Blue Heron

Canadian filmmaker Sophy Romvari’s first feature is being hailed as one of the best debuts of the year, if not the last few, but it’s hardly a kick-in-the-door moment. Quiet and searching, it’s a semi-autobiographical exploration of memory and regret, centred on a Hungarian immigrant family on Vancouver Island struggling to manage their eldest son’s emerging personality disorder. Arthouse patrons are advised to pay attention, as Romvari is a name you’ll be hearing frequently for years to come.

In cinemas Jun 26