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WASTEMAN
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WASTEMAN

What will Taylor do when the arrival of Dee threatens his hopes of a fresh start outside of prison walls?

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Souleymane’s Story
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Souleymane’s Story

Through the character of Souleymane, an undocumented delivery driver in Paris, the film portrays the fears most young asylum seekers endure.

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BRIDES
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BRIDES

Two teenage girls leave the UK for Syria in search of friendship, freedom and belonging.

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One Battle After Another
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One Battle After Another

The surface level search and rescue narrative balances weightier topics, as One Battle After Another (2025) holds an unflinching mirror to the world.

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The Long Walk
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The Long Walk

The Long Walk (2025) follows a group of young men in a life threatening trial about the true nature of competition and survival.

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40 Acres
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40 Acres

40 Acres (2024) delivers strong performances and bold storytelling, following a former soldier (Danielle Deadwyler) and her family in post Civil World War Canada, as they struggle to survive against a land-hunting militia.

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F1
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F1

Brought to the screen by Apple TV and produced by Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, F1 (2025) brings the electrifying and chaotic sport to life with rumbling sound effects and sharp action sequences that creates a thrilling and enticing atmosphere for audiences.

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Big Man
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Big Man

Stromzy’s latest short film - Big Man, follows the struggle of a “washed-up” rapper maintaining success whilst trying to keep in touch with his roots…

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Shadow Force
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Shadow Force

Shadow Force (2025) is a fun, easy-to-watch, action-focused family film that highlights the real trials of motherhood

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