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Already seen Conclave? Then watch these papal election films
From female popes to rock’n’roll pontiffs, here are five films beyond Conclave that explore the process of choosing a new Holy Father.
- by Nell Geraets
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Trump announces 100 per cent tariff for movies produced outside US
The US president has opened a new front in his trade wars, which could have strong repercussions for Australia.
- by Karl Quinn
David Attenborough has a new film for his 99th birthday – and it’s surprisingly optimistic
The legendary documentary maker is sharing the importance of the ocean to the planet’s future.
- by Garry Maddox
★★★
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Thunderbolts* puts Marvel back on track – thanks to Florence Pugh
The actor finds a remarkable amount of nuance in her character, a Soviet super-soldier turned CIA assassin.
- by Jake Wilson
Watching Warfare makes you feel like you’re in combat. It’s thanks to this underrated element
The hyper-realistic war film joins a long list of titles famous for their innovative use of sound, including Star Wars and Gravity.
- by Nell Geraets
Sex kitten Emmanuelle returns as a sad product of modern sexuality
In a feminist retelling of the steamy 1970s hit, online porn has left people lost and lonely. Its star reveals why the story hit home.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Martin Scorsese to produce documentary made with Pope Francis
The award-winning filmmaker met Pope Francis over the years, and their conversations informed some famous films.
- by Jake Coyle
★★★★
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This light-hearted, rhythmic tear-jerker from New Zealand is a gem
Tina tells the story of a Polynesian teacher in an elite private school who challenges the status quo when she establishes a school choir
- by Sandra Hall
★★★½
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Confused by this movie? That’s the idea
It’s hard to tell whether An Unfinished Film is fiction or a documentary.
- by Jake Wilson
A tiny budget and a whole lot of interruptions? If anything, they made this documentary better
Dale Frank was once considered one of art’s “bad boys”. A new documentary offers an intimate look behind the scenes.
- by Sandra Hall
Hitler’s favourite filmmaker always denied she was a Nazi. Now we know the truth
The director of a new documentary on Leni Riefenstahl trawled through 700 boxes of material from her estate to find answers.
- by Garry Maddox
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