Film
Can art defend democracy? Raoul Peck discusses his urgent new film, ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’
Raoul Peck explores the radical power of art, arguing that films, stories and images can cut through manipulation, re-engage citizens and play a decisive role in the defence of under-threat democracy.
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The Cinephile’s 2026 checklist: A Berlin icon, a Brazilian hit and the Criterion closet
From a snazzy cinema in Berlin to a company keeping physical media alive, here are three exceptional cinematic experiences from the Monocle team.
Not ready for the Games to end? Here are the films to keep your Olympic flame burning
With the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Games fast approaching, we compiled a list of classic films to keep the Olympic torch flickering in your heart a bit longer.
Why the Academy Awards should get rid of its foreign-language category
Film’s gilded night is drawing ever closer and today The Academy will shortlist the titles up for winning an Oscar come March. Brazilians, who have already been in party mode celebrating the double Golden…
Bringing Nagasaki’s ghosts to life: Kei Ishikawa on adapting Kazuo Ishiguro’s debut novel
Director Kei Ishikawa teams up with Kazuo Ishiguro to adapt ‘A Pale View of Hills’, exploring memory, trauma and post-war identity in a moving retelling of Japan’s fading past.
Meet the daredevil stunt performers helping Europe’s film-making industry reach new extremes
As Spain bolsters its reputation as Europe’s top film-making hub, an academy near Barcelona is training the next generation of stunt talent in delivering on-screen action.
Hollywood is undergoing an economic revolution. Is cinema’s future on course for a plot twist?
Is Hollywood’s age of infantilisation coming to an end? Economic shifts suggest there’s cause for optimism. Cue drama.
The film festival toasting Japan’s cinematic renaissance in the Big Apple
As Japan Cuts returns for its 18th edition, director of film Peter Tatara speaks to Monocle about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s enduring legacy and why ‘shochu’ is the toast of Manhattan this summer.
Three film festivals transforming cities into open-air cinemas this summer
Under the open skies of Montreal, Bologna and Prizren, these outdoor screening events are celebrating cinema’s brightest stars – past and present.
LA’s Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair goes international
In an era dominated by adventure flicks and superhero franchises, American Cinematheque’s screening festival dedicated to showcasing dark films is expanding its reach beyond the US.
Do concert films still matter in the age of scrolling? ‘Cornucopia’ makes a dazzling case for them
In an era of viral snippets and shaky fan footage, the concert film might seem like a relic. But Björk’s new picture is a sparkly reminder of how potent long-form performance can be.
