Amber Wilkinson
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Emergent City (2024)
100%
4/5
“While there’s no doubt the directors have a sympathetic slant towards the community, this is a film that is interested in exploring all the angles.” –
Eye for Film
Apr 23, 2025
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¡Quba! (2025)
3/5
“Anno, while acknowledging the history through the use of archive and via her interviewees, firmly accentuates the positives and the strides that have been made” –
Eye for Film
Apr 19, 2025
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The Return (2024)
77%
4/5
“Fiennes is lean in look and in performance, bringing an intensity that proves compelling.” –
Eye for Film
Apr 14, 2025
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Leila and the Wolves (1984)
4/5
“It’s also striking to think that when Leila is looking forward into the future, she is already, in some senses, looking at our recent past, which only reinforces the sense of the cyclical and ongoing nature of her themes.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 31, 2025
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The Problem of the Hero (2023)
94%
3.5/5
“The film, directed by feature debutant Shaun Dozier, retains the density of dialogue you might expect from a stage play but, by leaning into the theatrical nature of the proceedings, Dozier is in some ways able to make this into a virtue.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 30, 2025
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When Fall Is Coming (2024)
95%
4/5
“The delight of the drama stems from the well crafted characters, while its heft hinges on toxicity that may not be immediately obvious.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 30, 2025
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Tornado (2025)
3/5
“The script is lean, the sword edges keen and the characters mean.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 20, 2025
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Monk in Pieces (2025)
“While there are points at which you wish the directors would dig a little deeper in their questioning of Monk... fans will welcome this up-close look at her. Their approach also makes it an accessible introduction for newcomers to Monk’s oeuvre.” –
Screen International
Mar 19, 2025
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Child of Dust (2025)
“Sombre but tenderly shot and heartfelt, Mliczewska’s quiet and intimate observational film brims with feeling. ” –
Screen International
Mar 18, 2025
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Free Leonard Peltier (2025)
“While Jesse Short Bull and David France’s film is firmly anchored in Peltier’s story, it also uses his experience as a springboard to highlight the oppression, institutional racism and abuse faced by Native Americans.” –
Screen International
Mar 17, 2025
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024)
95%
“The vulnerability that several of her friends refer to also comes through, including in previously unseen backstage footage from a European tour. Meanwhile her star quality shines and sparkles in a plethora of clips from stage shows.” –
Screen International
Mar 11, 2025
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GEN_ (2025)
100%
“This humanistic film invites us to see beyond the charged rhetoric to the reality of the life-enriching fulfilment Dr Bini is bringing to those in his care.” –
Screen International
Mar 7, 2025
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Omaha (2025)
88%
4/5
“There may be a rumbling of trouble in the background, but Machoian and Webley capture the way that this doesn’t impinge on the feeling of joy that can come in a moment.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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Khartoum (2025)
92%
4/5
“Throughout you can see the ways in which the filmmakers are going the extra mile to empower their subjects.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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The Virgin of the Quarry Lake (2025)
79%
4/5
“The heat of summer pulses beneath the action and we can virtually smell the sweat and decay as the sound of flies or a gathering storm punctuate the soundtrack.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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Blue Moon (2025)
96%
4/5
“As Blue Moon progresses it becomes clear that the one thing Hart really wants is to be wanted.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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The Message (2025)
92%
3.5/5
“Fund encourages us to tune in to the energies of the trio, the subtle shifts of mood, shared moments of understanding or joy.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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The Blue Trail (2025)
4.5/5
“When you get old, hope you find someone who looks at you the way Mascaro looks at Tereza and Roberta.” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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Dreams (2024)
100%
4/5
“Øverbye makes a compelling lead, taking on the chunks of voiceover without any problem but also excelling in terms of conveying her character’s moods via body language” –
Eye for Film
Mar 3, 2025
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Yalla Parkour (2024)
80%
3.5/5
“A thoughtful consideration of not just physical prowess but the emotional agility and resilience demonstrated by those growing up in Gaza.” –
Eye for Film
Feb 25, 2025
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Last Days (2025)
28%
“While director Justin Lin’s thriller-inflected approach is periodically absorbing, the scattered structure and episodic nature of the plot works against him as it slides towards an overly sentimental conclusion.” –
Screen International
Jan 29, 2025
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The Wedding Banquet (2025)
89%
“A smart if broad comedy that is exposition-heavy in places, it boasts a strong ensemble cast who give it a shot in the arm.” –
Screen International
Jan 28, 2025
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Rebuilding (2025)
96%
“Timely it may be but its appeal to audiences and distributors also lies in its timeless considerations of community resilience.” –
Screen International
Jan 27, 2025
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Mr. Nobody Against Putin (2025)
100%
“The approachable tone and likeable guide make it accessible for those who are not well versed in the subject, and should see it attract interest beyond the festival circuit.” –
Screen International
Jan 26, 2025
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The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)
97%
“While audiences will probably expect to laugh, they may be surprised to find themselves shedding a tear or two as well.” –
Screen International
Jan 26, 2025
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