The year 2024 was replete with exceptional films that restored faith in the role of cinema in analysing and helping audiences process the chaos and destruction unfolding around them

Coralie Fargeat's stark commentary on Hollywood and wider society won in Cannes. It is a unique film blending grace, intelligence and horror, starring Demi Moore in one of her finest roles.

Scripted by journalist Gabriel Sherman and directed by Ali Abbasi, 'The Apprentice' doesn't claim to be a definitive portrayal of the president-elect, but it does help explain why he is how he is

The critics were unimpressed by this sequel, some labelling it a flop. Ignore them. There is a depth to this version, which is true to the original story. Brilliant performances help it on its way

In the modern world, love is no longer looked at with rose-coloured glasses. Mirroring this real-world shift, 'Lover' and 'It Ends With Us' opt for darker, more nuanced storylines.

Throughout history, October has earned a reputation for doom and gloom, but several literary, cinematic and poetic gems were born out of some of history's most turbulent events

From Gene Kelly to Harrison Ford, here are nine movies you can stream set in the City of Lights

The Saudi film now screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the anxiety-ridden story of Fahad, a delivery driver struggling to make ends meet. Al Majalla reviews the film.