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RESTORATION! The classic anime cyberpunk action film from 1988 returns to the cinema screen fully remastered and remixed. Set in a dystopian 2019, Kaneda and his motorbike gang tear through Neo Tokyo - a city divided by growing tensions. When Kaneda’s friend has an accident, he discovers a secret government project - and acquires telekinetic abilities. Katsuhiro Otomo’s anime film has a cult following and now, Neo Tokyo will be truly bursting off the screen. Japanese language, English subtitles.
45th ANNIVERSARY! Ridley Scott’s ambitious modern classic blends science fiction, horror and groundbreaking special effects with a star-making performance by Sigourney Weaver. In the distant future the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo are awakened from cryo-sleep by a distress beacon. Obliged to investigate it's source, they discover the hive of an unknown creature secreted deep within a crashed spacecraft from another world. When an egg containing an ALIEN parasite hatches and attaches itself to a Nostromo crew member, they make the error of attempting to save him.
The improbable story of all-time great Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskas and his time in Australia. Barely able to speak English and comedically overweight, he united and inspired South Melbourne Hellas to a dramatic NSL Championship win in 1991. Eating, drinking, and enjoying himself along the way. His captain and protégé was Ange Postecoglou, now Tottenham manager and one of Australia’s most successful sporting exports. Ange and his Hellas teammates – including Paul Trimboli, Miki Petersen, Gus Tsolakis and Con Boutsianis – light up the screen with their love and appreciation for Puskás and the aura he generated. The film has delighted audiences of all backgrounds. It’s fun and funny, poignant and reverent, and captures a lesser-known side of Melbourne’s history. It’s a sports documentary, but it’s also a film about life in Australia. It’s about immigrant identity and belonging, gluttonous pasta consumption, and the broken window winder in Ange Postecoglou’s Datsun 200B.
Palme d'Or winner, Cannes 2024! From director Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket) comes a screwball romantic comedy with bite. Anora (Mikey Madison), an exotic dancer from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets twenty-one year old Ivan (Mark Eidelshtein), the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. Showing Anora how the 1% live, Ivan makes Anora an offer she cannot refuse. Once the news of their romance reaches Russia, Anora's fairytale is threatened as Ivan's parents travel to New York to straighten out their playboy son.
BJÖRK CORNUCOPIA is a documentary concert film by legendary Icelandic artist Björk, capturing her 2023 performance at Lisbon's Altice Arena during the four yearlong Cornucopia tour. Directed by Ísold Uggadóttir, the film integrates live footage with immersive visuals, and features songs from Björk's albums Fossora (2022), Utopia (2017) and Vulnicura (2015), presented through elaborate stage designs and multimedia elements. Subtitles for all lyrics appear on screen throughout, in Björk’s own handwriting. In addition to the film, Björk released a live album titled Apple Music Live: Björk (Cornucopia), featuring performances from the show. This album is available exclusively on Apple Music. Björk, a Grammy award-winning Icelandic musician, composer, and producer, has had a profound impact on music, art, and culture over her career. She is known for her unique voice and groundbreaking sound, often combining electronic beats with orchestral arrangements, creating complex, emotional, and futuristic music.
From Academy Award® winning director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a high-stakes mystery starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender alongside Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke and Pierce Brosnan.
After searching for her estranged father online, a people-pleasing young woman unexpectedly forms a close bond with a grieving, childless man with the same name as her father on Facebook. Inspired by a true story.
It's ChalaMAY! Cinema Nova celebrates one of the big screen's brightest stars with four flicks from across the oeuvre of Timothée Chalamet. Based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis, Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, Challengers) directs Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell in a sensuous gothic-romance. Maren (Russell) is separated from her father following an incident that forces them to flee their home in the middle of the night. Meeting the charismatic Lee (Chalamet) while searching for the mother that abandoned her as a child, Maren discovers they share a primal urge they cannot ignore. Embarking on a thousand-mile odyssey which takes them along the back roads of Ronald Reagan’s America, they attract the unwanted attention of others who share their forbidden desires. Winner: Best Director and Best Newcomer at the 2022 Venice Film Festival.
When visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious and wealthy client.
ChalaMAY! Nova’s KC remembers: “It was the night after the opening of the 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival. Entering the Comedy Theatre I was pulled aside by a member of the Sony team so they could introduce me to director Luca Guadagnino, who was a guest of the fest. Thrown by the immediacy of the moment we spoke briefly about his prior films I Am Love and A Bigger Splash. He was a shy and humble man but genuinely warm and happy to chat. Taking my seat, I couldn’t have anticipated what was to come. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME moved me to my core; a sweeping queer romance that captured the thrill and emotion of first love. A star-making performance by Timothee Chalamet, career-best support by Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg, sunny Italian settings and nostalgic needle-drops combined to create sublime cinema. Giving the film a standing ovation as tears flowed, a post-movie wine with the studio locked in how we’d approach the release at Cinema Nova. Kicking off with a ‘Peach Party’ premiere screening, the film played all the way through the award season where it was nominated for Best Picture and won Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards. Cinema Nova’s audience embraced the film so thoroughly that the theatre out-grossed not only entire countries but whole continents. To this day I still get a chill when I think about the film, and it’s success is a career highlight.” Directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on Andre Aciman’s romantic novel, during the summer of 1983 precocious 17-year-old Elio Perlman (Chalamet) is spending his days with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets Oliver, a handsome doctoral student who's working as an intern for Elio's father. Amid the sun-drenched splendour of their surroundings, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever. Co-written by James Ivory, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME is a towering work of queer cinema; romantic, sensuous and utterly gorgeous. Some Italian, French language, English subtitles
An ample cat colony inhabits a Shinto shrine. Residents care for them; others disturbed by the mess. Filmmaker Kazuhiro Soda observes their coexistence.
Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
Conclave is set in the secretive Vatican meeting of Catholic cardinals who gather in Rome to pick a new Pope. Fiennes plays Cardinal Lomeli, tasked with overseeing the Cardinals arriving from across the globe to join the Conclave. But as the political machinations inside the Vatican intensify, Lomeli realizes that the departed Pope had kept a secret from them that he must uncover before a new Pope has been chosen. Various languages, English subtitles.
While covering the news desk in Cairo for a colleague over the Christmas holidays, Australian journalist Peter Greste (Richard Roxburgh) is arrested and accused of terrorism. He has become a pawn in the middle of a deadly game full of corrupt officials and ancient rivalries. Now the subject of his own worldwide news story, with only his wits and unlikely allies keeping him alive, Greste’s very survival means staring down a brutal regime. THE CORRESPONDENT is a gripping thriller and a compelling true story about the relentless defence of the truth and triumph of the human spirit.
Pierre Niney leads a stellar cast in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière’s thrilling new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ epic adventure THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, the first French cinematic treatment of the iconic tale of romance and redemption in over fifty years. Marseille, 1815. The dreams of principled young sailor Edmond Dantès (Niney) are about to come true; promoted to ship’s captain, he can finally marry the love of his life, Mercédès (Anaïs Demoustier). But his success inspires jealousy… betrayed by his rivals, Dantès is denounced as a member of a pro-Napoleon conspiracy, and incarcerated without trial in an isolated prison. After years of solitude, Dantès befriends the inmate in the adjacent cell, Abbé Faria (Pierfrancesco Favino), who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. An extraordinary plan is hatched to exact revenge on the three men who wronged him: assuming multiple identities – “the Count of Monte Cristo” among them - Dantès will first court his enemies, and then seek retribution…
DOUBLE FEATURE! Re-visit the Australian classic fully restored followed by unseen BTS footage and the making of the iconic film. The legendary Mick “Crocodile” Dundee returns to the big screen! CROCODILE DUNDEE: THE ENCORE CUT features a meticulous restoration that brings new life to this all-time movie classic, allowing audiences to rediscover what made it a global sensation and introduced modern Australia to the world. When making the 4K restoration of Crocodile Dundee, a large wealth of archival footage was found in the possession of Delvene Delaney, partner to the late John Cornell, co-creator of the globally-loved Australian landmark film. Inspired to share this treasure trove of iconoclastic materials, Delaney invites you in for an intimate glimpse at the collaboration and courage inherent in this enduring film, told from the people that brought it all together in LOVE OF AN ICON: THE CROCODDILE DUNDEE.
The legendary Mick “Crocodile” Dundee returns to the big screen! CROCODILE DUNDEE: THE ENCORE CUT features a meticulous restoration that brings new life to this all-time movie classic, allowing audiences to rediscover what made it a global sensation and introduced modern Australia to the world. American reporter Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) travels to the Australian outback to meet an eccentric bushman who survived a near-fatal crocodile attack. Introduced to Mick "Crocodile" Dundee (Paul Hogan) and the stunning wilderness of the Northern Territory, Sue invites Mick to New York to experience her world of gridlocked streets, dizzying skyscrapers and high-end parties.
Lia, a retired teacher, has promised to find her long-lost niece, Tekla. Her search takes her to Istanbul where she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, and Tekla starts to feel closer than ever.
Dale Frank, a painter known for his irreverent and vulnerable style, faces a whirlwind of tasks, preparing for an exhibition, fulfilling overseas commissions, restoring a mansion, establishing a botanical garden, and managing pain.
A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley. Co-adapted by Armando Iannucci. Co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley.
RESTORATION! In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story of five mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality blurs as the tale advances.
As Jane prepares to leave a police flat where she was born and raised, she starts to reflect on old memories including a painful story of love and intimacy lost between a handsome young policeman and Ann, the ambitious older girl Jane once secretly loved. These memories bring to light past secrets Jane has never told anyone. Thai language, English subtitles.
Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.
35TH ANNIVERSARY! One of Martin Scorsese’s most iconic films, GOODFELLAS reinvigorated the gangster picture with the rise-and-fall true story of a ‘wise guy’ named Henry Hill who advances through the mobster ranks before turning FBI informant. Starring Ray Liotta in the lead role, the film follows Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian New York kid who grows up idolising the Italian-American gangsters in his impoverished Brooklyn neighbourhood. He begins hanging around the mobsters, running errands and doing odd jobs until he gains the notice of local chieftain Paulie Cicero, who takes him in as a surrogate son. As he reaches his teens, Hill is inducted into the world of petty crime, where he distinguishes himself as a "stand-up guy" by choosing jail time over ratting on his accomplices. From that moment on, he is a part of the family. Along with his psychotic partner Tommy, he rises through the ranks to become Paulie's lieutenant; however, he quickly learns that, like his mentor Jimmy, his ethnicity prevents him from ever becoming a "made guy," an actual member of the crime family. Soon he finds himself the target of both the feds and the mobsters, who feel that he has become a threat to their security with his reckless dealings. With seminal supporting performances from Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino, Lorraine Bracco and Joe Pesci, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of the volatile Tommy DeVito, GOODFELLAS is a truly timeless Scorsese masterpiece, and is at its best on the big screen.
Edward, civil servant, flees fiancee Molly on their wedding day in Rangoon, 1917. His travels replace panic with melancholy. Molly, set on marriage, amused by his escape, trails him across Asia.
Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's best-selling memoir in which his mother is forced into activism when her husband was captured by a military regime in Brazil, 1964.
It's ChalaMAY! Cinema Nova celebrates one of the big screen's brightest stars with four flicks from across the oeuvre of Timothée Chalamet. Greta Gerwig’s impressive directorial debut stars Saoirse Ronan as a seventeen-year-old desperate to escape the mundane surrounds of her small Californian town. Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Ronan) dreams of attending university on the American east coast, mostly to frustrate her mother Marion (Laurie Metcalf), and sets about reinventing herself by hooking up with two very different boys (Lucas Hedges and Timothée Chalamet).
THE LAST JOURNEY follows Filip Hammar’s father Lars, who is retiring after 40 years as a beloved French teacher in Koping, Sweden. But instead of a “third age” with travel, wine, and experiences together with his wife, he becomes passive and tired. Filip and his best friend Fredrik, take Lars to his beloved France and let him revisit the places he loves. By making the same road trip that the family used to make when Filip was a child and staging some of his father’s fondest memories (often with hilarious consequences), they hope to rekindle Lars’ spark.
The daunting, rambling estate of Knowl is no home for a young woman on her own, and certainly not for Maud (Agnes O’Casey, The Miracle Club) - just 18 years old. Freshly burdened with the sudden death of her father, and granted inheritance to his entire estate when she comes of age at 21, Maud is alone, unschooled in the ways of society, and vulnerable. The wolves begin to circle… In a bewildering turn of events, Uncle Silas (David Wilmot, The Guard) is revealed as Maud’s guardian in her father’s will. A pariah of ‘society’, he is infamous for being a callous and uncaring man. Silas is furious at being denied his ‘rightful’ inheritance, and in a world designed to constrain women, deploys society’s most underhand weapons to bend Maud to his will. As family secrets are uncovered, Maud discovers and reclaims her fledgling independence. Lies We Tell is a chilling and atmospheric gothic tour de force, featuring a star making turn from Agnes O’Casey.
It's ChalaMAY! Cinema Nova celebrates one of the big screen's brightest stars with four flicks from across the oeuvre of Timothée Chalamet. Director Greta Gerwig’s (Lady Bird) acclaimed adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved drama stars Saoirse Ronan alongside Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep. Shot on location in Massachusetts – where Alcott grew up in real life – Gerwig’s film captures the authenticity and warmth of Alcott’s original story in a new vision that gives it bold modern flair.
Follows the life story of the world's greatest opera singer, Maria Callas, during her final days in 1970s Paris.
Grace Pudel is a lonely misfit with an affinity for collecting ornamental snails and an intense love for books. At a young age, when Grace is separated from her fire-breathing twin brother Gilbert, she falls into a spiral of anxiety and angst. Despite a continued series of hardships, inspiration and hope emerge when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman named Pinky, who is full of grit and lust for life. From Academy Award® winning animation writer and director Adam Elliot, MEMOIR OF A SNAIL is a poignant, heartfelt and hilarious chronicle of the life of an outsider finding her confidence and silver linings amongst the clutter of everyday life.
Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.
Adapted from the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, this stars Robert Pattinson as an "expendable" - a disposable crew member on a space mission, selected for dangerous tasks because he can be renewed if his body dies, with his memories largely intact. With one regeneration, though, things go very wrong.
Follows the beginnings of the iconic French-Armenian singer, songwriter and actor, Charles Aznavour, from zero to fame. Some French and Armenian language, English subtitles.
This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.
After seven decades filming every aspect of the natural world, David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in a spectacular new film, OCEAN with David Attenborough, a Global Cinema Release from 8 May, David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The powerful documentary takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us.
In the summer of 1982, during Israel’s invasion of Beirut, the Israeli army raided the Palestinian Research Centre, looting its entire archive, which contained invaluable documents and visual materials of Palestinian history. The erasure of Palestinian material culture is a more obscured front on Israel’s dispossession of Palestinian peoples, continuing with the recent destruction of archives, libraries, and museums in Gaza. These acts are deliberate violations of Palestinian sovereignty, making it harder for future generations to reclaim their histories. Through a blend of documentary and experimental filmmaking, A FIDAI FILM reclaims and confronts the looted images now held in Israeli archives, offering a counter-narrative to this erasure. Kamal Aljafari’s cinematic sabotage is an act of resistance against the destruction of Palestinian cultural memory, connecting past and present efforts to obliterate Palestinian heritage. Through this archival lens, the film emphasizes the urgent need to preserve and reclaim Palestinian history amid ongoing occupation and displacement. Short film UPSHOT to play before feature. Suleiman and Lubna, a retired couple, lead a quiet life on their remote farm—he works the fields, she manages the home. Their playful debates about their children highlight their close connection. But when a journalist shows up with questions about Suleiman’s past, their tranquillity is shattered. Arabic and Hebrew language, English subtitles.
In November 2023, Gaza-born Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi (Passing Dreams [PFF’25], Falastine Stereo, Leila’s Birthday) founded the Masharawi Fund to support films and filmmakers in Gaza. FROM GROUND ZERO, their first project, gave displaced artists—survivors of Israel’s assault—a platform for personal expression. The collection features 22 short films, spanning documentary, drama, stop-motion, and experimental video art. These films offer crucial context, countering the gruesome livestreams seen globally. Through allegory and creativity, filmmakers reflect on survival under bombardment. Khamis Masharawi’s Soft Skin shows orphaned children in an art therapy workshop, while Nidal Damo’s Everything is Fine follows a comedian who finds his venue destroyed after a massacre. Ahmed Hassouna’s Sorry Cinema explores a filmmaker’s fractured relationship with the art form. FROM GROUND ZERO provides an urgent response to catastrophe and a powerful portrait of Gaza’s resilient artistic community. Arabic language, English subtitles.
GARZEN TALES, directed by Mahmoud Nabil Ahmed, is a deeply moving documentary that offers an intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of four men in Gaza. Through its lens, the film captures their pre-war routines, providing a rare and authentic glimpse into a region often overshadowed by narratives of violence. Created by non-professional filmmakers as part of a workshop, GARZAN TALES brings a raw and personal perspective to themes of resilience, love, and survival, showcasing the intricacies of human existence in an environment marked by challenges. The film intertwines the stories of its protagonists, revealing their struggles, hopes, and moments of quiet joy, all set against the backdrop of a complex socio-political landscape. By focusing on the human experience rather than the conflict itself, GARZAN TALES offers a refreshingly unique narrative that celebrates the strength and dignity of Gaza's residents. Its poignant storytelling invites viewers to connect deeply with the lives depicted, fostering empathy and understanding for a community defined by endurance and a profound commitment to life amidst adversity. Through this heartfelt exploration, GARZAN TALES stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity in even the most challenging circumstances. Arabic language, English subtitles.
In Bethlehem, Sami meets his uncle Kamal, who runs a souvenir shop. With Kamal and his reporter daughter Miriam, they travel to Haifa seeking Sami's lost bird. Masharawi's film highlights everyday Palestinian life amid conflict. Markets bustle, tourists’ shop, and life continues despite challenges. Filmed on location across the West Bank, the road trip evokes Kiarostami's style while revealing Sami's family history, including his father's imprisonment. Though optimistic, the film acknowledges Palestinian reality through checkpoints, searches, and military presence. These elements are treated with resignation and occasional humour. Munajim's bright cinematography enhances the film's warmth, complemented by strong performances from Barhom as the weary but persistent Kamal and Ayyash as the determined Sami. PASSING DREAMS is a heartfelt film celebrating kindness and solidarity in adversity, placing hope at its centre with charm and sincerity. Arabic language, English subtitles.
THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US is a compelling story of two sisters fighting to claim their inheritance amidst patriarchal laws and political tensions under occupation. Blending dark humour with feminist themes, the film highlights their journey of resilience and solidarity, offering a poignant exploration of systemic injustice and the enduring power of sisterly determination. Short film AN ORANGE FROM JAFFA to play before feature. Mohammed, a young Palestinian, is desperately looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint. The driver, Farouk, discovers that Mohammed has already failed to cross the checkpoint. Trouble begins. Some Arabic and Hebrew language, English subtitles.
THE TEACHER is a powerful political drama that explores the deep emotional and moral complexities of resistance, loss, and survival under occupation. The story follows Basem El-Saleh (played by Saleh Bakri), a beloved Palestinian schoolteacher who leads a quiet double life. By day, he’s a compassionate educator and mentor to a group of teenage boys struggling to come of age under military control. But beneath the calm surface, Basem is involved in a clandestine resistance network, making increasingly dangerous choices to protect his students and his people. When one of Basem’s students, 17-year-old Adam, watches his father violently arrested by Israeli forces, his world begins to unravel. Basem becomes a surrogate father figure to the boy, offering protection and guidance while secretly drawing him closer to the resistance. As Adam becomes more radicalized, Basem faces impossible ethical decisions—how far can he go to safeguard his student, and at what cost? Shot on location in Palestine, THE TEACHER captures the haunting beauty and everyday brutality of life under occupation. With quiet intensity, it explores themes of identity, vengeance, and moral ambiguity, refusing easy answers as it examines the human cost of conflict. Saleh Bakri’s performance anchors the film, portraying a man tormented by duty, compassion, and rage. Farah Nabulsi’s feature debut, based in part on true events, is a gripping and emotionally resonant portrait of resistance, not just as action, but as lived experience. Though infused with moments of tenderness and hope, The Teacher confronts viewers with the harsh reality of systemic injustice and the heartbreak of trying to do right in a world that has long forgotten how. Arabic language, English subtitles.
In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
After 20 years away Odysseus decides to come back. The King has finally returned home but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.
An honest and life-affirming true story of the healing power of the natural world.
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble. Persian lagnauge, English subtitles.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.
80TH ANNIVERSARY! A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory.
After 20 years on the run overseas, small-time ex-criminal Johnny Spitieri (Spit) slips back into Australia on a false passport only to find himself locked up in an Immigration Detention Centre with a massive target on his back as old enemies come looking for him, determined to settle old scores. As he struggles to stay one step ahead, the resourceful Spit finds new friends in detention, teaching them his version of mateship, and what it means to be truly Australian.
When a man returns to his beach side hometown in Australia, he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a local group of surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood.
The result of a 10 year collaboration from ex-Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke, electronic music legend Mark Pritchard, and Australian multi-disciplinary artist Jonathan Zawada, known for his stunning visuals working across traditional gallery spaces, music videos and major cultural festivals like Coachella, TALL TALES is both a visual album and fairy tale for the modern world, depicting rising tides, kings and queens, amazon logistics and robotic arms under iridescent skies, intertwined with Thom’s echoed chants and Mark’s shimmering electronics.
50TH ANNIVERSARY! A bookish CIA researcher in Manhattan finds all his co-workers dead, and must outwit those responsible until he figures out who he can really trust.
Mareta, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.
January 2020. A film crew reunites near Wuhan to resume the shooting of a film halted ten years earlier, only to share the unexpected challenges as cities are placed under lockdown.
ENCORE SEASON! Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' (Th Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold out run in London's West End, Vanya will be playing exclusivly in cinemas in 2024.
RESTORATION! Brutal, uncompromising and stunning #WakeInFright tells is the story of a young teacher, John Grant, who arrives in a rough outback mining town planning to stay overnight before catching the plane to Sydney. But, on this one hot night in Bundanyabba, Grant decides to go into a smoky, crowded pub... However, one night stretches to five, in which he discovers gambling, ruins himself financially and plunges headlong toward his own destruction. When the alcohol-induced mist lifts, the educated John Grant is no more. Instead there is a self-loathing man in a desolate wasteland, dirty, red-eyed, sitting against a tree and looking at a rifle with one bullet left... There is no Australian film quite like Wake in Fright. Nominated cinema's ultimate prize, the Palme d'Or, at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival and still as raw and fresh today as it was then, rediscover this lost cinematic masterpiece.
Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her wife Lee's expensive IVF. Their plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet to celebrate their nuptials. THE WEDDING BANQUET is a joyful, exuberant and fresh take on the romantic comedy genre featuring an acclaimed and hilarious cast of multigenerational talent, led by Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked).
