An original story of friendship, love and survival - and finding humour in the most unlikely places.

The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Dogtooth from Yorgos Lanthimos.

A classy haunted house yarn that boasts a great cast, as deceptively moving as it is chilling.

Based on a true-life story, Jack Black stars in Richard Linklater's playful treatment of the strange story of a Texan funeral director.

The Brooklyn bourgeoisie under the microscope in Roman Polanski's beautifully acted adaptation of The God of Carnage.

The creators of Persepolis follow their terrific debut with an inspired adaptation of another of Marjane Satrapi’s award-winning graphic novels.

A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of Paris' legendary nude review, directed by renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman.

The long awaited return by Whit Stillman is a wilfully whimsical delight.

Todd Solondz draws dark comedy from the story of two dysfunctional thirtysomethings planning to marry.

Eran Kolirin's follow up to The Band's Visit is a curious vision full of wit and invention.

A richly imagined journey of a search for impossible redemption from one of Russia’s greatest living directors.

Dazzlingly inventive, this biting, darkly witty tale of father-son rivalries within the Israeli academic establishment is an astute study of pride, envy and temptation.

The offbeat and funny story of a couple whose modern romance starts to change as they wonder about their future.

Takashi Miike follows 13 Assassins with a neo-classical remake of the Yasuhiko Takiguchi story about desperate, impoverished ronin and implacably cruel feudal lords.

A stylish, pacy and sometimes blackly funny adaptation of Jo Nesbo's bestselling Norwegian thriller.

The latest from Bruno Dumont is a stark, enigmatic drama about the relationship between a woman and a mysterious outsider on Northern France's Opal Coast.

Marc Evans' latest feature is a sweet and sincere paean to the pre-punk 1970s.

Two young brothers at opposite ends of Kyushu devise a magical plan to reunite their separated parents in Hirokazu Kore-eda's benign and superbly acted picture of family life.

Jonathan Demme presents a compelling study of a New Orleans woman's five year struggle to return to her home following the post Katrina floods.

Werner Herzog's powerful exploration of violence and its consequences, told through Death Row inmates and others close to their crimes.

A couple find themselves stuck on opposite sides of the Atlantic in a fresh and original story of young love.

Newcomer Elizabeth Olsen stars in this atmospheric story of a young woman recently escaped from a cult-like commune.

A disturbing film showing the last few months of the involuntary life together of a 35-year-old man and a ten-year-old boy.

A thrilling, unrelenting actioner that wears sincere socio-political concerns about the drug wars in Mexico on its sleeve.

Ceylan’s most audacious film yet is a measured, masterly account of a police investigation, Chekhovian in its piercing insights, subtle wit and thematic richness.

Stylish and contemplative tale of a young man's wistful return to the city he loves. A stunning new film from the creators of Reprise (LFF 2006).

A distinctive and realistic coming of age and coming out story about a young African-American woman's search for identity.

The best crime movie of recent times; Woody Harrelson delivers a performance guaranteed to be one of the most talked about of the year.

An affecting and delicate teen romance which confirms Gus Van Sant as one of Hollywood’s most astute and sensitive chroniclers of American youth.

Nick Broomfield and Joan Churchill travel to Wasilla, Alaska, on the trail of Sarah Palin.

A celebratory documentary about Harry Belafonte, focusing on his lifelong political activism and human rights work.

Jonas Mekas invites viewers on a tour through his nightlife, bringing together twenty-five stories of life, love and friendship.

Director Robert Guédiguian returns to his old Marseille stamping ground for an entertaining, politically passionate drama starring the director's ensemble regulars.

The shocking dramatisation of Australia's most notorious serial killings.

An extraordinary tale of ordinary madness.

An affectionate and subtly drawn study of a teenage loner, with strong performances and lyrical visuals.

Oddball retired rock star Cheyenne (Sean Penn) goes on a rambling road trip across the USA in search of someone his father had been trying to find.

Intense bittersweet romantic melodrama about the unusual relationship between a young lonely mother and a mountain guide in the Alps whose family has left him.

An uplifting story of female solidarity and good sense crossing the religious divide between Christians and Muslims.

Andrea Arnold's radical and beautifully filmed adaptation of this classic tale of obsessive love.