Holy Cow
18-year-old Totone spends his time drinking beer and partying with his friends until reality catches up with him. Totone must take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region in an attempt to win 30,000 euros. This French crowd-pleaser picked up the Un Certain Regard Youth Award at Cannes and 2 César Awards - Best First Film and Best Female Revelation. In cinemas now. Read more
Good One
In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, teenager Sam embarks on a backpacking trip with her dad, Chris and his oldest friend, Matt. As the two men settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch. In cinemas from 16 May. Read more
War Paint – Women At War
Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists, on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it's life or death, what do women see that men don't? Traditionally a male domain, war art by women has been largely unrecognised. Until now... From the director of Eric Ravilious – Drawn To War, this film tells vital truths in turbulent times. In cinemas now. Read more