 2025
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Sauna (2025)
91%
“A sombre, involving human drama.” –
Screen International
Jan 29, 2025
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Life After (2025)
100%
“The appeal of the film is the way it views things from a different angle. Are those seeking to provide an option to end the suffering and pain of the disabled also wanting their removal from society?” –
Screen International
Jan 28, 2025
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Seeds (2025)
95%
“Seeds is a sweet, meditative elegy for a way of life that is fast disappearing. Brittany Shyne’s immersive black and white documentary captures the lyrical everyday in the lives of Black generational farmers in the American South. ” –
Screen International
Jan 28, 2025
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