Two new biopics of the master of suspense depict him as abusive towards his leading ladies. But, asks Alex von Tunzelmann, where does the truth lie?

A lost 1920s Alfred Hitchcock film that provides clues into the legendary director’s early working style has been discovered in New Zealand.

The British Film Institute has called on the public to adopt an Alfred Hitchcock movie in a bid to raise the money it needs to restore nine films.

NOT QUITE THE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Shaun de Waal reviews <i>Eagle Eye</i> from the director and star of <i>Disturbia</i>.