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Wednesday 19 June 1996 23:02 BST

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Noir et Blanc

The sado-masochistic relationship between an ineffectual white accountant and his barrel-shaped black masseur is gently traced in dusty monochrome, with surprising wit and sensitivitity.

Mon 8.30pm, NFT, London SE1 (0171-928 3232)

Beautiful Thing

In Jonathan Harvey's London, boy meets boy, boy sleeps with boy and gets to slow-dance with him in the middle of a Thamesmead housing estate. As you'll have gathered, this is not the real world, but it's a fun place to spend 90 minutes.

On general release

The Cure

Restrained drama which, for the most part, gives crass sentimentality a wide berth. Stunning performances from the intuitive young actors Brad Renfro and Joseph Mazzello as pals who believe they can find a cure for Aids.

On general release

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