Tendencies

So Much Trouble in the World. Julian Wood on one dominant aspect of the films in Sydney: Genocides, Borders and Refugees.
Writers and Wars. Zlatko Vidackovic on two themes that marked him this year in Cannes.
Who's to Blame ? Sonia Laszlo on documentaries dealing with contemporary America's issues and on the power of the consumer.
What is a Film of the South? Kamel Ben Ouanes reflects on the concept based on the films screened in Fribourg.
Filmmaking at the Kerb. If the Viennale Lost Its Old, Would The New Still Blossom? By Gabe Klinger.
Behind The Scenes. Jorge Morales on documentaries on the history of cinema screened in Mar del Plata.
To Our Eyes Only. In Guadalajara, José Carlos Avellar saw quite some films that dealt with eye and vision.

World cinema

Argentinean Movies Keep on Striking. Ronald Melzer analyses the social and historical sources of the Argentinean cinema vitality.
Airplanes and Bowling Pins. Scott Foundas on new Argentinean films screened in Buenos Aires.
Danish Cinema in Full Blossom. Christian Monggaard on the recent success of Danish films at home and at festivals.
A History Of Cold Shoulders. Pieter van Lierop notices that Rotterdam never supported Dutch cinema.
On the Waiting List. Julia Khomiakova on the state of affairs of recent Turkish cinema.
Manipulation or Idealization of Oscar Pretentions. Are films sent to Oscar nominations really the best of each country, asks Branka Sömen.

Experiences

Hop on the Rotterdam-Berlin Express. Dana Linssen reports on the coproduction market hosted by the two events.
It's Worth It! Pamela Biénzobas on the Berlinale Talent Press Campus.
Letter To Simon Field. Hans Beerekamp's open letter to the retiring director of the Rotterdam festival.
Fiesta Mexicana. Klaus Eder on Mexican films, new publications... and the Guadalajara parties!
"Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". Esin Kücüktepepinar on the Master Class given by Chris Doyle in Istanbul.
Annecy Under the Sun. N.T. Binh on the world capital of animation cinema.
The Last Pintxo. Horacio Bernades comments on Innocence by Lucille Hadzihalilovic while he finishes his last meal in San Sebastian.
Back to the Future. This is not a story about films, and partly only on the Chicago festival. It is a story of friendship, experiences and nostalgia.

Retrospectives

The Cinema of Central Asia. Fritz de Jong writes "they are not a cinema of the centre, but rather a cinema of the periphery."
Shimizu Hiroshi. Chris Fujiwara was very excited to discover the work of the Japanese director at the Hong Kong festival.
Fellini Forever! Phillip Bergson on a Fellini programme in Haifa.
"God Is No Longer An Englishman". Laszlo Kriston on the Stephen Frears Retrospective in Geneva.