World Cinema Features and Articles

Here you can find longer articles on anything and everything related to world cinema and foreign language films. The topics can range from film festivals to a nations cinema, or recent trends to classic movies. We have gathered together features by a range of journalists all looking from different perspectives, so sit back and enjoy!

Equally, if you are passionate about your country's cinema or a certain style of film, then why not write your own article? We welcome suggestions from anyone and you will have the chance to see your writing online along side professional journalists. Contact us with ideas here.  

Latest Articles

The End of Cannes

Cannes: Champagne and Controversy
By Séamas McSwiney

Cannes 2011 is widely held to be a classic vintage. It had a broad spectrum of satisfying cinema, stylistically eclectic... 

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Wanuri Kahiu

Cannes: The Story of a Young Filmmaker
By Séamas McSwiney

At last year's Cannes festival, our guest film correspondent, Séamas McSwiney, met a young filmmaker with an inspirational story...  

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Persian Drama

Hollywood Glamour and Persian Drama
By Séamas McSwiney

The world's entertainment industry knows how to add that special show biz sparkle to Cannes to give contrast to the tougher film fare... 

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Cannes Femmes

Cannes Femmes Cineastes
By Séamas McSwiney

Film is often criticised for being a man's game; women get a look-in as long as they are lookers to be looked at and objectified...

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Cannes Day 1

Cannes 2011 Film Festival Day 1
By Séamas McSwiney

For two weeks in May, Cannes is the home of razzamataz and red-carpeted fantasies. It is also a global crossroads...

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