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Festival spotlight: 3rd watchAUT Austrian Film Festival presents the best new films from Austria alongside an influential title from the past

The third edition of watchAUT Austrian Film Festival brings to London the best new films to emerge from Austria, alongside a shorts programme plus an influential and controversial Austrian film from the 1980s. Presented by the Austrian Cultural Forum London in cooperation with the Austrian Film Institute, and running 13 – 16 March at Ciné Lumière and the ICA Cinemas, the festival provides a glimpse … Continue reading Festival spotlight: 3rd watchAUT Austrian Film Festival presents the best new films from Austria alongside an influential title from the past

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short, Oscars

Philippe Grenier’s MUSCAT – a painful story of self discovery

Philippe Grenier’s Muscat is a powerful and emotionally charged short film that delves into themes of incommunicability, sexual awakening, and the harsh realities of societal taboos. Set against the backdrop of Morocco, where the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals remains a poignant issue, the film follows 16-year-old Samir, a fisherman struggling with his emerging attraction to men. His world is turned upside down when he meets Louis, a … Continue reading Philippe Grenier’s MUSCAT – a painful story of self discovery

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Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

“Marion,” the striking new short film directed by Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine, arrives as a breath of fresh air within the realm of social-issue cinema, offering not only an exploration of gender dynamics but a poignant tribute to the spirit of resilience and passion. Executive produced by Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller, and recently screened in competition at both the Venice and Toronto International … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

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Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Salomon Ligthelm’s MOEDER is a quietly devastating meditation on grief, loss, and the lingering aftermath of tragedy

MOEDER, the latest short film from South African director Salomon Ligthelm, is a quietly devastating meditation on grief, loss, and the lingering aftermath of tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, the film takes a unique, ground-level approach to one of the most harrowing events of recent history: the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over Eastern Ukraine in 2014. The narrative centers … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Salomon Ligthelm’s MOEDER is a quietly devastating meditation on grief, loss, and the lingering aftermath of tragedy

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Rhys Chapman’s RYAN CAN’T READ is a heartfelt exploration of literacy struggles and human resilience

Rhys Chapman’s Ryan Can’t Read emerges as a powerful testament to the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This British drama, which has qualified for consideration at the 2025 Academy Awards, shines a much-needed spotlight on an issue affecting millions: adult literacy. The film centers on Ryan (Lewis Ian Bray), a young man whose struggles with reading have held him back … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Rhys Chapman’s RYAN CAN’T READ is a heartfelt exploration of literacy struggles and human resilience

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