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Documentary directed by Julien Temple about English guitarist and songwriter Wilko Johnson, who, in 2013, was diagnosed with supposedly inoperable pancreatic cancer. Wilko, who rose to fame during the 1970s with pub rockers Dr.

Feelgood, speaks to the film-maker candidly about his illness and the sense of elation he felt for the world around him upon becoming aware of his impending death. The film captures the guitarist as he begins working on a long talked about project with The Who's Roger Daltrey and his experiences on what he believes will be his farewell tour.

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Kaya Scodelario as Cathy and James Howson as Heathcliff lead an impressive British cast in this timeless story of two of the most memorable lovers in literature.

This raw and gritty version of Emily Bronte's classic novel is ruthlessly brought down to its essential roots, and presents us with an adaptation that's startlingly original and completely unforgettable.

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The 2014 Cannes Palme d'Or winner from Nuri Bilge Ceylan is set in the hilly landscape of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia. A former actor, Aydin (Haluk Bilginer), owns a small hotel cut into the hillside, which he runs with his younger wife Nihal (Melisa Sozen).

He has also inherited local properties, but leaves the business of rent collection to his agent. When a local boy, resentful of his father's humiliation by Aydin's agent, throws a stone at a jeep whilst Aydin and his agent are driving in it, Aydin ducks out of any responsibility or involvement. As the film progresses, the cocoon in which this self-satisfied man has wrapped himself is gradually unravelled. In a series of magnificent set-pieces, Aydin is exposed in his encounters with his wife, sister, and the family of the stone-throwing boy. He is finally brought face-to-face with who he truly is.

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From legendary director Steven Spielberg comes the epic adventure War Horse, a tale of incredible loyalty, hope and tenacity set against the sweeping canvas of World War 1. This deeply heartfelt story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and his young trainer Albert.

When they're forced apart by war, we follow Joey's extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets.

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Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) is determined to avenge her father's blood by capturing Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. Just fourteen, she enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) a one-eyed, trigger-happy U.S.

Marshal with an affinity for drinking, and hardened Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) to track the fleeing Chaney. Despite their differences, their ruthless determination leads them on a perilous adventure that can only have one outcome: retribution.

Hired to work on a yacht belonging to the disabled husband of femme fatale Rita Hayworth, Welles plays an innocent man drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue and murder.

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In the acclaimed new film by Abderrahmane Sissako (Bamako) the people of the Malian city, Timbuktu, struggle against an oppressive regime of terror inflicted upon them by invading Jihadists who prohibit every enjoyable indulgence of life.

Meanwhile, Kidane lives a peaceful life in the nearby dunes, but when he has an altercation with a neighbour the extremists take it upon themselves to deliver their brand of draconian justice.

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On the eve of World War I, the quiet order of a small protestant village in Northern Germany is disturbed by a series of mysterious and inexplicable accidents.

To the mounting concern of the villagers, the events persist, becoming increasingly sinister and taking on the character of a perverse punishment ritual. But who is responsible.

Marlon Brando gives a stunning portrayal of the outlaw turned revolutionary leader. The film also boasts Anthony Quinn's performance as Zapata's brother. Viva Zapata! is one of the classic political movies and a fine example of Brando's genius as a film actor.

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A visceral cinematic experience like no other, 'The Tribe' is a story that needs no translation. Deaf mute Sergey becomes embroiled in the illegal activities of the fearsome gang that rule the specialised boarding school he attends.

His burgeoning love for a fellow student however, soon leads him on a collision course with the gang's hierarchy.

The epic yet intimate story follows the life journey of Jack O'Brien (played as an adult by Penn), the eldest son of a fractured Texas family. Pitt delivers a powerful performance as the cataclysmic force of nature in Jack's world, his complex and rigidly authoritarian father.

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An over-educated dropout commits a double murder but an innocent family man is arrested and imprisoned for the crime, leaving behind a wife with two children to fend for herself.

His devastating twelfth feature (at four-plus hours, one of his shortest), is an ingenious reworking of the themes from Dostoyevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. This tour de force offers a masterful recapitulation of Diaz's longstanding obsessions: cultural memory, national guilt, and the origin of evil. Fabian, Norte's tortured anti-hero (superbly played by Sid Lucero), may well be his most indelible creation, and he is equally well-served by luminous performances from Angeli Bayani and Archie Alemania as the guiltless couple caught up in the crime.

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Maisie Williams leads an all-star cast in 'The Falling', a bewitching supernatural story of friendship, sexual obsession, forbidden knowledge and dark secrets. When a tragedy rocks her school, Lydia finds herself at the centre of a mysterious fainting outbreak.

As her power and influence over the school grows she's driven to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences. But as Lydia begins to ask questions, she forces old secrets into the light, revealing dark truths.

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Lucrecia Martel is now recognised as one of the leading new film-makers in the world. This mystery is her third feature, and was released to huge acclaim. Driving in the country Veronica is distracted and apparently hits something. Disturbed, she does not investigate but drives off.

After the accident she becomes disconnected from her daily life. She Eventually tells her husband - they return to the scene and only find a dead dog. But then news emerges that a child has disappeared. Her family joins to erase all traces of the accident ever having occurred.

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Lorraine Bracco , John Heard and Oscar winner Ben Johnson star in this moving story of a family torn apart by violence - and healed by imagination. Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazzello co-star as Bracco's two young sons, devoted brothers who escape their chaotic life with dreams of flying.

Inspired by a local legend, they attempt to build a working airplane. And in the process of transforming their ordinary red wagon into a fantastical flying machine, they transform their own lives into an extraordinary adventure. A beautifully-made movie filled with all the heartache and joy of childhood, Radio Flyer is a daring amazing and deeply moving film.