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The phrase ‘dropping out’ often feels synonymous with ‘failing’
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Two events of the day - the work of Nigel Kneale and student-made short horror film The Shedding
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Exit 8 review: when a game adaptation soars
19th June 2026
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MANIFF 2021: Where Is Nancy?
Film
Thiago DaDalt’s documentary is a touching and unforgettable look into the risk of wandering amongst Alzheimer’s patients
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MANIFF 2021: Origin of the Species
Film
Origin of the Species follows the efforts of making robots and androids human-like. But will this ever be truly possible?
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MANIFF 2021: Infinitum: Subject Unknown
Film
Alex Harris reviews a high concept sci-fi movie after sitting down with its creators
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MANIFF 2021: The Great Circus
Film
Lauryn Berry reviews The Great Circus documentary, which follows a circus company in its preparations for a new show
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MANIFF 2021: Fugitive Dreams
Film
One of the best shot independent films of recent years, Fugitive Dreams is a touching tale of homelessness, police brutality and a search for purpose
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MANIFF 2021: The Other
Film
Charlotte Dauphin’s haunting portrayal of grief boasts a visual elegance but has little under the surface.
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MANIFF 2021: Country of Hotels
Film
Country of Hotels draws influence from The Shining, yet fails to add anything new to the genre in what becomes a boring and uncomfortable watch
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MANIFF 2021: Trouble Will Find Us
Film
Trouble Will Find Us tells a tragic tale of a couple’s misunderstanding and struggles through their changing relationship
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MANIFF 2021: The Battle of Shangri-la
Film
Dealing with poignant, contemporary themes, Brazilian drama The Battle of Shangri-la features a strong central performance and adept filmmaking
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MANIFF 2021: iGilbert
Film
Adrien Martinez explores social isolation, relationships, and subjectivity in the digital age through the eyes of an obsessive, lonely, and damaged outcast.
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Manchester International Film Festival 2021: Preview
Film
Manchester International Film Festival comes back in 2021 with a new selection of world and UK premieres.
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