The rituals of village life are vividly captured in this austere yet arresting drama set in the Italian Alps.

Suzie Miller's taut family drama translates persuasively to the big screen, and Rosamund Pike’s performance is one for the ages.

A handsome tribute rather than a definitive study. It may inspire, but it won’t surprise.

Co-written, directed and starring Daniel Auteuil, this courtroom drama unfolds sedately until its chilling coda.

A satisfyingly complex film about the downfall of Norway’s infamous, pro-Nazi head of state, Vidkun Quisling.

Björk's daughter makes her big screen debut in this moving family drama from Icelend.

It’s hard not to fall for Naomi Watts and canine actor Bing in this friendlier version of the bestselling novel.

One of the most popular movies in this year's French Film Festival begins with the discovery of some very old, very explicit love letters.

Boris Lojkine’s film about a migrant surviving in Paris gets your pulse racing.

For those who only know Charles Aznavour as one of those artists whose records grace op shops everywhere, this classy biopic is an eye- and ear-opener.

An unflinching examination of family ties, loyalties and responsibilities focused on an orchestra conductor in the jaws of the Gen X crunch.

Granted unfettered access to Leni Riefenstahl’s personal archive, Andres Veiel probes the filmmaker’s controversial life and work.