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Wes Anderson’s medley of Roald Dahl short films: Theatrical style combines with Dahl’s fantasy to varying effects

Wes Anderson’s medley of Roald Dahl short films: Theatrical style combines with Dahl’s fantasy to varying effects

Following his retelling of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson is back once again in the Roald Dahl universe – only this time with four short films premiering on Netflix
Wheels of Fortune: Interview with Director George Pack

Wheels of Fortune: Interview with Director George Pack

George Pack director of the student film “Wheels of Fortune” speaks about low budget filmmaking and the directors that inspire him
KINOFILM 2021: International Award-Winning Selection

KINOFILM 2021: International Award-Winning Selection

Mila Filipova explores the award winning selection of International films shown at Kinofilm fest 2021.
MANIFF 2020: Let’s Roll

MANIFF 2020: Let’s Roll

Chris Thomas’ Let’s Roll is a hilarious and heartwarming look at resilience and overcoming adversity surrounding the infamous Gloucester cheese rolling competition
MANIFF 2020: Oh, Sorry

MANIFF 2020: Oh, Sorry

Oh, Sorry is a eloquently written and performed short film that beautifully captures the grieving process and the acceptance that follows, writes Lily Rosenberg
The Long Goodbye: Riz Ahmed’s breakup with Britain

The Long Goodbye: Riz Ahmed’s breakup with Britain

Nimo Omer discusses Riz Ahmed’s new short film The Long Goodbye and the fraught relationship between immigrants and a country that doesn’t seem to want them
Preview: Mimi and The Mountain Dragon

Preview: Mimi and The Mountain Dragon

Opinon Editor Nimo Omer attended the preview event at HOME for Mimi and the Mountain Dragon, which premieres on BBC1 on Boxing Day
Art in Mancunia: Priya Ray

Art in Mancunia: Priya Ray

In this instalment of Art in Mancunia, Saoirse Akhtar-Farren reviews Priya Ray’s ‘Absence’ Project: a photographic series exploring loss and life after bereavement

HOME’s Playback exhibition showcases new film talent

Up and coming young filmmakers screen short-film masterpieces as part of a project to encourage youth access to the most exclusive field in modern media

Feature: short documentaries of Sergei Loznitsa

Mritunjay Sharma profiles Sergei Loznitsa’s documentary film career

Review: The Sunset Sleeps

Anthony Steel reviews University of Manchester graduate Alex Browning’s debut short film