The best films of 2016

With the Oscars around the corner, we take a retrospective look at last year's finest film efforts

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The movie awards season, set to peak with the Oscars on Sunday, has highlighted a remarkable array of films from the past year, from ethereal sci-fi to gritty American drama.

Here's a look at the silver screen highlights of 2016:

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