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THE DIG
A plethora of British acting talent, including Lily James, Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan help bring one of Britain’s most famous excavations to life. Based on John Preston’s popular novel, it’s back to 1939, when the UK was preparing for war and the Anglo-saxon burial ship at Sutton Hoo (known as ‘Britain’s Tutankhamun’) was discovered. Netflix
THE WHITE TIGER
The adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel is making its long-awaited screen debut and it’s sure to both entertain and enlighten. It tackles India’s class struggles and sees talented newcomer Adarsh Gourav step into the shoes of Balram Halwai, a rickshaw driver’s son who ascends from servant to self-made entrepreneur. Powerful and empowering. Netflix
PIECES OF A WOMAN
In her first lead film role, Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) gives a stunning and heartbreaking performance as a bereaved young mother whose plans for natural childbirth end in tragedy. An emotional rollercoaster follows as she tries to come to terms with her loss while managing fractured relationships with her partner (Shia Labeouf) and her overbearing mother (Ellen Burstyn). Netflix