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Tuesday, 29 July 2025
MOVIE EPIC! Arguably one of the greatest films ever made, fifty years ago director Stanley Kubrick released his ground-breaking sci-fi epic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, this seminal classic is being re-released fully restored so a new generation of cinema goers can discover a screen experience unlike any other. On a mysterious mission in outer space, astronaut Dr Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) finds himself in a battle of man against machine with the ship’s sinister computer HAL… and that’s just the beginning this this ultimate cinematic journey through time and space. Please note, this film is presented without an intermission.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
MOVIE EPIC! James Cameron’s classic 1989 sci-fi epic returns to the big screen fully restored. The crew of an experimental, high-tech submersible is called into action to investigate a mysterious nuclear submarine crash. A series of strange encounters leads the crew to suspect the accident was caused by an extraterrestrial craft, and that they may be participating in an encounter with an alien species.
Monday, 14 July 2025
Amélie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) lives in Paris, and in a world of her own. Introverted, but with a very extroverted imagination, Amelie is obsessed with the small pleasures of life and believes she can orchestrate the fate of others by affecting the slightest changes in their environment. So she sets out to give the lonely and unloved a new lease of life, taking some time to enjoy skimming stones and planning to win the heart of Nino (Mathieu Kassovitz). Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, his incomparable visionary style captures the exquisite charm and mystery of modern-day Paris through the eyes of a beautiful ingénue. French language, English subtitles
Thursday, 07 August 2025
25TH ANNIVERSARY! A wealthy New York investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
DOUBLE FEATURE! Richard Linklater's first two installments of the 'Before Trilogy' return to the screen for a romantic double feature. Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) meet on a train journey across Europe before spending one evening together wandering the streets of Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together... Nine years after Jesse and Celine first met, they encounter each other once more on the French leg of Jesse's book tour.
Saturday, 15 November 2025
Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder - shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography... Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious death, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Multi-award-winning film makers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works — sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight — offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art's most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery — one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the many clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.
Tuesday, 08 July 2025
DOUBLE BILL! Humphrey Bogart stars in two of the greatest films of the 20th century, CASABLANCA and THE MALTESE FALCON. A cynical expatriate American cafe owner (Bogart) struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. Starring Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Conrad Veidt. Directed by John Huston, San Francisco private detective Sam Spade (Bogart) takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered. Starring Peter Lorre, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet and Gladys George.
Saturday, 02 August 2025
The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in cinemas across the Australia, New Zealand and around the world starting August 2025! CatVideoFest 2025 is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local cinemas partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.
Thursday, 28 August 2025
“This film, without meaning to, is almost 95% true. Andrew stumbled into the truth,” says the real Chopper Read about CHOPPER, writer-director Andrew Dominik’s film of 2000. In his break-out role, Eric Bana embodies one of the most infamous Australian criminals of all time: Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read. Inspired by the books of Read, Dominik’s film draws on police records, court transcripts, news coverage and interviews with people who knew the real man. Also starring Simon Lyndon, Vince Colosimo, Dan Wyllie and David Field, CHOPPER is a true Australian classic.
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
No politics, sport or geography - just cinema! Film buffs unite, for Nova's monthly movie trivia event. Join your host, award-winning comedian Alex Hines, for a fabulous evening of laughs, drinks, food, games, surprises and of course trivia. We’ll test your knowledge on all things cinema, from the obscure, to the blockbuster, to the pure art-house to the juicy gossip, so grab a crew, come on down and show off your film expertise. Please note, bookings are per team. Teams can consist of up to four people. Please arrive a few minutes early to register your team (and grab a drink from the in-cinema bar!)
Thursday, 16 October 2025
40TH ANNIVERSARY! Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.
Thursday, 10 July 2025
40TH ANNIVERSARY! A bored suburban housewife, seeking escape from her life, suffers amnesia after an accident, wakes up, and is mistaken for a free-spirited New York City drifter named Susan.
Saturday, 05 July 2025
A spoiled schoolgirl runs away from home, gets pregnant while hitch-hiking, and ends up as a fashion model for a pair of beauticians who like to photograph women committing crimes.
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
DOUBLE BILL! A Matthew Broderick double feature featuring the star in two of his most iconic roles. Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act. Alexander Payne directs one of the finest political satires of modern times, ELECTION. Matthew Broderick stars as high school teacher Jim McAllister. Having not quite lost his passion for teaching, the unopposed campaign of over-achieving student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) to become Class President causes McAllister to intervene. Recruiting a popular jock (Chris Klein) to run against Tracy for the greater good of the democratic process, what should have been a valuable learning experience spirals out of control in unforeseeable ways.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Based on Niall Williams' best-selling novel. Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other but how will they ever know it? As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull them together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with those who knew her and world experts, commentary and a detailed exploration of her art, combined with new special bonus footage from the 2026 Tate exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of colour and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution.
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, Apollo. The regal yet intractable dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship. THE FRIEND stars Academy Award nominees Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, and a 150-pound Great Dane named Bing making his big screen debut.
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Chef Obana (Takuya Kimura), acclaimed in Japan for his spectacular cuisine, opens a restaurant in Paris with the goal of being awarded a third Michelin star. Facing questions about whether he and his team are up to the city's standard for fine dining, Chef Obana discovers he is seen as an outsider that is not deserving of the highest quality ingredients. When a gala dinner proves to be a disaster, Obana questions the dedication of his team before realising he must revisit every aspect of his approach if he is to realise his dream. A blockbuster hit in Japan, GRAND MAISON PARIS is an entertaining and mouthwatering culinary drama from director Ayuko Tsukahara. Japanese, French language, English subtitles.
Saturday, 05 July 2025
Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the film revolves around teenager Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake) as she pursues stardom as a dancer. Also starring Sonny Bono, Debbie Harry, Divine and Jerry Stiller.
Friday, 06 June 2025
In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Follows the life of a Polish nurse Irene Gut Opdyke who was awarded the Righteous Among the Nations medal for showing remarkable courage in her attempt to save Polish Jews during World War II.
Thursday, 19 June 2025
A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfil her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life.
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
DOUBLE BILL: Demonic Double! Join us to watch cult classics JENNIFER’S BODY and the 1992 film BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on the big screen. The unapologetically campy and queer horror film starring Megan Fox as a high school student turned demon is one of the biggest cult classics of the 21st century and is now returning the big screen in this back to back screening! Before the hit 90s TV show, there was a 1992 film bringing Buffy to life. Watch the original Buffy Summers as she learns that she is her generation's destined battler of vampires.
Thursday, 11 September 2025
An introverted space princess is forced to leave her home planet on an inter-gay-lactic mission to save her ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. A laugh-out-loud adventure through the far reaches of queer outer space, Lesbian Space Princess showcases the incredible talents of South Australian writers/directors, Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs. Daughter to the flamboyant lesbian Queens of Planet Clitopolis, introverted Princess Saira is devastated when her bounty-hunter girlfriend, Kiki, suddenly breaks up with her for being too needy. After Kiki is kidnapped by forgotten incels of the future, the Straight White Maliens, Saira must leave the comforts of gay space to deliver their ransom: her royal labrys (the most powerful weapon known to lesbian kind). Only problem is… she doesn’t have it! With just a 24-hour window to get her labrys and save Kiki, Princess Saira finds herself on an inter-gay-lactic journey of self-discovery that includes encounters with a problematic spaceship and a new-found friendship with gay-pop runaway Willow. An animated comedy like no other, Lesbian Space Princess is a riotous, candy-coloured joy from start to finish: a locally made animation by emerging creatives that embraces LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse voices, on and off-screen.
Thursday, 14 August 2025
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Lauren LaVera, Karen Gillan, Matthew Lillard, Harvey Guillén, David Dastmalchian, Mia Sara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Q'orianka Kilcher, Jacob Tremblay.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
A Journey Between the Fires is a deeply personal and compelling story following Award winning singer songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley as he navigates through profound grief and sadness to embark on his most challenging and rewarding album to date. This insightful documentary explores Troy’s journey of returning to his childhood home to record his latest album on Gumbayngirr Country in Northern New South Wales. In the end, A Journey of Between the Fires is more than just a documentary about recording an album; it is a testament to the transformative power of song writing and healing on country through song.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
A River in the Middle of the Sky (80m) A River in the Middle of the Sky' is a portrait of Torajan videographer Victor Konda, whose work captures the intersection of his personal and community life. Despite issues with his vision, Victor became fascinated with the moving image and started documenting social events, ceremonies and rituals in Tana Toraja (Sulawesi, Indonesia) with his videography crew, Delta Sangalla' TV (DSTV).
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
After the Rain: Putin’s Stolen Children Come Home (Dir: Sarah McCarthy – 80m) Deep in a forest by the Baltic Sea, a group of Ukrainian families come together to start the healing process with the help of golden retrievers and palomino horses at an animal therapy retreat. In the safety of the forest, the children’s memories of being illegally deported to Russia and their families' struggles to rescue them are unravelled with the help of skilled and sensitive counsellors. The joy and humour the children discover during their time in the forest make it easy to forget that their stories are the reason the International Criminal Court recently issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. Nearly 20,000 abducted children remain in Russian institutions. The short film ‘Emerge: The Creative Journey of Visual Artists’ (Dir: maker Sacha Hulsebosch - 37m) to play before the feature – The curiosity to understand today’s game changers in contemporary art, documentary film maker Sacha Hulsebosch has followed NotFair Art Fair - Australia’s Independent Art Fair - and recorded the stories about its humble beginnings, the challenges of Covid, and the behind the scenes of its major exhibitions; stories that are brought to life through the lens of the creative journey of 8 brilliant artists as they come together to exhibit at a major exhibition.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Before 1770: The Journey Home (Dir: Wesam Charkawi and Fred El-Harris – 96m) Challenging colonial narratives, ‘Before 1770’ uncovers the Yolngu people’s 60,000-year history and pre-Cook global connections, weaving a story of Indigenous resilience, trade, and cultural restoration. This is Australia’s real story of resilience, interconnection, and the enduring hope for restoration. And it’s a story the world cannot afford to ignore.
Friday, 25 July 2025
Bonegilla - The Migrants Journey (Dir: Simon Reich – 86m) After the Second World War, the Australian government decided to accept immigrants from countries other than the British Isles. This was the real beginning of the multi-cultural nation Australia would become. In this documentary, migrants from that period tell of the many hardships and amazing survival stories of their lives. They also frankly tell of the difficulty of assimilating into Australian society. You'll laugh. You'll cry. But most of all you'll be truly inspired by these gutsy pioneers to a country they knew nothing about. Live piano and violin to accompany the feature.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
By Far Kaymakchalan (Dir: Wahyu Al Mardhani and Chris C.F – 60m) Uncovering Australia’s forgotten WWI role alongside Serbian forces, By Far Kaymakchalan follows historian Bojan Pajić’s journey to reveal the stories of 1,500 ANZAC volunteers. Filmed in Australia, Serbia, Greece and North Macedonia over a period of eighteen months, By Far Kaymakchalan is based on historian Bojan Pajić’s discovery of one of the never told stories of Australia’s participation in World War One. Researching in Australian, Serbian, British and French archives, Bojan discovered that over 1500 Australian and New Zealand volunteer doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, soldiers, sailors and aircrew served alongside Serbian forces during the war, even before the landings in Gallipoli supporting the Serbian resistance to Austro-Hungarian and German invasions.
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Calm The F**k Down (Dir: Helen Gaynor – 40m) A raw exploration of male violence, this documentary follows female actors embodying perpetrators in a workshop, revealing the emotional and societal pressures driving family violence. Scars Unseen (Dir: by Meredith Yinger – 69m) An inspiring tale of resilience, Scars Unseen follows three women who survived domestic violence and now empower others, challenging victimhood stigma and fostering open dialogue in a post-COVID surge of abuse.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Clear Sky (Dir: Michael Del Monte – 76m) An unflinching portrait of Shawn’s battle with addiction and cultural disconnection, Clear Sky follows his journey through psychedelic therapy and a cross-country quest to confront his mother. Short film ‘Mark Jaguar’ (14m) to play before feature – Mark Van Oirschot was leading a normal life when the ringing started in his ears. Diagnosed with tinnitus and told there was no cure, Mark's life quickly spiralled into the depths of despair and darkness. Short film ‘I’m Not Your Heroine’ (8m) to play before feature – Examining pain, loss, addiction, and the space in which they intertwine. It is the story of a mother who is helpless to alleviate the pain of her son, who turns to drugs after his father-figure commits suicide.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Dancing Against the Odds (Dir: Matt Byrne – 64m) In a stunning documentary accompanying the dance film Counterpoise, Dancing Against the Odds, we follow the making of the dance video; the highs and lows and the determination of all the artists to continue to collaborate to make great art, cross culturally. The documentary shows the dedication and tenacity of all involved. Through online technologies and face to face rehearsals, the creative team blurred the boundaries of separate identities, global challenges and cultural barriers to create a new dance work for screen. The short film ‘Counterpoise’ (20m) will play before the feature.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Deep Ecology (54m) Deep Ecology delves into the profound interconnectedness of our personal and collective grief with the ecological and systemic crises engulfing our planet. At its heart lies the transformative practice of community acknowledgment and expression rituals where participants confront their suppressed emotions about environmental destruction, societal collapse, and the pervasive "meta-crisis" threatening life as we know it. Farmacy of Light: A Quantum Leap in Healing (Dir: Ryan Wirick - 87m) Exploring the link between light-filled food and health, Farmacy of Light follows renegade farmer Erik Cutter’s fight to revolutionize nutrition through bio photonics and sustainable farming.
Friday, 18 July 2025
Disappear Here (Dir: Ben deHoedt – 91m) The vexed question of how to live an artistic life is illustrated in DISAPPEAR HERE, the story of Australian 90's alternative group Glide and founding songwriter William Arthur - in an atmospheric, texturally rich exploration of thwarted ambition in the independent music scene of 1990's Sydney. This extraordinary artist and the shifting sands of the music industry are revisited by band members as well as Aussie music industry luminaries including Tim Rogers (You Am I), Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss), Peter Fenton (Crow) and Jane Gazzo (ABC's Recovery and Triple J). Short film ‘Hardstyle Baby’ (12m) to play before feature – Hardstyle Baby delves into the electrifying world of Australia's hardstyle rave scene, uncovering the passion and community behind the music. Short film ‘Golpes’ (6m) to play before feature – An ethereal visual journey through the childhood, achievements, and losses of Ulpiano Duran, a retired musician and music producer. Short film ‘Go Your Way’ (39m) to play before feature – Ukrainian all-female punk band Death Pill reunite on tour after their lives are fractured by the Russian invasion, in this alternative story of friendship, punk rock and war.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Ferrari: Fury and the Monster (Dir: Steve Hoover – 80m) Ferrari: Fury And the Monster tells the story of Mauro Forghieri and his legendary journey at Ferrari, while we trace the company’s evolution and the birth of the 250 GTO. This is a celebration and a tribute, as well as a philosophic reflection on humanity and legacy through an intimate cinematic lens. Key contributors include Ralph Lauren, Pink Floyd's Nick Mason, Mauro Forghieri, Marella Rivolta, Chip Connor and more.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
Fire at Sea: The HMAS Westralia Disaster (Dir: David Jenkins - 82m) A gripping investigation into the 1998 HMAS Westralia fire, Fire at Sea exposes the tragedy’s preventable causes, survivor trauma, and the Navy’s failure to accept responsibility for the loss of four lives.
Friday, 18 July 2025
Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaine (Dir: Alfonso Maiorana – 90m) The forgotten story of Ellen McIlwaine, the legendary Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar, a male-dominated instrument in a male-dominated world.
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Her Shark Story (Dir: Ignacio Walker – 76m) A young marine biologist in Galapagos reconnects with her father through their shared mission to save the Whale Shark, blending personal discovery with environmental passion. Short film ‘Greener Pastures’ (9m) to play before feature – Short film ‘Minara’ (8m) to play before feature – Climate refugee Minara recounts her story of displacement into the slums of Dhaka following the devastating floods that destroyed her home.
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Hot Water: Investigating Australia's Marine Ecosystem (Dir: Ash Dunn – 51m) A vibrant journey across Australia’s marine wonders, Hot Water highlights eco-heroes fighting ocean acidity and inspires action to protect the nation’s pristine marine environments. Lifeblood — The Martuwarra Fitzroy River (Dir: Stella Gray Braun – 49m) Narrated by a Bunuba Traditional Owner, Lifeblood showcases the Kimberley’s pristine Fitzroy River, its wildlife, and the cultural heritage of its critically endangered species.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Human Race (Dir: Simon David de-Tusch Alec – 100m) Following professor Eske Willerslev’s quest to map 5,000 ancient human DNA profiles, Human Race explores the origins of mental illness and the personal struggles of a scientist seeking his place in the world. Short film ‘DNA’ (4m) to play before feature.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
A haunting documentary about Japan’s “evaporated people” who vanish to escape societal pressures, exploring their stories and the cultural factors driving this phenomenon. Japanese language, English subtitles.
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Synopsis TBC... The short film ‘Fat Ass Lipo’ (12m) to play before the feature –
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Love in the Walls (Dir: Samuel Kostevc - 1hr) In a Melbourne social housing community, this moving 60-minute documentary explores residents’ resilience amid Australia’s deepening housing crisis. Facing loss, systemic challenges, and societal marginalization, they seek to reclaim hope and identity. With raw vulnerability, the film probes how those enduring hardship assert their humanity and whether meaningful coexistence across class divides is possible, urging reflection on shared dignity and connection in an unequal world. The short film 'Prophecy Girl' (Dir: Rachel Kate Westhoff - 11m) to screen before feature - A vibrant, character-driven short documentary that follows Isaac, a queer DJ, performer, and producer, as they carve out their creative path in Melbourne’s dynamic music scene
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Noyce - The Not So Quiet Australian (Dir: Ted NcDonnell – 103m) A sentimental homage to filmmaker Phillip Noyce, this documentary reflects on his six-decade career, from shaping Australia’s film industry to directing Hollywood blockbusters.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
NYAA WA (Dir: Charlie Braces – 60m) NYAA WA 'Take Care' is a Music Documentary featuring Naarm-based artist Charlie Needs Braces, showcasing interviews with traditional custodians of the Central Coast Australia that celebrate their culture and highlight the importance of protecting their Country.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Keeper (Dir: Hannah Rafkin – 39m) For Flynn, a single father and empty nester in the Bronx, beekeeping is a source of calm, wisdom, and healing. Undeterred by his severe allergy to bee stings, he cares for colonies across New York City—including four hives inside his apartment. When a cancer diagnosis threatens Flynn's life, he's forced to step away from the bees and accept the care of his 19-year-old daughter Alaura, preparing her to continue living powerfully—with or without him. Academy Award Shortlist for Best Documentary Short 2024 Student Academy Award Winner — Gold Medalist Anangu Way (Dir: Tace Stevens – 12m) Through cinematography and soundscape, this film offers an immersion into Country, as Keenan reconnects with his father and the land. It aims to give Country a voice through a textured soundscape specific to Cundeelee, allowing audiences to listen as Country speaks for itself. A Letter from Antarctica (Dir: Stanislav Donchev – 35m) To protect her young son, a single mother tells him his father is on an Antarctic expedition. As she deviates further from reality, pain and difficulties intensify, but hope emerges from an unexpected source. This film is an effective and touching family drama. Razor Raptis ( Dir: Alex Siddons – 5m) A description and director for this short film could not be found with the available information. (Note: The title was previously corrected to 'Razor Raptors', but no relevant film information was found under either spelling). More Than a Fish Kill (Dir: Otis Filley – 38m) This film explores how artists, fishery managers, and First Nations custodians responded to the devastating 2019 and 2023 fish death events along the Darling River. They transformed these ecological disasters into catalysts for cultural connection and revival, interweaving art, science, and ancient knowledge to care for communities, honour rivers, and reshape future living.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Our Warrior: The Story of Robbie Thorpe (Dir: Anthony Kelly – 53m) A powerful portrait of Aboriginal activist Robbie Thorpe, Our Warrior traces his lifelong fight for Indigenous justice, from Black Power roots to groundbreaking legal challenges against genocide. Short film ‘The Endless Tide’ (14m) to play before the feature - Aboriginal rangers in the remote community of Mapoon are faced with the overwhelming task of cleaning up tonnes of plastic waste washing up on their beach’s day after day, wave after wave. Short film ‘Returning Our Ancestors’ (28m) to play before the feature - The 1980s saw Aboriginal Ancestors start to return to rest on Country. But the journey is by no means complete and there are many more of our Ancestors still to come home. We can all walk together and help in this essential work. Returning our Ancestors shares some of this difficult but healing journey. This documentary was made by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, with the contribution of stories from Victorian Traditional Owners and others.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks (Dir: Jill Pauline Hickson – 71m) A raw journey through occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, this film profiles Palestinian life under Israeli aggression, exposing Australia’s complicity and media bias. The Doctor's Wife (Dir: Paula Whetu Jones – 71m) Chronicling Dr. Alan Kerr’s 20-year mission to provide cardiac care in Palestine, The Doctor’s Wife highlights his wife Hazel’s complementary healing efforts, showcasing their profound impact on a community in need.
Friday, 18 July 2025
Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin (Dir: Katia de Vidas – 65m) An emotionally charged portrait of Libertines’ frontman Peter Doherty, this documentary chronicles his battle with addiction and his journey to redemption through music and resilience. Short film ‘Two Birthdays: Angus Legg’ (7m) to play before feature – Life's full of unexpected connections. I met Angus Legg at a gig over a year ago, and his voice and energy resonated deeply. Now, I’m honoured to share this intimate doco about his life and creative path. In our conversations, filmed in and around Fitzroy in Melbourne, Angus opens up about the people who matter most - his parents, whose love and legacy shape his music, and his friends, who inspire him to write songs like 'Napier Street'. Angus's love for music, family, and creative expression shines bright, and I'm stoked to share his story. Short film ‘Six Strings Up’ (12m) to play before feature – A disillusioned teen stumbles on something seemingly insignificant only to discover it would change everything.
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Piquancy Silent Heroes (Dir: Nandita Chakraborty - 54m) Celebrating 16 unsung heroes from Melbourne’s diverse communities, Piquancy Silent Heroes highlights their resilience and contributions, weaving a vibrant tapestry of the city’s evolving identity. Unlocking The Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education (Dir: Amel Tresnjic – 75m) A compelling look at Emerson School, this documentary showcases the transformative power of specialist education for students with additional needs, redefining societal potential.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Reflections of Courage (Dir: Janet Shay – 48m) Reflections of Courage is a poignant 50-minute documentary chronicling the extraordinary journey of Eddy Boas and his family through the harrowing experiences of the Holocaust, their post-war struggles and their hopeful new beginnings in Australia. The film delves into their pre-war life in Holland, survival in Nazi concentration camps and the small acts of kindness that sustained them. It explores themes of resilience, identity and belonging, celebrating the human spirit's capacity for renewal and the essence of being Australian. This documentary is a powerful reminder of history's impact and the enduring significance of compassion and humanity.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Seen (Dir: Hailey Bartholomew – 75m) A heartfelt exploration of self-discovery, Seen emphasizes the importance of understanding ourselves to support our children, offering a poignant reflection on personal growth and connection.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
The Dolphin Dilemma (Dir: Olivia Andrus-Drennan – 18m) This film explores an international collaboration that, for the first time, proves that lesions found on cetaceans worldwide are exclusively caused by climate change. Darlinghurst Eats its Young (Dir: Madeleine Preston – 16m) Based on a box of photographs left to Madeleine after her best friend Maggie died by suicide, this is a moving account of a group of friends, artists, and musicians living in Darlinghurst, Sydney in the early 80s. It shows the 20-something group coming of age through alt music, drugs, art, and friendship. Ouch (Dir: Zach Kornfeld – 5m) Based on director Zach Kornfeld's lived experience with Ankylosing Spondylitis, this genre-bending comedy visualizes invisible illness and chronic pain in inventive ways as Zach struggles to accept that his disability is with him for life. Love Shack '99 (Dir: Abigail Hargreaves – 18m) A group of old friends dig up a time capsule they buried 25 years ago, on New Year's Eve 1999. Born to Hustle (Dir: Grace Anna Cardona – 27m) This documentary cuts to the heart of what it means to be a creative and businesswoman, discovering that a mixture of ADHD, limited sleep, and unlimited Coke Zero is what it takes when the mission to build your own brand runs bone-deep. BFF (Dir: Holly Mcgowan – 8m) A short Documentary interviewing 4 sets of female best friends. The documentary explores the question of what makes a friendship and how does that change overtime? A warm and light-hearted Documentary that focuses on the strong and deep connections of female friendship. Australians as Well (8m) A specific description and director for this short film could not be found with the available information.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
Memory Collector (20m) A specific description and director for a short film titled 'Memory Collector' with a runtime of 20 minutes could not be definitively found, as multiple films share similar titles but have different runtimes or contexts. Tiny Solutions (20m) A specific description and director for a short film titled 'Tiny Solutions' with a runtime of 20 minutes could not be definitively found, as multiple films with similar titles exist. Foundation (7m) A specific description and director for a short film titled 'Foundation' with a runtime of 7 minutes could not be definitively found, as multiple films share similar titles but have different runtimes or contexts. Conversations with Amy Le Fleur (Dir: Janna Saige Wong – 8m) An artist documentary about Amy Le Fleur and how she conveys strong messages about the patriarchy through her art. Growing Pains (Dir: Frankie Côdd – 9m) A specific description and director for a short film titled 'Growing Pains' with a runtime of 8.36 minutes could not be definitively found, as multiple films share the same title but have different runtimes or contexts. Watching My Leg Burn (Dir: Ahmed Alsaady (5m) Victim of attack returns to the place where his leg was burned and he could only watch. The Legend of Tibrogargan (Dir: Anna Doyle – 11m) This experimental home movie explores Australian identity. Growing up in France, Anna Doyle felt disconnected from her roots. Ten years after her last visit, she pays homage to her ancestors using her grandfather's orchestral composition and radio recording, filming the Australian landscape to thread sounds, smells, and images that form her vision of this formerly colonized and flood-torn country. While We Still Have Time (Dir: Leandro Wenceslau – 15m) This film follows Lucas and Caio, two inseparable high school friends in their final year of studies.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Chasing Roo (Dir: Skye Fitzgerald – 34m) An investigation into the harvesting of kangaroos in Australia, this film offers an intimate portrait of wildlife rescue experts saving kangaroos, juxtaposed with professional hunters. It immerses the viewer into the parallel realities of wildlife harvest and rescue in the deep outback. A Silent Rebellion (Dir: Dr. Geoff Wilson and Kitalé Wilson – 18m) The latest chapter of the Project Zero Earth expedition, this multi-year odyssey by Australian adventurers Dr. Geoff Wilson and his son Kitalé Wilson explores the planet's extremities to raise climate awareness. It captures their horse-powered north-south crossing of Iceland, marked by extreme weather, epic landscapes, and undeniable evidence of a warming planet, blending adventure with climate action. Chromatopia (Dir: Aaron Cuthbert – 12m) Through mesmerizing cinematography and meticulous storytelling, the film reveals the alchemical transformations of raw ingredients into calligraphy ink—the colour black—from a 700-year-old family-run business. The journey continues as we meet a calligraphy artist and discuss the use of the ink as it dances on the paper. As generations of craftspeople extract, mix, and perfect their legendary pigments, we witness the preservation of a vanishing art form and the intimate connection between human hands, natural materials, and artistic legacy. Chromatopia is both a visual celebration of colour and a testament to the quiet dedication that keeps traditional knowledge alive in our modern world. Extra Time (6m) Finding Affection (Dir: Namrata Sharma – 34m) This documentary film is about the Sneh Theatre project, which focuses on addressing domestic violence and mental health within the South Asian community. A Hiker's Odyssey (6m) Working Holiday (Dir: Elodie Fournot, Antoine van der Straeten – 6m) This film is a documentary, adventure, and news piece, presenting a single story told in two ways that come together in a continuous and consistent flow.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
How to Sue the Klan (Dir: John Beder – 34m) In 1982, five Black women from Chattanooga successfully sued the Ku Klux Klan in a landmark civil case. Their victory set a legal precedent against organized hate. This film chronicles their bravery and the lasting impact of their fight for justice and community healing. Softly Spoken (Dir: Hayden Griffin – 15m) Softly Spoken is an intimate exploration of one man's love for nature, transforming into a lifelong mission to craft world-class outdoor gear. Through Monty’s journey, the film reveals how a deep connection to the wild, paired with a passion for design, brought together a community of innovators under the banner of Mont Adventure Equipment. Their shared vision is reflected in every piece of gear, empowering adventurers to explore Earth’s most untamed landscapes. Beehives and Bonnets (11m) Sink or Swim (Dir: Brie Bartleet – 13m) This heartfelt short documentary follows the remarkable story of multiple sclerosis fighter Bree-arne Manley. Despite losing the ability to walk, she defies social stigmas and pushes the boundaries of possibility. Burnt Country (Dir: Kirsten Slemint – 17m) Explores whether Australia's past can secure its future. This film, 65,000 years in the making, is about fighting fire with fire, exploring the profound knowledge and wisdom of First Nations, and inviting viewers to connect to country and community. Copyright (6m) Looking at a copyright in Australia The People's Princess (Dir: Cody Richmond – 17m) An exploration of the media frenzy surrounding the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and how politicians were quick to condemn it, while others celebrated it.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Frozen Water (25m) Greener Pastures (9m) The Remote Breath (Dir: Zhenyu Li, Lan Yin – 15m) This film explores how Hmong ladies, in the absence of a written language, express their feelings and record histories through textiles. It highlights how textiles and the spirit of their heroes encourage and support Hmong families facing difficulties, especially after COVID. Don't Panic (20m) The Endless Tide (Dir: Michael Portway, Tim Brown – 14m) This film documents the clean-up efforts of the Sea Shepherd Australia Remote Marine Debris crew in Mapoon, a remote Indigenous community in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It highlights the constant threat of marine debris to this pristine ecosystem and the critical need for solutions to stop plastic pollution in oceans and on shores.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
The Broken Goddess (Dir: Ximena Pereira – 21m) The myth of María Lionza, a Venezuelan jungle deity, intertwines with a migrant filmmaker's longing for her lost Goddess. The film reveals the fracture of the iconic Goddess statue amidst Caracas's political and social division, telling the story of Venezuela and its divided people, as well as the wound of migrant life. Kentaro (Dir: Tilmann Stewart, Gaku Matsuda – 14m) As the first birth in the village in 25 years, Kentaro injects a renewed sense of hope and vitality, countering Japan's troubling trend of an aging population and record low birth rates. It highlights the strength of tradition and promise of renewal, revealing the delicate balance between preserving Japanese heritage and embracing a hopeful future amidst a rapidly changing world. My Left Hand Girl (Dir: Melaine Robinson – 20m) Filmed authentically over a 12-month timeframe, 'My Left Hand Girl' offers a glimpse into the journey of Melaine, a vision-impaired individual, and her first guide dog, Dessi. Through beautifully shot scenes and personalised audio description, the bond between Melaine and Dessi is brought to life, capturing the profound trust and companionship they share. The film serves as a celebration of the remarkable milestones achieved by the duo during their first year as a working team. 'My Left Hand Girl' stands as a testament to the strength and the transformative power of the human animal bond. Lasting Trace (Dir: Guy Wilkinson – 5m) A compelling portrait of a Melbourne tattoo artist, exploring the highs, lows, and untold truths of life in one of Australia's most artistically vibrant cities. Through their journey, the film unpacks the craft, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding the world of top-tier tattoo artistry.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Wouldn't Make It Any Other Way (Dir: Stephanie Lane – 21m) A family prepares for their mother's 60th birthday party while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of addiction, told from the perspective of a daughter who has achieved sobriety. Verge Collection (9m) In the suburban streets of Australia, discarded possessions find refuge on the verge. These belongings still hold stories. Temple Lament (Dir: James Stewart – 10m) Set against the backdrop of an abandoned church, this is a tale of solace and acceptance. As a lone figure finds comfort amidst the ruins, they discover that sometimes, the most profound healing can be found in the quietest of places. Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner (Dir: Brad Bailey – 30m) Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner—killed by the NYPD in 2014—channels her grief into a years-long fight for justice. Her story of unwavering resolve challenges the NYPD and former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, as she demands accountability and forms deep bonds with other "Mothers of the Movement."
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Waska (Dir: Andrew Miller – 15m) Set in a world post-environmental collapse, the film follows a young man searching for salvation and connection as he strives to bring his community back from the brink of extinction. Found Family (Dir: Nicole Triche – 9m) A portrait of the queer ballroom scene in New Orleans that serves as a space for community building and chosen family for LGBTQ+ people. Dance for Pride (Dir: Rachael Smith – 15m) This documentary follows the LGBTIQ+ and ally dance group, Proud2Play, as they rehearse for their debut performance at the Melbourne Pride March parade. Tasty (8m) Swimming Stories: A Home Movie (Dir: Olivia Degan – 38m) This documentary celebrates the profound connection between people and the water, exploring how swimming shapes identity, memory, and community. From serene lakes to bustling public pools, each stroke tells a unique story, capturing the joy, challenges, and quiet introspection found in aquatic spaces. Midnight Milonga (Dir: Guy Wilkinson – 27m) A man terrified of dancing sets out on a quest to understand Melbourne's secret, underground tango subculture.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
The Falcons (14m) The Falcons is an intimate, observational documentary that explores the Tshakhruk Ethnoband in the highlands of Armenia, a musical ensemble composed of special needs children who refuse to be defined by their physical challenges. A Little Bag for Me (Dir: Leonore Addison, Flore Vallery-Radot – 29m) As eleven-year-old Leonore prepares for her first period, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging stigmas along the way. The Cry of the Whistler (Dir: Sue Healey – 20m) Jane Mortiss - a dancer, artist, naturalist and farmer - battles mental illness through her art. This is the story of her last work. Where the World is Quiet (Dir: Ben Strum – 11m) In this immersive and personal documentary, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame shares her experience with autism and how long-distance running became her refuge. The Ranch (33m) This documentary film addresses the homelessness crisis on the Mornington Peninsula, authentically sharing stories to raise awareness and drive positive change in the community. (Director not explicitly stated in sources.) A Passage to Home (Dir: Aaron Cilmi – 7m) This personal documentary explores the journey of two Greek migrants who fled their home to begin a new life in Australia, capturing their resilience through interviews, archival footage, and visuals. Know Me (Dir: Andrew Garton – 33m) A poetic interweave of narration and restored film and video, this intimate portrait of Sarawak's fragile biomass and its indigenous cultures is an appeal from its forests and people to be known before their story is lost.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Space Cowboy (Dir: Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt – 95m) An emotional odyssey of skydiving cinematographer Joe Jennings, Space Cowboy traces his rise to fame, personal tragedies, and pursuit of the daring “flying car” stunt, revealing a life of resilience and mental health struggles.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
Stupa (Dir: Peter Downey – 52m) The inside story of outsider art with Boinga Bob, an autistic artistic treasure from Australia and his amazing home, a rule-breaking work-of-art and temple. A deeply philosophical documentary showcasing the creativity of a few out-of-the-box artists with warmth, depth and humour.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Exposing surfing’s toxic link to Neoprene and Cancer Alley, The Big Sea uncovers environmental racism and corporate greenwashing, urging the surf industry to embrace sustainable alternatives. From filmmakers Lewis Arnold and Chris Nelson, The Big Sea is an independent documentary exposing surfing’s hidden links to Cancer Alley and the devastating impact of the wetsuit worlds toxic addition to Neoprene. Through the lens of surfing, and unwrapping issues of environmental racism, social justice, corporate responsibility and greenwashing, this life and death tale of two seemingly unconnected communities explores the power we have as individuals to effect change.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
As the elusive pursuit of happiness continues to plunge humanity deeper into depression, Tim is forced onto a transformative journey, uncovering truths that challenge our understanding and might just hold the key to true happiness.
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Invisible Doctrine (Dir: Pete D Hutchison – 75m) George Monbiot deconstructs the roots, secretive propagation and deep impact of a doctrine that has played a profound role in transforming our economics, politics, environment, and how we've come to view ourselves.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
This personal documentary follows displaced Ukrainians in Berlin contending with the traumatic absurdity of watching their homeland burn, in real-time, through pixels on Instagram. Shot over a year, the camera follows the director’s partner and her friends who are far from the war but still deeply entangled in its emotional fallout. They navigate their new reality amidst the daily storm of traumatic war imagery online. The documentary blends observational storytelling with experimental audiovisual sequences to map out the unsettling arc of compassion fatigue caused by the normalisation of this disturbing reality. As the characters contend with their growing detachment from the horrors of war, absurdist humour emerges as a coping mechanism; a lens the film appropriates to critique post-industrial society as a space for processing trauma. The documentary examines the alarming shift in how we as a society are engaging with images of war, and how they, in turn, are engaging with us. Through its unique blend of intimacy and abstraction, The Longer You Bleed offers a sobering meditation on the emotional costs of living in a world oversaturated with information. Short film 'The Way Home' (17m) to play before the feature.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
The New Peasants (Dir: Jordon Osmond – 66m) An intimate portrait of a family’s 20-year transition to a sustainable, simple life, The New Peasants celebrates their rejection of industrial culture for a beautiful, eco-conscious existence.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
The Nicholas Building (Dir: Mark Newbold – 90m) The Nicholas Building in Melbourne's CDB has housed a community of artists and craftspeople since the early 1990's. This documentary explores the creative processes of the building's residents through insightful conversations and observation of them at work within their studios.
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
The Social Trap: 5 Women vs The Big 5 (Dir: Elisa Jadot – 80m) Following five women battling tech giants like Meta, The Social Trap exposes the public health crisis of screen addiction and their fight to protect children from digital harm. Short film ‘Not a Documentary about Jorts’ (5m) to play before the feature - Delving into the fascinating subculture of jorts, explore how this humble garment has evolved from practical workwear to a symbol of fashion rebellion and self-expression, weaving together personal stories, historical insights, and the social impact of this iconic piece of clothing.
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Strongman and the Last Days of the Khmer Rouge (Dir: James Gerard – 110m) A revealing portrait of Cambodia’s Hun Sen, this documentary traces his rise from Khmer Rouge fighter to controversial Prime Minister, exploring his political savvy and alleged human rights abuses.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
A charming portrait of brother-duo Mic and Jim Conway’s passionate journey from humble Jellybean Jug Band to now famed Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, WHOOPEE BLUES is a much-needed showcase of Australia’s music history.
Saturday, 05 July 2025
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with Rossini’s effervescent comedy. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
Thursday, 10 July 2025
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo: Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy. Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate the 550th anniversary of this iconic artist’s birth.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
WINTER SOLSTICE SCREENINGS! Written and directed by visionary filmmaker Ari Aster (Hereditary) comes a dread-soaked cinematic fairytale where a world of darkness unfolds in broad daylight. A young American couple, Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor), are on the brink of their relationship falling apart when they travel to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled midsummer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult; turning a pastoral paradise into a disturbing nightmare that they can’t wake up from.
Thursday, 26 June 2025
40th ANNIVERSARY! Years ahead of its time, Stephen Frears (The Crying Game) directs Daniel Day Lewis and Gordon Warnecke in a romantic comedy-drama written by Hanif Kureishi. Named one of the Best British Films of the 20th Century, it was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay Academy Award. Omar is an ambitious Pakistani Briton trying to make it on his own. Becoming increasingly cynical about British society thanks to his father's dissatisfaction with the world, Omar's uncle presents his nephew with the opportunity to manage a run-down laundrette. Attacked late one night by a street gang, Omar recognises their leader is his childhood friend Johnny. Offering Johnny a job at the laundrette, their friendship is rekindled in unexpected ways.
Thursday, 10 July 2025
When Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Muriel and her husband Lee are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.
Friday, 04 July 2025
A suburban housewife's world falls apart when she finds that her pornographer husband is serially unfaithful to her, her daughter is pregnant, and her son is suspected of being the foot-fetishist who's been breaking local women's feet.
Thursday, 31 July 2025
40TH ANNIVERSARY! In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him. Japanese language, English subtitles.
Thursday, 09 October 2025
40TH ANNIVERSARY! The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Roger Waters, founding member and creative force behind the legendary Pink Floyd, brings to the screen his live show, Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague - The Movie. Directed by Sean Evans and Roger Waters, the film combines iconic songs from his Pink Floyd days with those from his solo career, encompassing a timespan of sixty years. The show is a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive, and a call to action to love, protect and share our precious and precarious planet home. Dedicated to “our brothers and sisters all over the world who are engaged in the existential battle for the soul of humanity”, the movie is an extraordinary assault on the senses, not just musically and visually, but politically and philosophically as well. It captures performances of songs from some of the most influential albums of all time – The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, together with those from the most popular of Waters’ solo career, including Amused To Death and Is This The Life We Really Want? Brought together with his band and crew, the show is majestic, with performances that are powerful yet controlled. The sense of control is emphasised by the 360° stage. It provides intimacy and allows the performers to play to all sections of the audience “in the round”. With a rectangular centre with runways extending from each side, creating an elongated cross. Above it is a set of giant LED screens configured the same way. Made up of 12 surfaces, and totalling a huge 650 square meters, they project numerous images and messages that vividly and powerfully reinforce the meanings behind the songs. Because of the size and position of the screens, they can be seen throughout the arena and promote a high-energy production with maximum audience participation.
Friday, 06 June 2025
Tommy Wiseau's THE ROOM first screened at Cinema Nova in February 2010, where it has since become a cult-favourite, expanded into other Australian states, been introduced by co-star and bestselling author Greg Sestero on countless occasions, and adapted into an Oscar nominated 'making of' comedy/biopic. It is the most outrageous cinema experience you’ll ever have and is like no other film you have ever seen. Written by, directed by and starring the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau, this misguided disaster-piece has garnered a massive cult following the word over, leaving audiences stunned and wondering “how can so bad, be so good?” Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) seems to have it all - a beautiful fiancée, Lisa, great friends and a job with a promotion in the works. But Lisa (Juliette Danielle) isn’t who she seems. Manipulative and restless, Lisa sets her sights on Johnny's best friend Mark (Greg Sestero) and they start a torrid affair that soon causes Johnny’s perfect world to crumble. THE ROOM is an audience interactive event complete with a Room Guide, loud cheering, quoting along lines, yelling at the screen and throwing LOTS of (eco friendly) spoons at the screen. Please note that it is a condition of entry to all sessions of THE ROOM that bags must be presented for inspection if requested.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
30TH ANNIVERSARY! This exceedingly handsome Jane Austen adaptation was scripted by actor Emma Thompson and was the first feature directed by Ang Lee outside his native Taiwan. The impeccable cast includes Thompson herself, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant. Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. The older two daughters are the title opposites.
Thursday, 03 July 2025
Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud.
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on - for everyone around her, at least.
Sunday, 13 July 2025
Melbourne based STELARC burst into prominence in the early 1970s with a series of confronting, and outrageous public art performances. Following his mantra that ‘the body is obsolete’ the Cypriot born Australian set about proving his theory by testing the limits of his own body in a series of death-defying stunts. STELARC creativity over the decades has ranged across the arts, sciences and robotics. This is a bio pic about a lively, articulate character with a demonic laugh and a presence that fills the screen.
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Inspired by remarkable true events, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer’s sharp and hugely engrossing new dramedy THE STOLEN PAINTING follows a self-assured auctioneer whose professional and personal integrity is challenged by the discovery of a long-lost masterpiece. Paris, present day. Brash 40-something André Masson (César Award-winner Alex Lutz), a hotshot modern art appraiser at prestigious high-end auction house Scottie’s, receives word that a painting by Egon Schiele may have been found in a young factory worker’s home in the Alsatian city of Mulhouse. Though highly sceptical, André travels to view the canvas with his ex-partner Bettina (the superb Léa Drucker, Custody) who is also an expert valuator, only to be convinced of its authenticity as a masterwork long assumed destroyed by Nazi officials during WWII. For André, the ramifications of this once-in-a-lifetime find for his career and for his contentious relationship with his less-than-reliable intern Aurore (Louise Chevillotte), will prove both unexpected and transformative. Skilfully brought to life by an array of endearing and duplicitous characters, THE STOLEN PAINTING is a thrilling exploration of the often-cynical world of art dealing and collecting, where the jaw-dropping prices aren't always related to the rarity of the object or the desire of potential customers.
Sunday, 29 June 2025
ESPRESSO CINEMA PRESENTS – THE STORY OF FRANK AND NINA (Opening Night – complimentary drink of Campari or Crodino on arrival) Winner of the Venice Film Festival’s Magic Lantern Award, The Story of Frank and Nina is a vibrant and dynamic fable of three young people on the cusp of adulthood in the tough world of contemporary Milan. Ludovica Nasti from the hit series My Brilliant Friend plays Nina, a young mother trapped by her marriage. A chance encounter with the film’s hilarious and mute narrator Gollum (Gabriele Monti), sees her meet the rebel genius Frank (Samuele Teneggi), who sells homework for a living. Seizing education as the key to freedom, she takes Frank on as a teacher to help her graduate. With a stylish use of colour to convey the hope, joy and energy of the trio, The Story of Frank and Nina is a heartwarming, colourful and cinematic ode to director Paola Randi’s home city, and features breakthrough, tour-de-force performances that herald a bright future for Italian cinema. Italian language, English subtitles.
Thursday, 03 July 2025
30TH ANNIVERSARY! Lenny (Ralph Fiennes), a former cop, faces dangerous challenges when he finds out that Jeriko, a political activist, was murdered by a group of Los Angeles police officers.
Sunday, 31 August 2025
ESPRESSO CINEMA PRESENTS – THE SLEEPER: THE LOST CARAVAGGIO When an 80-year-old-woman from Madrid takes an old painting from her living room to an auction house in 2021, the expert appraises it at around €1,500. Suddenly, someone sounds the alarm. Could this be a lost work by the great Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio? What follows from that day is a real-life thriller, filled with unexpected twists and high-stakes intrigue. The headlines go global. The family, dealers, galleries, experts, museums, investors are all protagonists, and time is of the essence… More than 400 years after his death, Caravaggio once again brings the drama… Italian, Spanish and English, English subtitles
Thursday, 31 July 2025
A couple's move to the countryside triggers a supernatural incident that drastically alters their relationship, existence, and physical form.
Thursday, 17 July 2025
35TH ANNIVERSARY! In the 1990 science fiction film TOTAL RECALL, Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) seeks virtual vacation memories of Mars. Unexpectedly, he is forced to travel to Mars in real life to uncover a conspiracy about his past. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and the nature of reality.
Sunday, 20 July 2025
ESPRESSO CINEMA PRESENTS - TRIFOLE (TRUFFLES) In this bittersweet portrait of a vanishing rural way of life, Londoner Dalia returns to the stunning Italian region of Piedmont to care for her aging grandfather Igor, an expert truffle forager. Armed with his loyal dog Birba, she hunts for a prizewinning truffle to save his home. Visually spectacular, TRIFOLE is an elegant and cinematic fable that that delves deep into the beauty and culture of this incredible place, connecting people to the earth, and to each other. TRIFOLE stars the now 90-year-old Umberto Orsini (La Dolce Vita, Visconti’s The Damned & Ludwig), a Piedmont local, alongside talented newcomer and the film’s writer Ydalie Turk, together with Margherita Buy, one of the leading Italian actresses of our time. Italian language, English subtitles
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
DOUBLE BILL! Before Kristen Stewart was an indie darling and Robert Pattison donned the Batsuit, the pair were catapulted to fame in the cultural sensation that launched a thousand half-hearted supernatural romances: the TWILIGHT saga! Springing onto the scene with low hopes, a modest budget and a shitton of blue colour grading, 2008’s TWILIGHT reminds us that teenagers have a lot of feelings. Indie auteur Catherine Hardwicke lends this tale of teen vampire love all the teen angst and gothic melodrama it rightfully deserves – and she also scores a vampire baseball montage to Supermassive Black Hole. Dracula could never. Bella’s back, but blue is out – things get earthy as the Cullens skip town and our heroine seeks comfort in her uncomplicated, totally platonic friendship with the suddenly-very-buff Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Whoops, wolf’s out of the bag…looks like patronising lectures from spectral visions of her vampiric ex-boyfriend are the least of Bella’s problems. And just when you think the movie’s almost over, get ready for ANOTHER HALF HOUR that includes a trip to Italy, gruesome mass murder, family meetings and Michael Sheen chewing the scenery as the villainous Aro.
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Friday, 27 June 2025
A deeply intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly 90 years old, offers practical advice for navigating the 21st century's challenges. The film captures the Dalai Lama speaking directly to viewers, creating a sense of a private audience, and shares his timeless wisdom on achieving inner peace and happiness for everyone.
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
DOUBLE BILL! "Say, why is it bad luck to kill a gull?" Idiosyncratic director Robert Eggers declared his unique approach to filmmaking with his dread-soaked feature debut The Witch (a breakout Cinema Nova exclusive) in 2015 before hoisting his relentless monochromatic fever-dream The Lighthouse on audiences four years later. In anticipation of his latest assault on the senses, The Northman, we bring Eggers’ cult favourites back to the screen. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star as two lighthouse keepers stationed on a remote island far from home. Each harbouring their own fears and foibles, the elements soon drive them both to the edge of their sanity. Winner of multiple awards, Anya Taylor-Joy (Last Night In Soho) is one of five children who accompany their parents into the seventeenth-century New England wilderness with the hope of making a good Christian home. As their crops fail and a newborn child disappear, the family soon turn on one another.
