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Interview with Josalynn Smith on her thrilling debut, Ride or Die @ Manchester Film Festival 2026
Josalynn Smith talks her debut feature Ride or Die, documentaries, the road trip subgenre and queer romance.
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Love, regret and humanity: The Last Blossom explores the lot at Manchester Animation Festival 2025
The Last Blossom is an intensely human film which reflects on the meaningful moments of a man's life.
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Little Amélie or the Character of Rain review: a beautiful animation with strong heart at Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is a highly sentimental animated triumph with plenty of feeling.
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I Am Frankelda review: what it misses in writing, it gains in aesthetics at Manchester Animation Festival 2025
I Am Frankelda offers a bold concept but does not manage to achieve enough substance.
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Pure storytelling perfection takes the form of Arco at Manchester Animation Festival 2025
A favourite for an Oscar, Arco – a unique, heart-wrenching, powerful story – is completely justified in its critical acclaim.
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Steve Henderson talks animation from around the world and the future of the Manchester Animation Festival
I talk with Steve Henderson ahead of the 11th run of the Manchester Animation Festival.
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Happyend: the feel-good dystopian film of the year
A heartfelt Japanese goodbye to youth and praise of rebellious energy and friendship
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Jack Rooke’s Channel 4 creation Big Boys is the best thing to watch in freshers' week
From first years to those returning to uni, Big Boys has a lot to give to help students in their first weeks away from home