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'He wanted to honour God with his voice'
The new film Pavarotti embraces the tenor's highs and lows - and the distinct sense of stewardship of his voice
'Thought provoking and engaging film'
Tolkien uncovers how a lonely orphan captured the world’s imagination with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
A Haunting in Venice   
The latest of the Kennneth Branagh-Poirot films deals with the supernatural - and Poirot's loss of faith. Would Agatha Christie have objected to this? By Jonathan Vaughan-Davies
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power 
The challenging follow-up to Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth provides a balance of near-despair and hope
Arrival: changing our problem with pain? 
A film in which a linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications
Ben Hur: 'A powerful parable, much needed today'
The classic story of Ben Hur is set to reach a new generation, with themes of revenge and forgiveness at its heart
Broken: 'Suffused with hope'
Jimmy McGovern's series about a Catholic priest is one of the most profoundly moving dramas in a very long time
Cyrano: A story of love or lust?
A film that asks questions about the nature of love. Review by Mat Gale
Eden: Paradise Lost
We saw a society without God disintegrate in Channel 4's reality show Eden. What are the lessons for the church?
Edie: a gradual reawakening to hope
A film about redeeming wasted years, with an extraordinary performance from Sheila Hancock
Father Stu: The R-Rated Christian Film 
The story of a damaged man training for the priesthood portrays faith in a realistic and authentic way
Film review: After The Flood
Well-produced and easily understood documentary on the role of UK churches in the slave trade. By Chris Goswami
Free State of Jones: Equality, Justice and Governance
A review of Free State of Jones, the true story of an insurrection within an insurrection
I, Daniel Blake: from Ken Loach
The harrowing reality of UK poverty is highlighted in Ken Loach's new film - every church should see it
La La Land: values and choices
A musical extravaganza that will cause us to think about what we value and worship as we make choices
Mary Magdalene: The kingdom, through Mary's eyes
A portrait of Mary Magdalene, one of the most misunderstood spiritual figures in history, hits UK cinemas this March
Miracles from Heaven: Where is God when life goes wrong?
The question at the heart of new film Miracles from Heaven
Paddington 2: #MeToo
Many films utilise a redemptive story-arc for key characters, but Paddington 2 applies this to everyone
Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago
A new BBC series features well-known faces taking on the Camino de Santiago. How will it impact their beliefs?
Silence: from Martin Scorsese
Silence chooses to press into the most difficult areas of faith - if you are feeling robust, go and see this magnificent film
Summer in the Forest: 'Lose yourself to find your heart'
A documentary about the L'Arche community carries a message which is badly needed in our troubled times
The Eyes of Tammy Faye 
New film is a sympathetic portrait of a Christian woman who spectacularly fell from grace
The Finest Hours: and mission
'A film that will appeal to a broad audience, without being offensive to any; and will stimulate discussion'
The Greatest Showman: Attitudes to difference 
A powerful film which is ostensibly about the value of everyone - but shows society is some way from recognising that
The Promise 
A film portraying the Armenian genocide is both an important history lesson and raises questions for today
The Shack: 'A rare chance to see pain explored'
What would you say if you had the chance to meet God face to face? A question at the heart of The Shack
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