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British Palestinian drag queen Layla navigates a new relationship with uptight marketing executive Max in Amrou Al-Kadhi’s joyful, nuanced drama.
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The Last Dance: Anselm Chan Mau-Yin swaps rom coms for a sombre funeral drama
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Snow Leopard: beauty and brutality intertwine in Pema Tseden’s final feature
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Witches: a potent exploration of post-partum psychosis
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11 Rebels: long, bloody and uncompromising samurai action cinema
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Memories of a Burning Body: the experiences of three women converge in this mesmeric docudrama
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