Even the Rain – review

This smart fable stars Gael García Bernal as a heartthrob Herzog whose film crew starts to perpetuate the exploitation they hope to denounce, writes Mike McCahill

Beloved – review

Catherine Deneuve is as wonderful in Christophe Honoré's homage to Jacques Demy's musicals as she was in the originals, writes Philip French

Café de Flore – review

Jean-Marc Vallée's experimental film alternates between two tales, one fascinating, one drivel, writes Philip French

Mitsuko Delivers – review

A whimiscal comedy from Japan in which our pregnant, broke but feisty heroine follows a wafting cloud to whatever awaits her, writes Andrew Pulver

Le quai des brumes – review

Jean Gabin was at the height of his powers in Marcel Carné's 1938 masterpiece, writes Philip French

Juan of the Dead – review

This horror spoof is notable mainly for its sideswipes at the regime in Cuba, writes Philip French

Monsieur Lazhar – review

Philippe Falardeau's drama set in a Quebec school is subtle and uplifting, writes Philip French

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai 3D – review

Takashi Miike's action drama is thrilling and thoughtful in equal measure, writes Philip French

Angel & Tony – review

The story of a mismatched couple in a French port is beautifully executed but fails to convince, writes Philip French

Le Quai des Brumes – review

Jean Gabin stars in this French classic about an army deserter who falls for a gangster's moll, writes Peter Bradshaw

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai – review

Takashi Miike's 17th-century samurai revenger's tragedy is superbly acted, writes Peter Bradshaw

Monsieur Lazhar – review

Mohamed Fellag is glorious as an Algerian refugee turned primary-school teacher, writes Xan Brooks

Goodbye First Love – review

Mia Hansen-Løve's second film is a clever, persuasive examination of the meaning of first love – and it has a clear streak of autobiography, writes Peter Bradshaw