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Ben Rivers is widely regarded as one to watch on the new British artist filmmaking scene. Two Years at Sea is his debut feature documentary and demonstrates his talent for a wonderfully unconventional aesthetic. This latest film extends his relationship with Jake, an eccentric and intriguing man, first encountered in his short This Is My Land, who lives alone in a ramshackle house in the middle of the forest. A witty and gracefully-constructed film.

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French Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée returns with a vibrant and elegant film telling two seemingly unrelated but intrinsically inter-connected stories of love. Set in present-day Montreal, the first story follows successful DJ Antoine as he pieces together his life following the breakdown of his marriage to his childhood sweetheart. In the second story, Vanessa Paradis excels as Jacqueline, a struggling single-mother in 1969 Paris. Spanning five decades, Café de Flore is a mystical and supernatural odyssey of love exploring the lives of two people whose lives are shaken by extraordinary moments of passion.

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Following the sudden and traumatic death of a teacher, immigrant Bachir Lazhar is hired to work as a supply teacher in a Quebec school. Monsieur Lazhar’s firm yet sympathetic manner affords the class of troubled kids the opportunity to come to terms with their loss. This Oscar-nominated film, from the producers of Incendies, presents his story with emotion, deftly avoiding over sentimentality.

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A stunning biographical documentary of legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley, set to enthral Marley fans and gain him countless more admirers. Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald had unprecedented access to private archive material and the resulting film is an in-depth and enticing exploration of a true musical icon.

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