Nova CarltonCINEMAS

15m Q&A Friedel Dausab challenges Namibia’s criminalisation of same-sex love in a landmark court case. The film traces colonial and religious roots of anti-queer laws while celebrating courage, humour, and global resistance. Queer Shorts: QUEERING SYDNEY (10:00, Lynn Lee) — Poetic doc on young queer people of colour navigating identity, freedom, and nighttime sanctuary in Sydney. HIV STILL MATTERS (Episode 2/6) (07:09, Jake Neville) — People living with HIV share stories of diagnosis, treatment, relationships, and ongoing stigma. QUEENS (10:44, Rea Xenitopoulos) — Intergenerational drag in Melbourne: from camp comedy and the AIDS crisis to modern transformation and resistance. SHOVE-IT (14:13, Elyssa Triskelidis) — Women and non-binary skateboarders breaking barriers in a male-dominated scene. THE LAST CLOSET (23:39, Reese Leigh) — Why the AFL was the last major sports league without an openly queer male player; explores inclusion in Australian football culture. URBAN NIPPLE (14:00, Dayna Di Fulvio) — Artist Michelle Kometz confronts female nipple censorship through interactive art and social media. DANCE LIKE EVERYONE'S WATCHING (13:35, Ash Hingston) — Trans Irish pole dancer Hayden finds refuge and advocacy through Irish dance and pole.