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From 22 October to 13 December, the ICA in London presents a major retrospective of Shōhei Imamura, one of post-war Japan’s most distinctive filmmakers. More than 25 years after the UK’s last major Imamura retrospective, the programme brings together new restorations, rarely seen works, contextual screenings and guest introductions, alongside a new monograph on his work.
Eye Filmmuseum celebrates the legacy of Feministisch Filmkollektief Cinemien (1974–1989), a pioneering film collective that sought to amplify the voices of female filmmakers in the Netherlands. Running from 6 to 25 March, the programme links the collective’s work to urgent contemporary themes, fostering intergenerational discussions on equality.
On 19 February, Quatre nuits d’un rêveur (1971) by Robert Bresson will be re-released in French theatres in a 4K restoration by Carlotta Films.
Frans van de Staak Retrospective at Punto de Vista Film Festival
For its 2025 edition, running from 24 February to 1 March, the Spanish film festival Punto de Vista will present a retrospective dedicated to the cinema of Dutch filmmaker Frans van de Staak.
The Theatre of the Matters Hosts Retrospective in New York and Chicago
During the weekend of February 21–23, the itinerant film screening troupe The Theatre of the Matters will host Peasants of the Cinema: António Reis & Margarida Cordeiro, a programme dedicated to the cinema of António Reis and Margarida Cordeiro.
To mark IFFR 2025 and the release of the third and final instalment of Wang Bing’s Youth films, IDFA’s Het Documentaire Paviljoen and IFFR will present Wang Bing’s complete Youth trilogy on Sunday, 9 February.
BFI Southbank Hosts Complete Retrospective of Akerman’s Work
After the successful retrospective at CINEMATEK in Brussels, Chantal Akerman’s oeuvre moves to London for a complete retrospective in February and March at BFI Southbank.
Courtisane and Sabzian proudly present a new publication dedicated to the cinema of Portuguese filmmakers António Reis and Margarida Cordeiro.
American filmmaker, musician and artist David Lynch (1946-2025) passed away on Wednesday 15 January.
Le Cercle du Laveu, un espace communautaire centenaire situé dans le quartier du Laveu à Liège, se trouve à un tournant critique alors que son bâtiment est mis en vente.
The Belgian documentary filmmaker, editor and lecturer Bram Van Paesschen unexpectedly passed away on Friday 10 January in Brussels, at the age of 45.
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