he cinema release schedule in March is, in a word, random. Not only is there , which was fast-tracked following the success of number five just 13 months ago, but there’s , a post-apocalyptic alien thriller fronted by , who’d be the first to admit he’s an unexpected choice for lead. Elsewhere, there’s a sports comedy following four Tom Brady-obsessed NFL fans, played by screen titans , Jane Fonda, , and , a adaptation starring , and a sequel to (checks notes) DC film – as we said: random. Ti West’s sequel, , will also finally be released in the UK, an inexplicable six months after it came out in America. And then you have the below five films, which you should set time aside to go and see in the cinema. Release date: 3 March The sight of journalists crying into their tissues was a common one at Cannes Film Festival in May 2022. This was in large part due to , which, following , is yet another acclaimed tearjerker that was snapped up by Mubi. Directed by Lukas Dhont, the Belgian coming-of-age tale follows two teenage boys whose friendship is tested when those around them notice that their bond is particularly intimate. The result is a moving insight into young love anchored by two remarkable performances from child stars Eden Dambrine and Gustav de Waele. Release date: 17 March is a simplistic character study exploring a woman’s desire to have a child, heightened by the bond she forms with her boyfriend’s daughter. The French film, written and directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, features a tender performance from Virginie Efira ( ), whose likeable Rachel continually hides her frustrations behind a smile. There are no showdowns, no screaming matches, no overreactions; this is a slice-of-life drama unafraid to show life as it usually is – and is a better film for it. Release date: 17 March To call a vibrant south London version of or is to do director Raine Allen Miller’s debut film a sort-of injustice. Yes, it thrusts two strangers together at impressionable times in their lives and follows them over the course of a day. But the colourful depiction of the film’s locations (an art gallery in Peckham, an underground karaoke bar in Brixton) makes this feel like its own beast. Throw into the mix the charming performances from Vivian Oparah ( ), ’s David Jonsson – not to mention one huge cameo – and you have an enjoyable rom-com that Richard Linklater and Julie Delpy would approve of. Release date: 24 March If Denis Menochet is in a film, you’d better stand to attention. While mostly being known by international audiences for his appearance in the tense opening scene of , he’s delivered a relentless amount of standout roles throughout his career (see: , François Ozon’s takedown of the Catholic Church, and Xavier Legrand's divorce drama ). With , he’s added another to the list. The film follows escalating tensions between a French couple and their Spanish neighbours in the Galician countryside – and that’s all you should know going in. An early contender for the the best film of 2023 so far. Release date: 24 March Since 2012, Brandon Cronenberg, son of filmmaker David, has made films that, put simply, are not for everyone. was an effective debut, and , his 2020 follow-up, was even better. While doesn’t quite match the highs of , it certainly demands as much attention thanks to its lurid, whiplash-inducing shocks. Cronenberg enjoys provoking and, should you enjoy being provoked, this is the film for you. The film follows a couple (Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman) who, while holidaying at an isolated island resort, get caught up in a world of hedonism. .