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British director Sam Mendes takes a stroll down memory lane, conjuring up the magic of cinema and the healing power of friendship in “Empire of Light”, starring actress Olivia Coleman. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the film deserved more attention at the awards ceremonies. We also discuss Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut in the third instalment of the “Creed” movies.
Elsewhere, while the French César awards crowned “La Nuit du 12”, inspired by a true, unsolved femicide case, the Berlinale’s top prize went to French documentary “On the Adamant”, from filmmaker Nicolas Philibert.
Finally, we take a look at Isabelle Huppert’s captivating performance as a union rep in the dark thriller “The Sitting Duck”.
