Film show: 'Dirty, Difficult, Dangerous', a tale of star-crossed lovers in Beirut
Next, film critic Emma Jones tells us about the lengthy and existential high jinks of Ari Aster's "Beau is Afraid".
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Meanwhile, the Colombian journalist Rafael Moreno was killed last October while reporting on corruption in the country. Since his death, a group of journalists have taken up his cause, launching "Project Rafael" as part of a nonprofit group called Forbidden Stories which is dedicated to carrying on the work of journalists who have been killed or threatened. FRANCE 24 is part of this effort. Our Bogota correspondents report on Moreno's work and legacy.
'The Last Queen': Algeria's revolutionary first costume drama
Ben Croll tells us why documentaries are having a moment in the spotlight after sweeping a series of recent festivals, including this year's Berlinale winner, "On the Adamant", about a floating mental health care facility.
Film show: 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Amongst Thieves', the new fantasy blockbuster
They also discuss a Irish film entitled "The Quiet Girl", which was nominated for Best International Feature at this year's Oscars, as well as "Suzume", an animated Japanese film by Makoto Shinkai about a teenage heroine who must save her country from a devastating earthquake.
Victims learn to forgive in French film 'All Your Faces'
We also look at the second installment of DC superhero saga "Shazam!", somewhat redeemed by the presence of powerhouse Helen Mirren as part of a trio of villainous goddesses. And a celebration of the work of British director Joanna Hogg after the release of her latest film, "The Eternal Daughter".
'Empire of Light': Sam Mendes takes us on nostalgic trip to the cinema
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.
Berlin's landmark movie event flies the flag for Ukraine
Meanwhile, US director Steven Spielberg is honoured with a Golden Bear for lifetime achievement as his film "The Fabelmans" debuts around Europe, and we hear more about the French and German releases that have got the critics talking.
Film show: Louis Garrel's 'Innocent' family romance
Plus, Cristian Mungiu's latest release "RMN" takes a powerful social snapshot of contemporary Romania, and we check out Jerzy Skolimowski's unique and touching homage to a donkey in the form of "EO".