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We believe in content that addresses pressing social issues of our times

Modern Films is a film production, distribution and event cinema company. We launched in 2017 with the release of Manifesto, starring Cate Blanchett in 13 different roles, in partnership with Tate Modern. On the production side, our Executive Produced I Am Not a Witch won a 2018 BAFTA for Outstanding Debut and has been selected as the UK entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.

2019 looks forward to another year of strong films on release, including award-winning documentary The Raft (directed by Marcus Lindeen) about a trans-Atlantic crossing/group social experiment in the 1970s, Sweden’s entry for the Oscars Border (directed by Ali Abbasi) in partnership with the digital platform MUBI, Cannes Competitor, award-winner for Best Screenplay and crowd-pleaser Happy as Lazzaro (directed by Alice Rohrwacher), and more to be announced soon.

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Happy as Lazzaro named TOP 5 Foreign Films by The National Board of Review
Happy as Lazzaro named TOP 5 Foreign Films by The National Board of Review
UTØYA - JULY 22, 3 DAYS IN QUIBERON and BORDER receive top honours in first round of EFA Awards
UTØYA - JULY 22, 3 DAYS IN QUIBERON and BORDER receive top honours in first round of EFA Awards
MY BRILLIANT FRIEND review – a beautiful adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s tale
MY BRILLIANT FRIEND review – a beautiful adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s tale
HAPPY AS LAZZARO - nominated for Best International Film at Film Independent Spirit Awards
HAPPY AS LAZZARO - nominated for Best International Film at Film Independent Spirit Awards
'Border' leads 2018 European Film Award nominations
'Border' leads 2018 European Film Award nominations
Elena Ferrante's 'My Brilliant Friend' to get sneak theatrical peek in UK
Elena Ferrante's 'My Brilliant Friend' to get sneak theatrical peek in UK
3 Days in Quiberon opens in cinemas 16 Nov
3 Days in Quiberon opens in cinemas 16 Nov
'3 Days in Quiberon' wins 7 Lolas at German Film Awards
'3 Days in Quiberon' wins 7 Lolas at German Film Awards
'John McEnroe' feature documentary scores UK deal for Film Constellation (exclusive)
'John McEnroe' feature documentary scores UK deal for Film Constellation (exclusive)
Utøya - July 22 comes to UK cinemas 26 October
Utøya - July 22 comes to UK cinemas 26 October
The BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) has announced Utøya - July 22 as one of their next films to receive FAN support
The BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) has announced Utøya - July 22 as one of their next films to receive FAN support
Utøya – 22 July: Exclusive Trailer Gut-wrenching dramatisation of 2011 Norway attacks
Utøya – 22 July: Exclusive Trailer Gut-wrenching dramatisation of 2011 Norway attacks
Why You Need To See Crystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen
Why You Need To See Crystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen
Crystal Moselle’s New York-set tale of female friendship is one of the most exhilarating films of the year
Crystal Moselle’s New York-set tale of female friendship is one of the most exhilarating films of the year
Skate Kitchen: a portrait of modern womanhood
Skate Kitchen: a portrait of modern womanhood
Utøya survivor: Anders Breivik massacre films 'don't tell full story'
Utøya survivor: Anders Breivik massacre films 'don't tell full story'
THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR comes to DVD and digital
THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR comes to DVD and digital
Skate Kitchen to screen at Glasgow Youth Film Festival
Skate Kitchen to screen at Glasgow Youth Film Festival
Interview with Rachelle Vinberg: why we need more women on boards
Interview with Rachelle Vinberg: why we need more women on boards
Border scoops further accolades in Haugesund
Border scoops further accolades in Haugesund
Happy as Lazzaro in 2018 London Film Festival Official Competition
Happy as Lazzaro in 2018 London Film Festival Official Competition
Oscars: Sweden Selects Ali Abbasi’s Border as Foreign Language Entry
Oscars: Sweden Selects Ali Abbasi’s Border as Foreign Language Entry
I Am Not A Witch picked as UK's foreign-language Oscar entry
I Am Not A Witch picked as UK's foreign-language Oscar entry
Crystal Moselle: Why It’s So Important To Take Young Women Seriously
Crystal Moselle: Why It’s So Important To Take Young Women Seriously
Crystal Moselle story of an introverted 18-year-old skateboarder captures the experience of women in male-dominated spaces
Crystal Moselle story of an introverted 18-year-old skateboarder captures the experience of women in male-dominated spaces
Sundance London 2018 line-up: First look at festival programme
Sundance London 2018 line-up: First look at festival programme
Sundance premiere 'Skate Kitchen' scores UK deal
Sundance premiere 'Skate Kitchen' scores UK deal
Utoya massacre film 'U – July 22' scores UK, France, Japan deals
Utoya massacre film 'U – July 22' scores UK, France, Japan deals
Rungano Nyoni 'outstanding debut' Bafta for I Am Not A Witch
Rungano Nyoni 'outstanding debut' Bafta for I Am Not A Witch