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Across a career spanning more than four decades, costume designer Jenny Beavan has helped define the look of films such as The Remains of the Day, The King's Speech, Sense and Sensibility, Sherlock Holmes and Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. Beavan’s work has earned 12 Academy Award nominations, and three Oscar wins for A Room with a View, Mad Max: Fury Road and Cruella, cementing her place as one of the most celebrated costume designers working today.

On Sentimental Value, cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, DFF reunites with director Joachim Trier. He talks shooting on 35mm ARRICAM with Cooke lenses, intimate handheld work and practical light.

Cinematographer Fabian Gamper reflects on shaping the dreamlike visual language of Sound of Falling, discussing memory, time, and the camera and lighting choices that bring Mascha Schilinski’s film to life.

It’s that time again when we take a look back at some of the outstanding features released throughout the year (mostly going by UK release date). Featuring our regular special guests Vera Graziadei, Ruairí O'Brien and Alex Harper. 2026 is looking promising with new releases from an array of filmmakers including Emerald Fennell, Christopher Nolan, Stephen Spielberg, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Greta Gerwig, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Denis Villeneuve. Despite this, the takeover o