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  1. A woman with long blonde hair in her thirties sits at a table, staring into the eyes of an older bearded man who sits next to her, strumming a guitar. She holds her right leg up against her chest and smiles at him. In front of them are remnants of a finished meal and there is a bright yellow lamp behind them.

    The Ballad Of Wallis Island

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  2. A young Black woman in a red hoodie holds a small baby with a dummy in its mouth. A young white boy wearing a dark green hoodie stands next to them. They are both looking down at the baby. On the left of the image is a green fence.

    Young Mothers

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  3. The image shows a young man standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, with warm, soft lighting from what appears to be late afternoon or early evening sun. He's wearing a dark zip-up jacket over a light-colored shirt and dark pants, creating a nice contrast against the natural setting.

    Christy

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  4. Text in cream on a blue background: Film Stories Live with Simon Brew. To the right of the text is a cartoon man whose head is a film reel.

    Film Stories Live!

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  5. A woman in her late forties wearing a judge's gown and wig kneels down in a rock star pose, holding a microphone stand in her left hand.

    NT Live: Inter Alia

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  6. A group of toffs dressed in 1930s suits and dresses stand by a fence, watching a horse race. One man in a top hat is holding binoculars and one woman in a pink dress is holding an umbrella.

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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  7. A man in his forties wearing glasses and holding a walkie talkie looks just off screen, shouting to someone. He holds his right hand up in the air, gesturing to a group of swimmers in the ocean behind him.

    Jaws: 50th Anniversary

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  8. A smiling mixed race woman and a white woman stand next to each other, each of them looking down and holding each other's white tops. They are in a cluttered and colourful room full of lamps and knitwear.

    Oslo Stories Trilogy: Dreams

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  9. A man and woman in their thirties sit up in bed together, a quilted duvet draped over them. They are both smiling at each other. To the left is a large window looking out on a harbour.

    Oslo Stories Trilogy: Love

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  10. Two men in their forties sit on the top of a roof, next to a large chimney. They are both wearing black chimney sweep outfits and the one on the left is wearing a black cap.

    Oslo Stories Trilogy: Sex

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  11. A group of Indian woman in bright pink saris stand defiant, each of them raising one hand in the air.

    Pink Saris

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  12. Anime-style illustration of a young person with short black hair wearing what appears to be a VR headset or cybernetic device over their eyes. They have one hand raised to their head in a contemplative pose. The character is shown from the shoulders up against a backdrop of modern urban buildings with multiple floors and windows. The art style is characteristic of cyberpunk anime, with clean lines and muted colors dominated by grays and earth tones.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Ghost In The Shell

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  13. A scene from the animated film 'Paprika' showing a young woman with short reddish-brown hair falling or floating through a cloudy sky. She's wearing a bright red top and green skirt, with her arms outstretched as she moves through the air. The background features a dramatic sky filled with white and gray clouds against a deep blue backdrop. The character appears to be in mid-motion, captured in a dynamic pose that suggests either falling or flying. The art style is characteristic of director Satoshi Kon's distinctive animation, with vivid colours and dreamlike imagery typical of the film's surreal narrative.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Paprika

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  14. A scene from the animated film 'Perfect Blue' showing a young woman with short black hair and pale skin lying among a chaotic collage of colourful foliage. She appears to be resting or reclining, surrounded by a dense array of items in various shades of blue, pink, and other colours that create a surreal, dreamlike background. The objects appear to include toys, everyday items, and various merchandise, all rendered in a detailed, cluttered composition. The art style is characteristic of director Satoshi Kon's psychological thriller, with the overwhelming visual density of the background creating an unsettling, disorienting atmosphere that reflects the film's themes of identity and reality.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Perfect Blue

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  15. A scene from the animated film 'Penguin Highway' showing two children crouched down observing a penguin on what appears to be a rooftop or terrace. On the left is a young boy with dark hair wearing round glasses, a light-coloured shirt, and green shorts. Next to him is another child with dark hair in a blue jacket, holding what looks like a red notebook or book. They are both looking at a black and white penguin standing near a teal-coloured bowl. The setting features a metal railing in the background with a bright blue sky filled with white clouds and green hills visible in the distance. 

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Penguin Highway

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  16. An anime-style scene featuring a translucent, digitally-rendered figure with long blue-green hair in the centre, appearing as a holographic or virtual projection with pixelated, glitchy effects throughout their form. The central figure is surrounded by various other anime characters in a modern urban setting with tall buildings and a metal staircase visible. On the left, there's a character with very long white hair in dark clothing, and two smaller characters - one with light hair in casual clothes and another in a pink dress. On the right side are characters including one with dark hair in light-coloured clothing and a blonde character in what appears to be a school uniform. The scene has a blue-tinted, digital aesthetic with the central holographic figure clearly being the focal point of the composition.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: A Miku Who Can't Sing

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  17. A scene from the animated film 'Inu-Oh' showing a performer with long black hair wearing white robes, playing a traditional Japanese stringed instrument (likely a biwa) in the centre of the image. The musician appears to be in the middle of an energetic performance, with their hair flowing dramatically. They are surrounded by a large crowd of people in traditional Japanese clothing in muted colours - browns, greys, and earth tones. The crowd forms a circle around the performer, with many faces visible showing expressions of engagement and interest. The art style is characteristic of the film's distinctive animation, with simplified but expressive character designs set against a plain light background.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Inu-Oh

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  18. An anime-style illustration of a young person with short brown hair and amber/orange eyes, wearing what appears to be a blue kimono or yukata with red accents. They have a cheerful, smiling expression and are positioned in front of a bamboo fence with lush green foliage in the background. The art style is typical of Japanese animation, with bright, vibrant colors and the characteristic large expressive eyes common in anime character design.

    Colour Box: Okko’s Inn

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  19. A scene from the animated film 'A Letter to Momo' showing three characters in a cluttered room filled with bookshelves and stacked boxes. On the left is a large, muscular spirit with a yellow hat, blue shirt, and pink bag, gesturing with outstretched arms. In the centre is a young girl with black hair wearing a yellow shirt and pink shorts, also with her arms spread wide. On the right is a smaller spirit character with green rabbit-like ears wearing a yellow skirt. Two blue mugs sit on the wooden floor between them. The room appears to be an attic or storage space with books lining the walls and various items stored throughout.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: A Letter To Momo

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  20. Two young women stand under some leafy foliage, staring into each others' eyes with a half smile on their faces. They are each holding a berry that they've plucked off the trees.

    Little Trouble Girls

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  21. A man and woman in their late thirties sit on a sunny beach, the man staring out to sea as the woman looks at him. They both wear sunglasses.

    Islands

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  22. This image shows a person standing on a cobblestone courtyard, photographing or viewing a magnificent Gothic Revival building. The architecture features classic elements of this style: pointed arches, ornate stonework, decorative pinnacles with finials, and large mullioned windows with intricate tracery. The building appears to be constructed from light-colored limestone or similar stone, which has developed the characteristic weathering and patina of historic architecture. The person is positioned on what looks like a stone-paved courtyard or quad, with metal railings visible along a pathway or boundary. There are bicycles parked in the background, which along with the architectural style, suggests this is likely a British university campus - possibly Cambridge or Oxford, given the distinctive collegiate Gothic architecture. The overcast sky creates a moody atmosphere that's quite typical of English weather, and the wet-looking cobblestones suggest recent rain.

    Films From The UK’s Student Encampments

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  23. A close-up shot from the anime 'Demon Slayer' showing a demon character with distinctive blue and purple striped markings across their face and body. The character has spiky dark hair and glowing golden/yellow eyes with red markings around them. Their skin appears pale blue-tinted, and they're wearing dark clothing. The background is a deep blue with atmospheric lighting effects. The character has a menacing smile, emphasizing their supernatural, demonic nature. The art style is typical of the Demon Slayer anime series with bold colours and dramatic lighting.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle

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  24. Two young women of mixed race stare out of a car window as it drives down a road. They are both smiling widely and the girl on the right has bright orange fingernails that clutch the half rolled down window.

    Brides

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