Skip to contentFilm recommendation: The Heiresses (Las herederas)
This award-winning drama is a richly resonant character study and a commentary on Paraguayan class structure, beautifully portrayed by its impressive cast.
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Rebecca programmes for two small UK cinemas, and loves sharing her passion for great movies. She used to be a lawyer but has more fun, if less money, in the world of film - watching, planning and talking about films. She'll be sharing her thoughts on LGBTQ+ films for The Gayly Mirror.
Film recommendation: Sócrates
This moving film tells the story of a gay black teenager in Brazil, facing homelessness and discrimination for his sexuality after his mother’s sudden death.
Film recommendation: Matthias & Maxime
Xavier Dolan’s new film follows a group of 30-something friends, their bonds and their arguments, as confusion surfaces after an unexpected kiss.
Film recommendation: The Levelling
A haunting British drama about grief and familial bonds set on a farm in England’s Somerset Levels.
Film recommendation: Disobedience
Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams give superb performances in this powerful love story set in London’s Orthodox Jewish community.
Film recommendation: Perfect 10
Enjoy a fresh coming-of-age story from debut director Eva Riley featuring a brilliantly sharp performance from newcomer Frankie Box.
Film recommendation: The Old Guard
Charlize Theron leads a strong cast in this entertaining, refreshingly modern action fantasy.
Film recommendations: Blockers and Hearts Beat Loud
Two light-hearted summer films which cover coming-of-age and parental discoveries, as teens and parents learn to readjust as the younger generation become adults.
Film recommendation: Clemency
A brilliant performance from Alfre Woodard powers this taut, vital, moral drama about the toll on all involved of the death penalty.
Film recommendation: Man with a Movie Camera
Catch this thrillingly beautiful documentary of 1920s Russian life, which is an exciting work of art as much as it informs – free until Tuesday.