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The Settlers
Chilean director Felipe Gálvez Haberle offers up an ambitious debut feature that explores a period of Chile’s violent colonial history.

Pin Cushion
This disquieting family drama is led by two career-making performances by British actors Lily Newmark and Joanna Scanlan.

A Life on the Farm
Discover a Somerset farmer’s inspiring and wonderfully absurd legacy through found footage he shot himself.

Neither Confirm Nor Deny
This captivating documentary recounts a colossal CIA programme that used Howard Hughes as a cover during the cold war.

The Strays
Ashley Madekwe is captivating in this absorbing examination of race, class and privilege in the vein of Get Out.

Medusa Deluxe
Thomas Hardiman’s promising debut is a uniquely stylish, extravagant and comical whodunit set in the world of competitive hairdressing.

Lola
This captivating debut feature from writer-directed Andrew Legge expertly blends time travel and found footage in this smart ‘what-if’ drama.

The Lesson
Richard E. Grant and Daryl McCormack give outstanding performances in this taut and mysterious noir thriller.

Earth Mama
Rap artist Tia Nomore gives a powerful and authentic performance in this intimate, A24-backed exploration of single motherhood.

Mr. Malcolm's List
Fans of Bridgerton will be enthralled by this amusing, engaging and self-aware alternative historical romcom.

Emma
Director Autumn de Wilde’s debut feature is a refreshing and good-natured take on the famous Jane Austen novel.

Four Lions
Riz Ahmed stars in Chris Morris’s incredibly smart black comedy about a group of hopelessly inept aspiring suicide bombers.

Entergalactic
This imaginative animation featuring Timothée Chalamet and Jaden Smith offers a stunning blend of comic book and graffiti aesthetic.

Lilting
Writer-director Hong Khaou’s astounding debut feature is a beautiful meditation on grief, loss, language and love.

Boxing Day
Actor-turned-director Aml Ameen’s debut feature is a refreshing Black British take on the classic Richard Curtis format.

Yardie
Based on the 1992 novel by Victor Headley, Idris Elba’s accomplished directorial debut bursts with energy and ambition.

Rye Lane
Raine Allen-Miller's acclaimed debut feature will enchant and endear in this lively and poignant South London-based romcom.

Polite Society
We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor brings action and familial affection to her distinctive debut feature.