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Contributor Emily Maskell

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Magic Farm review – Amalia Ulman has plenty up her sleeve

Amalia Ulman flexes her satirical writing chops, but her latest would have benefitted from more Chloë Sevigny and Simon Rex.

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National Anthem review – maintains a bold sense of hopefulness

An introverted 21-year-old supporting his family with manual labour finds a new community in a queer rodeo group in Luke Gilford's charming take on the western.

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The Crime is Mine review – Huppert steals the show

François Ozon's first foray into crime comedy boasts bags of charm and a biting feminist edge.

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Femme review – an uninhibited, spikey portrait of revenge

After being the victim of a violent homophobic attack, a young drag performer sees an opportunity to get revenge on one of his tormentors.

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Lie with Me review – a spiralling queer portrait of ardent memory

A successful author returns to his hometown, only to unlock memories of a clandestine love affair in Olivier Peyon's adaptation of Phillippe Besson's critically-acclaimed autofiction.

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Léa Mysius: ‘I wanted to film reality – from this came the fantastical’

The director of olfactory wonder, The Five Devils, reflects on making a film about potions, memory and the sense of smell.

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Our Eternal Summer

A group of young friends cope with a tragic loss in Émilie Aussel’s poised debut feature.

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Swan Song

Udo Kier plays a world-weary stylist who returns to his hometown for a lucrative job in Todd Stephens' touching comedy-drama.

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Small Body

A grieving mother sets out to give her stillborn child a proper burial in Laura Samani's affecting debut feature.

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Severance and the myth of work-life balance

Apple TV+’s intriguing workplace drama sets a new, sinister precedent for office culture.

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Looking back to move forward at BFI Flare 2022

This year’s BFI Flare Film Festival encouraged the LGBTQIA+ community to reflect on the past in order to build a better future.

Clifton Collins Jr: ‘I never used peppermints with the horses’

The star of Sundance hit Jockey speaks on the intricacy of working with animals and his love of movie westerns.