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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 53m

Colin Farrell plays an alcohol and casino addict hiding in Macao, in Edward Berger's silly thriller, and with a toxic message for gamblers

In cinemas on Friday:

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Ballad of a Small Player - DMovies

Colin Farrell plays an alcohol and casino addict hiding in Macao, in Edward Berger's silly thriller, and with a toxic message for gamblers - in cinemas on Friday, October 17th

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 37m

Ira Sachs' stripped-back homage to iconic photographer is part of a larger appreciation of the NYC queer mythos, as well as an interrogation of a “normal day"

Peter Hujar’s Day shows at the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 53m

Colin Farrell plays an alcohol and casino addict hiding in Macao, in Edward Berger's silly thriller, and with a toxic message for gamblers

In cinemas on Friday:

dmovies.org/2025/09/25/b...

Ballad of a Small Player - DMovies

Colin Farrell plays an alcohol and casino addict hiding in Macao, in Edward Berger's silly thriller, and with a toxic message for gamblers - in cinemas on Friday, October 17th

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 15h

George Orwell's musings on authoritarianism and state manipulation are juxtaposed against flashing cards, film clips and historical footage from the past 100 years

Raoul Peck's extraordinary new doc shows at the BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/05/18/o...

Orwell: 2+2=5 - DMovies

George Orwell's musings on authoritarianism and state manipulation are juxtaposed against flashing cards, film clips and historical footage from the past 100 years - Raoul Peck's extraordinary new doc...

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 14h

As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces its competitive selection of international documentaries, writer Eoghan Lyng ponders a wide variety of film perspectives

dmovies.org/2025/10/14/d...

Tallinn reveals 12-strong Doc@PÖFF film selection - DMovies

As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces its competitive selection of international documentaries, writer Eoghan Lyng ponders a wide variety of film perspectives

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 17h

Richard Linklater transports viewers back to the Paris and the Cannes of 1960, in his charming tribute to Jean-Luc Godard (mind: he occasionally betrays the spirit of the late French filmmaker)

Nouvelle Vague shows at the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/05/17/n...

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 14h

A miscast Josh O'Connor plays Mooney, a novice criminal who tries to pull off the perfect art heist...and fails miserably at it!

The Mastermind shows the 69th BFI London Film Festival (and is soon in cinemas):

dmovies.org/2025/05/24/t...

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 14h

As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces its competitive selection of international documentaries, writer Eoghan Lyng ponders a wide variety of film perspectives

dmovies.org/2025/10/14/d...

Tallinn reveals 12-strong Doc@PÖFF film selection - DMovies

As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces its competitive selection of international documentaries, writer Eoghan Lyng ponders a wide variety of film perspectives

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 14h

A miscast Josh O'Connor plays Mooney, a novice criminal who tries to pull off the perfect art heist...and fails miserably at it!

The Mastermind shows the 69th BFI London Film Festival (and is soon in cinemas):

dmovies.org/2025/05/24/t...

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 15h

George Orwell's musings on authoritarianism and state manipulation are juxtaposed against flashing cards, film clips and historical footage from the past 100 years

Raoul Peck's extraordinary new doc shows at the BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/05/18/o...

Orwell: 2+2=5 - DMovies

George Orwell's musings on authoritarianism and state manipulation are juxtaposed against flashing cards, film clips and historical footage from the past 100 years - Raoul Peck's extraordinary new doc...

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Northern Europe's most exciting film festival announces its main line-up of 17 worldly movies, with some recognisable names, familiar geographies and a lovely surprise from the United Kingdom!

The 29th PÖFF | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival begins on November 7th:

dmovies.org/2025/10/13/p...

PÖFF announces Official Competition titles - DMovies

Northern Europe's most exciting film festival announces its main line-up of 17 worldly movies, with some recognisable names, familiar geographies and a lovely surprise from the United Kingdom

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 17h

Richard Linklater transports viewers back to the Paris and the Cannes of 1960, in his charming tribute to Jean-Luc Godard (mind: he occasionally betrays the spirit of the late French filmmaker)

Nouvelle Vague shows at the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/05/17/n...

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Asylum seeker does some deep soul-searching as he prepares for an immigration interview, in a gritty French drama dotted with little gestures of kindness

In cinemas on Friday:

dmovies.org/2024/05/24/s...

The Story of Souleymane (L'Histoire de Souleymane) - DMovies

Asylum seeker does some deep soul-searching as he prepares for an immigration interview, in a gritty French drama dotted with little gestures of kindness

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 21h

Stroke throws a spanner into the hedonistic life of an older gay man, in this superb Basque drama bursting with humanism, empathy and candid sex

From the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/09/22/m...

Maspalomas - DMovies

Stroke throws a spanner into the hedonistic life of an older gay man, in this superb Basque drama bursting with humanism, empathy and candid sex - from the 69th BFI London Film Festival

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 21h

Stroke throws a spanner into the hedonistic life of an older gay man, in this superb Basque drama bursting with humanism, empathy and candid sex

From the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/09/22/m...

Maspalomas - DMovies

Stroke throws a spanner into the hedonistic life of an older gay man, in this superb Basque drama bursting with humanism, empathy and candid sex - from the 69th BFI London Film Festival

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason explores a family’s break-up with stoical patience, enticing imagery and a quirky sense of humour

From the BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/07/09/t...

The Love That Remains (Ástin Sem Eftir Er) - DMovies

Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason explores a family’s break-up with stoical patience, enticing imagery and a quirky sense of humour - from various festivals

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

George Clooney stars as a movie actor who can only play himself, in this metatextual tribute to the American superstar

Unimaginative Hollywood drama shows at the BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/08/28/j...

Jay Kelly - DMovies

George Clooney stars as a movie actor who can only play himself, in this metatextual tribute to the American superstar - unimaginative Hollywood drama shows at the BFI London Film Festival

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason explores a family’s break-up with stoical patience, enticing imagery and a quirky sense of humour

From the BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/07/09/t...

The Love That Remains (Ástin Sem Eftir Er) - DMovies

Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason explores a family’s break-up with stoical patience, enticing imagery and a quirky sense of humour - from various festivals

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

PALME d'OR WINNER - Torture survivors accidentally kidnap their apparent tormentor of yore, in Panahir’s meditation on the ethics and the dynamics of revenge (with a message for Iranian censors and thugs)

From the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/05/20/i...

It Was Just an Accident (Un Simple Accident) - DMovies

PALME d'OR WINNER - Torture survivors accidentally kidnap their apparent tormentor of yore, in Panahir’s meditation on the ethics and the dynamics of revenge (with a message for Iranian censors and th...

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

PALME d'OR WINNER - Torture survivors accidentally kidnap their apparent tormentor of yore, in Panahir’s meditation on the ethics and the dynamics of revenge (with a message for Iranian censors and thugs)

From the 69th BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/05/20/i...

It Was Just an Accident (Un Simple Accident) - DMovies

PALME d'OR WINNER - Torture survivors accidentally kidnap their apparent tormentor of yore, in Panahir’s meditation on the ethics and the dynamics of revenge (with a message for Iranian censors and th...

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Mother and daughter travel to sunny Spain in order treat inexplicable illness, in Rebecca Lenkiewicz's (the screenwriter of Ida) exquisite debut

Now on various VoD platforms:

dmovies.org/2025/02/14/h...

Hot Milk - DMovies

Mother and daughter travel to sunny Spain in order treat inexplicable illness, in Rebecca Lenkiewicz's (the screenwriter of Ida) exquisite debut - on VoD on Tuesday, August 19th

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Mother and daughter travel to sunny Spain in order treat inexplicable illness, in Rebecca Lenkiewicz's (the screenwriter of Ida) exquisite debut

Now on various VoD platforms:

dmovies.org/2025/02/14/h...

Hot Milk - DMovies

Mother and daughter travel to sunny Spain in order treat inexplicable illness, in Rebecca Lenkiewicz's (the screenwriter of Ida) exquisite debut - on VoD on Tuesday, August 19th

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Asylum seeker does some deep soul-searching as he prepares for an immigration interview, in a gritty French drama dotted with little gestures of kindness

In cinemas on Friday:

dmovies.org/2024/05/24/s...

The Story of Souleymane (L'Histoire de Souleymane) - DMovies

Asylum seeker does some deep soul-searching as he prepares for an immigration interview, in a gritty French drama dotted with little gestures of kindness

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

George Clooney stars as a movie actor who can only play himself, in this metatextual tribute to the American superstar

Unimaginative Hollywood drama shows at the BFI London Film Festival:

dmovies.org/2025/08/28/j...

Jay Kelly - DMovies

George Clooney stars as a movie actor who can only play himself, in this metatextual tribute to the American superstar - unimaginative Hollywood drama shows at the BFI London Film Festival

dmovies.org

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Vintage store owners travel to the past in order to acquire new items for their customers

This ultra-British comedy is on various VoD platforms:

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Time Travel is Dangerous - DMovies

Vintage store owners travel to the past in order to acquire new items for their customers - ultra-British comedy is on various VoD platforms on Monday, September 29th

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