Finding it hard to decide on which films to see at this year's film festival? With 429 films from 80 different countries, it's not an easy task. Here are some of the organisers' tips to get you started.
The Woman in Black A horror-thriller about a young lawyer (Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter) who travels to a remote village where a female ghost is terrorising the locals. Based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name.
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The Ambassador A thought provoking documentary about a Danish man who travels to Africa for diplomatic purposes. The bulk of the film was shot with a concealed camera.
English subtitlesMore info and ticketsThe Night Watchman Natalia Almada gives us a poetic and almost wordless portrait of Mexico's drug wars. The consequences of the bloody rivalry are shown through night watchman Martin, in charge of a small cemetery in northern Mexico.
English subtitles More info and ticketsThe Unfinished History of Life For this film, director Cong Feng wanted to paint a picture of typical Chinese life in rural areas. In making this very extensive portrait, he maintained the approach of an anthropologist.
English subtitlesMore info and ticketsDär vi en gång Set in Helsinki in the early 1900's the film follows the love triangle of an upper class girl, her childhood photographer friend and a working class football player.
English subtitles More info and ticketsSkeem A Tarantino-esque comedy about two wannabe gangsters. They run into problems when their car breaks down and they expose a box full of money to the eyes of money-hungry spectators.
In English More info and tickets Habibi The first feature film shot in Gaza in 15 years. It's about two students studying in the West Bank who are deeply in love. They are sent back to Gaza, a place where there is no space for love.
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