a slick blend of fact and fiction, the stylist political thriller was south korea's entry for the best international feature oscar at the 93rd academy awards. it may not have made the oscar shortlist but don't let that put you off. the man standing next is genuinely gripping fair fuelled by the same kind of 70s paranoia that underwrote american hits like the conversation and the parallax view, but given a distinctively chilly, edge by the director. it is available in virtual cinemas now and on digital download from july the 5th. from korea to poland with sweat, which boasts an outstanding central performance by magdalena wlodarski as fitness instructor and social media star sylvia.