In this coming of (old) age film, octogenarian Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant) is a former chef who is transitioning to life in an assisted living facility. Contending with a decline in her cognitive abilities, Ruth finds herself struggling to acclimatise to her new surroundings, often living in a state of delusion where she believes she is working in the care home rather than residing in it. Aided by her son and team of caregivers, Ruth soon finds a way to adapt to her unfamiliar constraints as well as the unexpected possibilities they can bring with grace, wit and the enduring threads of her identity.

Familiar Touch is a delicate and deeply empathetic drama from first-time writer-director Sarah Friedland, who crafts a reserved and quiet story that observes the late stages of life with profound grace, instead of histrionics. A sincere and moving look at the importance of human connection in the face of losing oneself.

Yale professor Alma Olsson (Julia Roberts) finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels a sexual misconduct accusation against Alma’s close friend and colleague, Hank Gibson (Andrew Garfield). As the truth begins to bubble to the surface, a dark secret from Alma’s own past threatens to come to light, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about her own history and the complexities of power dynamics.

After The Hunt is a gripping, timely and provocative psychological thriller, which is nothing less than what you’d expect from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers). For this intense exploration of culpability and legacy, he’s assembled an all-star cast, including Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny, and the result is cinematic fireworks.