Screen International Critics' Choice

True cinematography through the eyes of critics. Iconic works selected by the prestigious Screen International.

Couture

Couture

A captivating observational picture about creative women finding solace in one another.

Local title
Kõrgmoe fassaad
Director
Alice Winocour
Country
France
Dead Man's Wire

Dead Man's Wire

Gus Van Sant turns a fascinating true crime story into an entertaining period drama.

Local title
Dead Man's Wire
Director
Gus Van Sant
Country
USA
Divine Comedy

Divine Comedy

Cineliterate, meta-textual and wryly sarcastic, the latest film by Ali Asgari is a free-wheeling, sharp-witted satire.

Local title
Jumalik komöödia
Director
Ali Asgari
Country
Italy, France, Germany, Türkiye
Hamnet

Hamnet

Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestseller features mesmerising performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Local title
Hamnet
Director
Chloé Zhao
Country
United Kingdom
I Swear

I Swear

Sensitive handling and an exceptional central performance do heartwarming justice to a remarkable life.

Local title
Ma vannun
Director
Kirk Jones
Country
United Kingdom
No Other Choice

No Other Choice

A wildly enjoyable picture that balances psychological tension against giddily hilarious comic set pieces.

Local title
Ainus valik
Director
Park Chan-wook
Country
Republic of Korea
Rental Family

Rental Family

An unconventional and endearing crowd-pleaser.

Local title
Rendipere
Director
Hikari
Country
Japan
Sorry, Baby

Sorry, Baby

A fragile comedy-drama that examines how a private trauma haunts a young woman long after it occurred.

Local title
Sorry, Baby
Director
Eva Victor
Country
Spain, France
Sound of Falling

Sound of Falling

A work of thrilling ambition realised by an assured directorial vision.

Local title
Vaadates päikesesse
Director
Mascha Schilinski
Country
Germany
The Blue Trail

The Blue Trail

An elderly woman embarks on a transformative journey down the Amazon River to reclaim her freedom.

Local title
Sinisest sinisem
Director
Gabriel Mascaro
Country
Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Chile
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele

The Disappearance of Josef Mengele

A stylishly executed espionage thriller, this is the most commercially appealing film yet from the auteur filmmaker.

Local title
Josef Mengele kadumine
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Country
Germany, France, Mexico
The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

A sweat-saturated riot of a movie.

Local title
Salaagent
Director
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Country
Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands