
Bi Gan’s latest film, Resurrection, arrives as a visually opulent, post‑apocalyptic meditation that follows the enigmatic “Big Other” as she awakens a dreaming android by recounting Chinese history. The movie stitches together vignettes drawn from silent‑era expressionism, Hong Kong noir and 1990s realism, turning each frame into a painterly tableau. While the cinematography dazzles, the dense invented terminology and sprawling intertitles render the narrative nearly indecipherable. Critics praise its artistry but warn that its fragmented structure may alienate mainstream audiences.

The short documentary “LUIGI,” produced by Rolling Stone Films, follows the viral rise of Luigi Mangione after he was charged with murdering health‑care executive Brian Thompson. Mangione’s case became an internet obsession, spawning fan theories, memes, and a cult‑like following...

The CNC’s 2026 advance‑on‑receipts program awarded pre‑sale financing to seven projects, spanning first‑ and second‑feature committees. Léa Fehner’s third feature *Isabelle* secured funding alongside animated titles like *Limbo* and co‑productions such as *La vie en rose*. The grants aim to...

Europa Distribution and CPH:DOX are co‑hosting a closed workshop for European documentary distributors from March 15‑18 in Copenhagen. The event will feature case studies of recent releases such as Riefenstahl, Whispers in the Woods, and Gaucho Gaucho, focusing on audience...

Joe Alwyn has joined the cast of Tomas Alfredson’s psychological drama “Seance on a Wet Afternoon,” a new adaptation scripted by Emmy‑winner Jack Thorne. The film, starring Oscar‑winner Rachel Weisz and BAFTA‑winner Matthew Macfadyen, is currently filming in the UK and...
Sam Shainberg’s short film “Endless Sea” follows Carol, a flower‑delivery worker, as she scrambles to pay a $365 co‑pay for life‑saving heart medication, exposing the harsh reality of tiered prescription pricing. Set on a rainy Valentine’s Day, the 17‑minute thriller...

Polish director Maciej Cuske has released the trailer for *Candidates of Death*, which will debut in the International Competition at the 2026 Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (March 5‑15). The film documents a father’s amateur horror project that begins on a family...
The Criterion Collection’s new 4K UHD edition restores Claude Sautet’s 1960 French crime drama *Classe tous risques* with striking visual fidelity. The release includes several archival featurettes, offering rare insights into Sautet’s filmmaking and co‑screenwriter perspectives. The film subverts typical heist...

Faroese filmmaker Búi Dam debuts his first documentary feature, *Birita*, at CPH:DOX’s Nordic:DOX competition in March 2026. The film chronicles Dam’s attempt to stage Shakespeare’s *King Lear* with his mother, celebrated actress Birita Mohr, who is living with Alzheimer’s, in the...

The first trailer for the Texas‑set thriller "American Dollhouse" has been released, showcasing writer‑director John Valley’s latest project after "The Pizzagate Massacre." The film follows a woman who inherits a suburban home, only to face a neighbor’s violent obsession linked...

The first trailer for the thriller *He Bled Neon* has dropped, showcasing Joe Cole and Rita Ora in lead roles. Directed by Drew Kirsch and scripted by Tim Cairo and Jake Gibson, the film follows a reformed street kid who returns to...

Haifaa Al‑Mansour’s fifth feature, “Unidentified,” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking another milestone for the Saudi‑born director. The mystery thriller follows Noelle Al Saffan, a trauma‑scarred divorcee who investigates a teenage girl’s unidentified murder in a conservative Saudi town....

Tokyo International Film Festival announced its 39th edition dates: October 26–November 4, 2026. The accompanying TIFFCOM market will run October 28–30. Venues remain in central Tokyo districts, with the call for entries opening on April 7. Organizers emphasize the festival’s...

Jeo Baby’s “The Great Indian Kitchen” uses a minimalist narrative to spotlight the relentless domestic labor and patriarchal constraints faced by Indian women. By keeping characters unnamed, the film transforms a single household into a universal critique of gendered expectations,...

Kurup, a 2021 Malayalam biographical crime thriller directed by Srinath Rajendran and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, dramatizes the notorious Sukumara Kurup case. The film, shot over five years across Kerala, Mumbai, Dubai and other locations, debuted on November 12, 2021...

‘Psalms Of The People’ is a documentary that follows sound‑designer Rob McNeacail as he explores Gaelic psalm singing across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. The film captures intimate moments in a care community for adults with learning disabilities, visits a...

Short films have surged in popularity as a concise medium that delivers powerful storytelling within minutes, compelling creators to master brevity and visual narrative. Iconic works like *Paperman* and *Stutterer* demonstrate how minimal dialogue can evoke deep emotions and spark...

Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...

Bury The Devil, screened at Glasgow Frightfest, is a low‑budget possession thriller that embeds its horror in a dementia‑care setting. Director Adam O’Brien employs a real‑time, near one‑shot structure, clever editing, and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive experience....

Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound, directed by Tomorowo Taguchi and written by Kankuro Kudo, dramatizes the birth of Japan’s first home‑grown punk‑rock movement, the Tokyo Rockers, based on photographer Yuichi Jibiki’s memoir. The film follows Jibiki’s 1978 journey from...

The Japanese horror game *The Convenience Store* received its cinematic debut at Glasgow Frightfest, where director Jiro Nagae delivered a faithful yet amplified adaptation. The film preserves the game’s minimalist, dream‑like atmosphere while injecting a more aggressive third‑act psychological terror....

The 53rd Saturn Awards announced winners across film, television and home media, with James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash sweeping multiple categories including Best Science Fiction Film, Direction, Screenwriting, Visual Effects and Music. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning secured...

How to Make a Killing reimagines the 1949 British caper Kind Hearts and Coronets for a modern audience, blending dark comedy with a satirical look at wealth and privilege. Directed by John Patton Ford—known for the gritty thriller Emily the...

"Hello Betty" dramatizes the birth of Switzerland’s iconic Betty Bossi brand through the eyes of Emmi Creola, a copywriter battling male‑dominated workplaces and a demanding home life. As Emmi rallies allies—from a rebellious manager to an Italian restaurateur’s wife—her concept...
Cherien Dabis’ third feature, *All That’s Left of You*, has been shortlisted as Jordan’s 2026 Oscar submission for Best International Feature. The film follows a single Palestinian family from the 1948 Nakba through the 1988 First Intifada to present‑day occupation,...

Nathan Fillion, alongside Alan Tudyk, sparked fresh Firefly speculation by posting cryptic Instagram videos featuring former cast members. The posts, shared on the joint account "Once We Were Spacemen," hint at a major announcement slated for March 15, 2026. While...

Robin and Marian (1970) reunites Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as aging outlaws confronting love and mortality after two decades apart. The film blends gritty action, humor, and melancholy, highlighting the physical toll of battle on veteran heroes. Connery delivers...

Spanish‑Belgian co‑production *The Fissure* by director Àlex Lora has entered post‑production after shooting in Barcelona last autumn. The drama follows young Pol Khaled and intertwines the 2017 Barcelona‑Cambrils terrorist attacks, the complexities of migration, and the Catalan independence referendum. Featuring...

Guy Ritchie’s latest action‑thriller, *In the Grey*, debuted its first trailer, showcasing a star‑studded cast led by Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows a covert team of elite operatives tasked with retrieving a stolen billion‑dollar fortune from a...

Seann William Scott told ComingSoon that a fifth American Pie film is unlikely, citing the dwindling appeal of R‑rated comedies in theaters. He praised co‑star Jason Biggs’ directorial talent but said a sequel would probably never happen. The original 1999 comedy grossed...

Mariam Khatchvani’s Georgian short *Inherited Silence* captured the Grand Prix in the International Competition at the 56th Tampere Film Festival. The jury highlighted its simple yet sharp storytelling about domestic violence and the social structures that normalize it. Other top...

Aleksander Radojevic, co‑writer of the notorious A Serbian Film, makes his directorial debut with Karmadonna, a satirical horror screened at Glasgow Frightfest. The film follows single mother Yelena forced by a capricious deity to commit murders to protect her unborn...

Chandler Levick’s sophomore feature Mile End Kicks drops its first trailer, spotlighting the 2011 Montreal indie music scene. The film follows a 24‑year‑old music critic, played by Barbie Ferreira, who becomes romantically entangled with the band she’s championing. Supporting roles feature...

The 13th Visegrad Film Forum will run in Bratislava from March 11‑14, 2026, positioning filmmakers—not films—as the event’s centerpiece. The programme features master classes and lectures from international professionals across production design, visual effects, sound and more, alongside student screenings...

Albert Dupontel’s dark comedy *Il faut brûler maman* has finished principal photography and entered post‑production, with filming completed on 23 February at Bry‑sur‑Marne Studios. The ninth feature from the César‑winning director stars Louise Coldefy, Julia Piaton, Artus and Dupontel himself, and is produced...

Obayashi’s 1983 adaptation of Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel reimagines the time‑travel story as a pastel‑washed coming‑of‑age film. Tomoyo Harada’s Kazuko navigates a repeated day, using foreknowledge to prevent mishaps while confronting adolescent longing. The director employs dreamlike visuals, color, and light...

Ross McElwee’s new documentary Remake, released March 6 2026, is a deeply personal film that revisits his son Adrian’s life, addiction, and tragic death while also chronicling McElwee’s own battles with brain cancer, a failed Hollywood remake of Sherman’s March, and his marriage...

Anya Taylor‑Joy is rumored to be in talks for a mystery female role in Andy Serkis’ upcoming feature, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film, slated to bridge The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies,...

Arnold Schwarzenegger hinted at returning to the Predator and Conan franchises during the Arnold Sports Festival. He said director Dan Trachtenberg wants him in the next Predator film and mentioned a new script for a sequel to Commando. Schwarzenegger also...

Silvio Soldini’s new film *The Tasters* dramatizes a group of Polish women forced to taste Adolf Hitler’s meals during the final months of World War II. The story draws from Margot Wölk’s memoir, as adapted in Rosella Postorino’s *At the Wolf’s Table*, but...

Deathkeeper, a low‑budget adaptation of Vasilios Bouzas’s novel, premiered at Glasgow Frightfest 2026. The film’s ambitious premise—an aging rebel angel battling demonic forces—collides with a thin script, uneven tone, and underdeveloped world‑building. While the cast shows commitment, stilted dialogue and...

Prime Video’s teen drama “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is slated for a feature‑film continuation, but production remains uncertain. Actor Gavin Casalegno revealed there is still no script and no set filming date, suggesting the project could hinge on a...

The debut feature We Believe You, directed by Charlotte Devillers and Arnaud Dufeys, dominated the 15th René du Cinéma Awards, taking eight trophies including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress and the inaugural Audience Award. The film, which...

Sony’s action sequel *Sisu: Road to Revenge* will debut on Netflix US on March 21, 2026, after its November 2025 theatrical run. The film entered Netflix’s exclusive 18‑month “Pay‑1” window, joining other Sony titles in the streaming catalog. Despite a...

Philippa Lowthorpe’s film “H is for Hawk”, starring Claire Foy, adapts Helen Macdonald’s bestselling memoir about training a goshawk amid grief. Co‑written with Emma Donoghue, the VOD release condenses the book’s lyrical prose into a visual narrative focused on the protagonist’s bond...

The new trailer for Zahir Omar’s "Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam" introduces elite police officer Mikael, who secretly hunts jinn from Islamic folklore. A brutal wedding massacre sparks an investigation that uncovers a prophecy of a Jinn King poised to invade...

The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival has unveiled its Firebird Awards juries, featuring internationally recognized filmmakers such as Ildikó Enyedi, Ben Rivers, Edwin, Park Ki‑yong, and Philip Yung. The competition will judge 42 films across four categories—Young Cinema (Chinese‑language...
The British Film Institute reported that UK film and high‑end television production spend reached £6.8 billion in 2025, a 22 % year‑on‑year rise and the third‑largest annual total on record. Inward investment drove the surge, accounting for £5.8 billion (85 % of spend), while...

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has named veteran Karen Park as Deputy Director, a role she assumes after 17 years of service across PR, programming, and guest services. Park previously held senior positions such as Head of Program and Program...

Chinese director Chouwa Liang’s documentary “Replica,” debuting at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival, investigates the rise of AI romantic partners and digital intimacy. Drawing from her own pandemic‑era AI companion experience, Liang interviewed over a hundred users and focused on...