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The moral outrage over the <em>La Presse</em> cartoon has nothing to do with opposition to antisemitism. Rather, it serves to legitimize Israel's genocidal policies, intimidate public opinion and sow confusion among workers and young people.

Alice Lowe writes, directs and stars Timestalker, a this hilarious time-leaping story of a woman stuck in a repeat cycle of bad romance.

Find out who among the world’s feature film directors holds the current record for longevity... as far as we know.

The current Oscars crop might be the best list in ages – but which was the best ever year for the movies? Guardian writers present their case

30/01/2024 - Sophia Bösch’s debut feature film transports us to a dreamlike and dystopic-flavoured universe inhabited by fearful characters who are fighting for survival

From Clint Eastwood to Roger Corman... Find out who among the world’s film directors holds the current record for longevity.

29/01/2024 - The graduation film and debut feature by Swiss director Lisa Gertsch took home several prizes, including Best Feature Film, Best Script and the Critics' Award

The Swiss film "Electric Fields" written and directed by Lisa Gertsch won the 45th Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Saarbrücken on Saturday evening. A black-and-white film, it received three awards, namely the main prize of €36,000 for the best feature film, the Fritz Raff Screenplay Award and the Film Critics' Award. The festival is the most important for young German-language filmmakers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Eighteen awards worth €118,50...

As one of Hollywood’s biggest studios celebrates its 100th anniversary, we recommend some of Columbia Pictures' finest films – one from each decade of its history.

Brace yourself for the 10th instalment of the burning-rubber extravaganza, plus Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in a Black Mirror-style climate disaster sci-fi