The highly anticipated sequel from Alex Garland and Danny Boyle.

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What if you could open a doorway and walk through it to re-live a defining moment from your past? Visionary director Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang) returns with A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, a romantic fantasy-adventure starring the phenomenal Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Written by Emmy winner Seth Reiss (The Menu), this funny, emotionally rich and deeply thought-provoking tale follows a couple who travel through time to better understand one another - and themselves. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding. Soon after, through a surprising twist of fate, they find themselves together on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a sweeping adventure where they get to relive defining moments from their respective pasts. As they retrace the paths that shaped them, they begin to uncover how they got to where they are in the present… and whether they might still have the power to change what comes next. Featuring an all-star supporting cast including Golden Globe winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Oscar winner Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda), Lily Rabe (The Great Lillian Hall), and Billy Magnussen (Lilo & Stitch), A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY invites audiences to reflect and rediscover what it truly means to live fully. With wit, wonder, and emotional depth, the film underscores the power of confronting the past as a way to open the heart to love in the present.

After eight years away from cinema, Academy Award winning director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) returns with the critically acclaimed explosive thriller, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE. The chilling drama gives an excruciatingly tense portrayal of a nuclear attack on the United States with phenomenal performances from a stellar ensemble cast including, Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. With a riveting script from former president of NBC News, Noah Oppenheim, and Bigelow’s masterful execution for unrelenting, nail-biting storytelling, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE is a terrifyingly timely and sobering warning about the catastrophic potential of nuclear war.

Six brave puppies, captained by a tech-savvy ten-year-old boy, Ryder, set off on a Christmas adventure in the brand new Paw Patrol holiday special.

From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers), AFTER THE HUNT is a gripping psychological drama that probes the complex power dynamics, trust and consent, and far-reaching consequences of silence within the charged world of academia. Julia Roberts stars as a respected college professor whose world is turned upside down when her brilliant and outspoken student (Ayo Edebiri) accuses one of her closest colleagues (Andrew Garfield) of serious misconduct. As the academic community reels from the revelation, the professor is forced to navigate a treacherous landscape of loyalty, morality, and professional ethics. Meanwhile, the turmoil awakens a dark secret from her own past - one she has long buried - that threatens to unravel not only her career but her very sense of self. Tense and emotionally charged, AFTER THE HUNT explores the ripple effects of accusation and denial within a microcosm of power and privilege, posing difficult questions about complicity and courage. This layered drama, rich in nuance and moral ambiguity, will make its highly anticipated world premiere out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favourite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed......

Celebrate the life of the truly one-of-a-kind Hollywood legend, Diane Keaton, at a special Tribute Screening of the 1977 classic dramedy, Annie Hall, featuring her iconic Academy Award winning performance. Many filmgoers were introduced to Keaton's miraculous comic timing, distinct gender-nonconforming style - nobody could rock men’s slacks, vests and statement hats like her - and of course, her wonderfully awkward 'la-dee-da' line, from her career-defining performance in the titular role in Woody Allen's, Annie Hall. Her incredible career also included the beloved and greatly culturally impactful films 'First Wives Club', 'Something's Gotta Give', 'Father of the Bride' and 'The Godfather'. Cementing herself as a generational talent and a style icon, Keaton reframed the way women were seen on the big screen with whip-smart wit, inimitable charm and an unflinching sense of self. Film Synopsis: Comedian Alvy Singer (Allen) examines the rise and fall of his relationship with struggling nightclub singer Annie Hall (Keaton). Speaking directly to the audience in front of a bare background, Singer reflects briefly on his childhood and his early adult years before settling in to tell the story of how he and Annie met, fell in love, and struggled with the obstacles of modern romance, mixing surreal fantasy sequences with small moments of emotional drama.

The epic third instalment in James Cameron's Oscar-winning and record-breaking fantasy adventure film franchise follows the escalation of the conflict on Pandora as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe.

A sweeping yet deeply intimate portrait of family, inheritance, and the fragile ties that shape identity. When world-renowned but reclusive novelist Andrew Dyer (Bill Nighy) summons his estranged children to New York, the reunion sparks a collision of grief, memory, and long-buried secrets. As the brothers navigate their father’s towering shadow, questions of legacy, love, and belonging rise to the surface with piercing urgency. Anchored by Nighy’s elegant and layered performance, the film is elevated by a remarkable ensemble: George MacKay, Noah Jupe, and Johnny Flynn embody the fractured sons with unflinching vulnerability, capturing the raw ache of rivalry and reconciliation. Imelda Staunton brings depth and warmth as Isabel Platt, a figure who threads together past and present, while Dominic West delivers a quietly riveting turn that hints at hidden truths within the Dyer family. With luminous cinematography and a score that resonates long after the final frame, & Sons is a stirring meditation on the stories we inherit—and the ones we choose to write anew.

From first-time feature director Ronan Day-Lewis comes Anemone, a haunting, resonant exploration of fractured kinship and the trauma that lingers across generations. Co-written with his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, who makes his return to the screen after an eight-year hiatus, this film is as much a personal reckoning as it is a dramatic revelation. Set in the mist-shrouded woods of Northern England, Sean Bean’s Jem ventures from suburban life into the forested isolation of his estranged brother Ray (Day-Lewis), a man burdened by a traumatic past and lost to the world. Their reunion ignites a delicate dance of accusation, remembrance, and the fragile hope of redemption. With painterly cinematography by Ben Fordesman, a taut and lyrical score by Bobby Krlic, and a supporting cast including Samantha Morton and Samuel Bottomley, Anemone is a boldly intimate, emotionally charged drama anchored by Day-Lewis and Bean’s mesmersing performances. A cinematic homecoming and a fearless creation, Anemone probes the chasms between fathers, sons, and brothers with unflinching clarity.

Step inside the thrilling origins of a master filmmaker with Becoming Hitchcock – The Legacy of Blackmail. This captivating documentary revisits Alfred Hitchcock’s Blackmail (1929), a pivotal film that not only transitioned cinema from its silent origins but also crystallised the stylistic and thematic DNA of Hitchcock’s career. Director Laurent Bouzereau blends rare archival material, insightful commentary, and dynamic visual analysis to reveal how Blackmail became the blueprint for Hitchcock’s suspenseful storytelling. Through a fascinating exploration of both the silent and sound versions, the film highlights the iconic director’s daring experimentation with sound design, editing, and point-of-view. From the unsettling use of subjective perspective to the unforgettable presence of the vulnerable yet resourceful blonde heroine, audiences can trace the early emergence of Hitchcock’s iconic trademarks. Narrated with elegance by esteemed film critic Elvis Mitchell, this is more than a cinematic study, it’s a rediscovery of a film that marked the birth of modern thrillers and offers a front-row seat to the making of a legend.

A heartwarming story that has danced its way into cinema history, Billy Elliot returns to the big screen for its 25th anniversary. Set against the backdrop of the 1984–85 miners’ strike in Northern England, Stephen Daldry’s award-winning film follows 11-year-old Billy, a boy whose world changes the moment he stumbles into a ballet class. What begins as curiosity transforms into a passion that challenges expectations, defies tradition, and sparks a battle between grit and grace. Jamie Bell delivers a breakout performance as Billy, capturing the vulnerability, determination, and joy of a child discovering his true calling. With powerhouse support from Julie Walters and Gary Lewis, and a script penned by Lee Hall, the film remains as inspiring and poignant today as it was upon release in 2000. Celebrated for its uplifting message, striking performances, and unforgettable dance sequences, Billy Elliot is not just about ballet, it’s about courage, identity, and the transformative power of art. Join us in celebrating 25 years of this beloved classic that continues to move audiences worldwide.

Alice White, the sweetheart of London detective Frank Webber, murders in self-defense an artist who brutally attempts to seduce her in his studio. She escapes and returns home. Her distress is aggravated, however, when her fiancé is assigned to the case. Frank realises quite soon that she is somehow involved, and later he learns the truth when Tracy, a shady character who saw Alice come out of the studio, begins to blackmail him.

HITCHCOCK THE BEGINNING RETROSPECTIVE BLACKMAIL Alice White, the sweetheart of London detective Frank Webber, murders in self-defense an artist who brutally attempts to seduce her in his studio. She escapes and returns home. Her distress is aggravated, however, when her fiancé is assigned to the case. Frank realises quite soon that she is somehow involved, and later he learns the truth when Tracy, a shady character who saw Alice come out of the studio, begins to blackmail him. MURDER! Diana Baring, an actress in a touring company, is discovered near the scene of the crime when a woman is found murdered. She is charged with the murder, placed on trial and convicted on circumstantial evidence. However, one of the jurors, Sir John Menier, believes in her innocence and undertakes to prove it.

Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade is a compelling new documentary that captures John Lennon in the extraordinary final decade. It journeys through his post-Beatles years, tracing the triumphs, contradictions, and ambitions that shaped a decade of reinvention. With rare archival footage, candid first-hand accounts, and newly uncovered stories, the film portrays the humanity of Lennon: an artist rediscovering his voice, a dreamer who believed there was “nothing to get hung about,” and an activist urging the world to “give peace a chance.” From the turbulence of his “Lost Weekend” to the serenity of family life in New York, from immigration battles to the optimism of his comeback with Double Fantasy, this documentary paints a vivid portrait of an icon on the cusp of renewal. Both intimate and expansive, it’s a moving reflection on love, legacy, and the passage of time—because, as Lennon once sang, “life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.”

HITCHCOCK THE BEGINNING RETROSPECTIVE CHAMPAGNE Betty, the daughter of a millionaire, disagrees with him over a love affair, whereupon he pretends to have lost all his money, making it necessary for her to earn a living. She gets work in a cabaret, where she sells the champagne which her father made his fortune in. Realising he has gone too far, her father tries to extricate Betty from her cabaret entanglements. THE MANXMAN Pete and Phillip have been friends since boyhood in their small island village. Both men admire Kate, daughter of the village innkeeper. Pete goes abroad and is reported drowned. Kate had promised to wait for him, but thinking he is dead she falls in love with Phillip and has an affair with him. Pete returns suspecting nothing and he and Kate are married. But the child she shortly bears afterwards is Phillip’s.

Winner of four Academy Awards®, Chariots of Fire tells the incredible true story of two British runners who are driven to win at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience. In the class-obsessed and religiously divided United Kingdom of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Meanwhile, Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart Sybil (Alice Krige) in his single-minded quest. Featuring an iconic score by Vangelis, this highly acclaimed story of patriotism, faith and meritocratic success remains much admired over forty years after release.

Christmas Karma is a dazzling new musical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ timeless A Christmas Carol. Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) transports the story into a vibrant, multicultural present-day London, fusing tradition with bold modernity. At its heart is Mr. Sood (Kunal Nayyar), a wealthy British-Indian tycoon whose greed and prejudice blind him to the struggles of those around him. On Christmas Eve, three spectral guides arrive—Eva Longoria as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Billy Porter as the exuberant Present, and Boy George as the chilling Future. Together, they unravel Sood’s hidden wounds, confront his callous choices, and reveal the devastating path he is heading toward. Infused with bhangra beats, gospel harmonies, rap interludes and beloved carols, the film’s soundtrack is as eclectic and heartfelt as its message. With a glittering cast that also includes Hugh Bonneville, Charithra Chandran, Pixie Lott, and Danny Dyer, Christmas Karma is a radiant celebration of identity, redemption, and the power of community spirit.

A storm is coming — and it’s bringing more than snow. Emma Thompson delivers a powerhouse turn in Dead of Winter, UK director Brian Kirk’s icy, nerve-shredding thriller. Barb, a widowed fisherwoman, sets out across the frozen backroads to scatter her husband’s ashes. But when a blizzard cuts her off from help, her solitary journey collides with terror: a kidnapped teenage girl hidden in a remote cabin, guarded by a desperate and volatile couple. What follows is a gripping descent into survival where every gust of wind and creak of wood tightens the noose. Thompson grounds the film with steel and vulnerability, while Judy Greer and Marc Menchaca radiate menace in roles that twist unpredictably. Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb’s script crackles with tension, and Kirk’s stark direction transforms snowbound isolation into a character of its own. Visually striking, emotionally fierce, and utterly relentless, Dead of Winter is not just a thriller — it’s a storm of suspense you’ll feel in your bones long after the end credit rolls.

This compassionate drama from writer-director Paul Andrew Williams, gradually sharpens into a nerve-pricking psychological thriller as the serpentine story unfolds. Andrea Riseborough delivers a transfixing performance as Colleen, a solitary neighbour who steps in to care for Elsie (Brenda Blethyn), an elderly woman fiercely guarding her independence. Their friendship begins with quiet gestures and gentle companionship, yet beneath the surface something darker stirs. As debit cards are exchanged and small boundaries blur, trust becomes uncertain, and an ordinary act of kindness evolves into a tense contest of control. Shot with intimate precision by Vanessa Whyte and underscored by Raffertie’s delicately needling score, the film captures the fragile intersection between care and coercion. Jason Watkins brings steel-edged nuance as Elsie’s wary son, whose suspicions heighten the unease. Williams balances warmth and dread with striking clarity, crafting a story that resonates long after the credits roll. Dragonfly is both a love letter to resilience and a razor-edged portrait of modern loneliness, sparking vital questions about dignity, duty, and the ethics of care.

Step into a delightfully absurd world of class, cricket, and cunning in Fackham Hall — a gleefully irreverent spoof on the grandeur of period drama. In this riotous comedy of manners, lovable pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) insinuates himself into the storied Davenport estate, sparking a forbidden romance with Rose Davenport (Thomasin McKenzie). But as family rivalries bubble and scandals erupt — including a disastrous wedding and a sudden murder — Eric finds himself framed, his future and Rose’s hanging in the balance. With a stellar ensemble cast including Katherine Waterston, Tom Felton, Emma Laird and Damian Lewis, Fackham Hall delights in skewering the rules of aristocratic decorum while still tugging at the heart. Conceived in the spirit of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, it lampoons Downton Abbey-style tropes with rapid-fire wit and affectionate derision. This is Jimmy Carr’s screenwriting debut, and his love for the absurd infuses every line from high tea to low skulduggery. Fackham Hall will leave audiences chuckling behind their gloved hands and eager for another scandal at the manor. Pearl clutching optional.

Winner of the Audience Award at the BFI London Film Festival, this sharp-edged comedy with a beating heart, bursts onto the screen with wit, warmth, and just the right amount of chaos. Edward (James McArdle), a writer on the cusp of international success, is all set for his big U.S. book tour when life pulls the rug out from under him—his beloved mother Alma (the incomparable Fionnula Flanagan) suffers a stroke. Suddenly, Edward is stuck juggling deadlines, doctor’s visits, and the crushing weight of care. But things really spiral when his three best friends skip town for a Pride festival, leaving him with their mothers too. What follows is a whirlwind weekend in Dublin where four wildly different women - sharp, stubborn, hilarious, and heartbreakingly human - collide under one roof. Arguments fly, secrets spill, and unlikely alliances bloom. Directed by Darren Thornton, Four Mothers is a riotous, deeply moving ode to the mess of family, chosen and otherwise. Expect laugh-out-loud clashes, tear-jerking confessions, and a bracing reminder of the love that binds us when everything else falls apart.

Winner of eight Academy Awards®, this epic and acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley in a career-defining performance), the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. After he returns to India from South Africa, lawyer Mohandas Gandhi launches a campaign of protest against Britain's oppressive colonial rule. Dedicated to the concept of non-violent resistance, Gandhi is initially dismissed by English officials, including the influential Lord Irwin (John Gielgud). However, eventually he and his cause become internationally renowned, and his gatherings of passive protest move India towards independence.

Set against the sweeping highlands of Scotland, Glenrothan is a heartfelt drama about roots, reconciliation, and the ties that refuse to be broken. The story follows two estranged brothers who return to their hometown after years apart, each carrying the weight of old conflicts and unspoken regrets. Drawn back by the passing of their father, they find themselves not only confronting family history but also rediscovering the power of community in a place where tradition runs deep. Shot with breathtaking cinematography that captures both the rugged beauty and quiet intimacy of rural life, Glenrothan is as much a love letter to the landscape as it is a stirring human story. The film blends warmth, humour, and poignancy, offering audiences a moving exploration of belonging and forgiveness. This is the directorial debut from Brian Cox, who stars alongside an outstanding ensemble including Alan Cumming, Shirley Henderson, Alexandra Shipp, and Siobhan Redmond. Anchored by a script rich with authenticity, Glenrothan is an evocative journey into the heart of family, memory, and homecoming.

Grow is a spirited British comedy that plants laughter and heart in equal measure. Directed by John McPhail, the film whisks audiences to England’s self-proclaimed “Pumpkin Capital of the World,” where tradition rules and rivalry runs deep. Enter Dinah Little (Golda Rosheuvel), a no-nonsense farmer whose quiet life is upended when her niece Charlie (newcomer Priya-Rose Brookwell) arrives with a knack for making things bloom — especially giant pumpkins. With the help of Arlo, played with lovable chaos by Nick Frost, Charlie throws herself into the village’s fiercely competitive pumpkin contest. What follows is a riot of pumpkin sabotage, midnight garden capers, and community-wide antics that test loyalties and stir long-buried grudges. McPhail infuses the story with playful energy, balancing slapstick with genuine tenderness, while the countryside setting brims with golden harvest colors and rustic charm. At once a cozy small-town romp and a heartfelt tale of family, resilience, and belonging, Grow proves that sometimes the biggest transformations start with the smallest seeds.

1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. From Academy Award® winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) comes a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity. A luminous adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s internationally celebrated novel, Hamnet reframes the story of William Shakespeare through the eyes of his wife, Agnes, portrayed with breathtaking depth by Jessie Buckley, alongside Paul Mescal’s compelling Shakespeare. Having premiered at Telluride before winning the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hamnet immerses us in the fragile joys and shattering sorrows of family life in 16th-century Stratford.

I Am Martin Parr offers a vibrant and intimate portrait of one of the world’s most celebrated photographers, delivering audiences a rare chance to step inside the colourful lens of his singular vision. Known for his sharp wit, playful irony, and unflinching eye, Martin Parr has spent decades capturing the humour, absurdity, and humanity of everyday life. This documentary takes viewers beyond the iconic images, revealing the man behind the camera, his inspirations, quirks, and relentless curiosity about the modern world. The film blends candid interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and a dazzling archive of Parr’s work to chart his evolution from a young observer of British culture to a global chronicler of consumerism, leisure, and social rituals. At once humorous, provocative, and deeply human, this enduring documentary is as much a meditation on photography as it is a celebration of creativity and observation. Whether you’re a longtime admirer or a newcomer, this film invites you to see the ordinary made extraordinary, all through Martin Parr’s unmistakable eye.

Bold, poignant, and infused with unexpected humor, I Swear tells the extraordinary story of John Davidson, a young man whose life takes a sharp turn in the 1980s when he begins to experience the sudden onset of Tourette syndrome. At a time when the condition was largely unrecognised and misunderstood, John’s world expands in ways that few could imagine. His unfiltered voice, once seen as disruptive, becomes a rallying point for understanding and change, carving out a space where honesty, individuality, and courage shine through. Robert Aramayo embodies John with remarkable energy and depth, capturing the raw humanity of a figure who insists on being heard. Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan deliver performances that illuminate the warmth, wit, and resilience that surround him. Kirk Jones directs with a balance of compassion and sharp observation, weaving together moments of laughter and heartbreak into a resonant cinematic experience. I Swear is more than a portrait of one man’s journey, it is a powerful affirmation of identity and the transformative power of voice.

On the striking volcanic coast of Fuerteventura, Islands unfolds as a hypnotic portrait of dislocation, temptation, and moral ambiguity. Tom (Sam Riley), once a promising tennis player, now drifts through life as a resort coach, numbing himself with drink and transient flings while hiding from his past. When a British family—Anne (Stacy Martin), her husband Dave (Jack Farthing), and their young son—arrive under the bright pretense of holiday leisure, Tom is drawn into their seemingly perfect yet fragile world. Hired to guide their excursions and mentor their child, he finds himself both seduced and unsettled by Anne’s allure and the cracks in her marriage. When Dave vanishes without explanation, paradise turns menacing. Shadows of suspicion deepen, loyalties fracture, and Tom’s carefully constructed detachment begins to collapse. With echoes of Patricia Highsmith and Hitchcock, Jan-Ole Gerster transforms sun-soaked landscapes into a stage for simmering dread. Islands is a tense and stylish “vacation noir” that asks how far we will go to escape ourselves.

At 85, John Cleese isn’t easing into retirement - he’s hitting the road in John Cleese Packs It In, a wry, often poignant documentary that accompanies one of his most ambitious undertakings. Over six weeks, Cleese performs 23 shows across 16 European cities in five countries, battling travel chaos, creaking joints, and his own stubborn urge to keep going. But this isn’t simply a performance film, it’s also a backstage glimpse at a comedy legend reckoning with time, legacy, and public expectation. As he reflects on six decades of work—from Cambridge Footlights to Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and A Fish Called Wanda, we see not just the polished icon, but the vulnerabilities beneath: fatigue, doubt, and the occasional absurd indignity of aging in the spotlight. With 90 minutes of intimate access and off-guard moments, John Cleese Packs It In is equal parts tribute and reckoning. Audiences will laugh, maybe wince, and almost certainly be moved, as Cleese confronts the question everyone has: if this is the end of the road, how do you bow out on your own terms? Silly Walks optional.

Step into the emotional heart of Lollipop, a moving new drama that explores resilience, love, and the will to fight for family. Posy Sterling delivers a searing performance as Molly, a young mother freshly released from prison, determined to reunite with her children in foster care. The road is anything but straightforward: every bureaucratic step forces her to prove worthiness while battling a system designed to keep her at arm’s length. Without custody she cannot secure a home, yet without a home she cannot regain custody - a cruel cycle that threatens to undo her resolve. Molly’s path is illuminated by Amina, portrayed with quiet power by Idil Ahmed. More than a friend, Amina becomes an ally and partner in reimagining what survival and motherhood can look like when society closes its doors. Together, they forge creative strategies to confront systemic obstacles, navigating heartbreak with humour, tenderness, and bold defiance. Shot with raw intimacy, Lollipop is an ode to friendship, justice, and the fragile yet unbreakable bonds that define us.

Moss & Freud invites audiences into a rare and electric dialogue between two British icons: supermodel Kate Moss (Ellie Bamber) and master painter Lucian Freud (Derek Jacobi). Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker James Lucas, this lyrical biopic captures the extraordinary nine months in 2002 when an already world-famous Moss becomes Freud’s muse, baring far more than just skin. The couple's collaboration emerges from curiosity and audacity: Freud, long skeptical of celebrity culture, agrees to paint her nude. Over the course of long, nocturnal sessions in his London studio, the two forge a bond that transcends art and challenges them both. While Bamber plays Moss with striking vulnerability and defiance, Jacobi brings gravitas and enigmatic force to Freud. Yet Moss & Freud is not simply the portrait of artist and subject—it is a meditation on identity, intimacy, and the transformative power of creation. With lush period detail, emotional immediacy, and the sensibilities of two creative giants colliding, the film promises a hypnotic journey into revelation and a portrait of an icon reborn.

In a hypnotic folk-horror fever dream set in 1976 Wales, married musicians Darcy (Dev Patel) and Daphne Davenport (Rosy McEwen) forsake London’s noise for a countryside retreat, hoping to channel nature’s hidden voices into their art. When Darcy inadvertently steps into a fairy ring, they unlock a sound beyond comprehension and invite an otherworldly child (Jade Croot) into their home, whose presence may be as benevolent as it is menacing. Darcy begins to descend into obsession, while Daphne unspools her own inner anxieties beneath a calm exterior. Together they are pulled deeper into folklore’s murk, crossing a spectral line between innocence and something more uncanny. Shot on warm 35mm film, the soundscape is constructed around analogue electronics amplifying every rustle, drip, and breath into a shiver of dread. A quietly unnerving chamber piece, Rabbit Trap lingers in the shadows beckoning you to question just how far you’ll go to capture the right note.

What does it mean to search for truth when evidence is uncertain and memory unreliable? Re-Creation boldly confronts this question by re-imagining the aftermath of one of Ireland’s most shocking unsolved crimes: the 1996 murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier at her West Cork holiday home. British journalist Ian Bailey was investigated by Irish authorities but never stood trial in Ireland, though he was convicted in absentia by a French court. Directors Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father) and David Merriman abandon conventional settings to construct a suspended, abstract space where twelve jurors gather to weigh the evidence and imagine the trial that never happened. Within this stark chamber, tensions ignite as testimony is retold, dissected, and disputed. Starring Vicky Krieps, Aidan Gillen, and Colm Meaney in commanding performances, director Sheridan himself appears as foreman, steering jurors through shifting perspectives that challenge not only guilt but the very machinery of justice. Echoing 12 Angry Men yet carving its own path, Re-Creation is courtroom cinema transformed into an intense, riveting psychological reckoning.

HITCHCOCK THE BEGINNING RETROSPECTIVE RICH AND STRANGE Fred and Emily Hill, a happy young married couple, inherit money and decide to take a world cruise. On board ship their new-found fortune goes to their heads; Fred loses most of his money to a fake princess, while Emily also gets involved in an escapade. A shipwreck rekindles their relationship, and they return to the security of England and home, having had their fill of romance and adventure. NUMBER 17 A beautiful woman, member of a gang of thieves, falls in love with a detective, who is tracking her associates. She saves him from death at the hands of the gang and thereafter they must flee from the revenge of her former associates, resulting in a freight train car chase.

A romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s, Shakespeare in Love imaginatively follows the witty, sexy and timeless tale behind the creation of the greatest love story ever told. A young Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is out of ideas and short of cash. He meets his ideal woman when a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role in his latest comedy, that is being staged before it is written. As they fall into forbidden love, he is inspired to write one of his most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet. Winner of the Academy Award® and BAFTA Award for Best Film, and Golden Globe for Best Comedy or Musical, Shakespeare in Love features an all-star cast led by Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Step into the dazzling world of Ken Russell’s The Boy Friend (1971), a lavish, tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden age of musicals. Adapted from Sandy Wilson’s hit stage production, the film stars Twiggy in a radiant screen debut as Polly Browne, a shy understudy suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the lead actress collapses. What follows is an exhilarating mix of backstage chaos, soaring fantasy numbers, and affectionate satire of 1920s musical extravaganzas. Russell pulls out all the stops, blending lush art-deco sets, kaleidoscopic costumes, and ingenious choreography that seamlessly oscillates between reality and dream. Twiggy, already a fashion icon, astonishes with her charm and vulnerability, while the ensemble cast delivers irresistible energy and wit. From tap-dancing sailors to Busby Berkeley-inspired spectacles, the film sparkles with spectacle and heart. Both a playful parody and a heartfelt love letter to musical theatre, The Boy Friend celebrates the magic of performance and the courage of an unlikely star.

Winner of seven Academy Awards® and rated an impressive 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, The Bridge on the River Kwai is an epic war drama adapted from the novel by Pierre Bouelle, that was a critical and popular success at the time and now remains an enduring classic. Set in a Japanese prisoner-of-war (POW) camp in Burma during World War II, it follows a group of British POWs who are forced to build a railway bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. They are oblivious to a plan by British and American intelligence officers who are conspiring to blow up the structure in a daring commando raid through the jungle. However, Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness), who supervised the bridge’s construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Yorkshire, 1916, as World War I ravages the English countryside and strips small towns of their men, the local choral society faces near collapse. In a move borne of desperation, they turn to Dr. Guthrie (Festival favourite Ralph Fiennes), a formal and exacting choir master recently returned from Germany, to rebuild their singing ranks by recruiting adolescents in place of grown men at war. As Dr. Guthrie pushes these young voices toward a performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, the teenagers wrestle with impending conscription, growing up in the shadow of loss, love, and national tension. With original screenplay by Alan Bennett, his first new film script in decades, alongside Fiennes the film stars Roger Allam and Mark Addy. With sweeping landscapes, choral harmonies, and intimate moments of transformation, the film explores the power of community, music, and art to heal in the darkest times. The Choral stands as both dedication and celebration delivering a story of voices raised together, even when separated by war.

Winner of nine Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, the sweeping expanses of the Sahara are the setting for a passionate love affair in this epic adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel. Near the tail-end of World War II, a badly burned plane crash victim, Laszlo de Almasy (Ralph Fiennes), is tended to by a nurse, Hana (Juliette Binoche), in an Italian monastery. His past is revealed through flashbacks involving a married Englishwoman (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his work mapping the African landscape. He recalls tales of adventure, political intrigue, and an involvement in a fateful love affair, and Hana learns to heal her own scars as she helps him.

Spoons at the ready as Every October, the quiet Highland village of Carrbridge transforms into the spirited stage for the World Porridge Making Championship. At the heart of this quirky yet heartfelt contest lies a humble goal: to stir the perfect bowl of oats, water, and salt. In The Golden Spurtle, director Constantine Costi follows competitors from across the globe as they converge with ladles, secrets, and dreams of winning the coveted trophy. This year’s event carries special weight as beloved chieftain Charlie Miller, who has guided the contest for decades, prepares to step down. Through Charlie’s farewell and the devotion of contestants, the film becomes more than a culinary chronicle: it’s a meditation on tradition, community, and the rituals that bind us together. With rustic imagery, wry humour, and a warm, observational lens, The Golden Spurtle captures both the silliness and the sincerity of its subject. A celebration of passion in unlikely places, this is a documentary to savour - comforting, stirring, and unforgettable.

Paul Mescal and Britain’s Josh O’Connor deliver luminous performances in this sweeping, elegiac romance set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century America. Adapted from Ben Shattuck’s celebrated short story, the film follows Lionel (Mescal), a gifted farm-boy with synesthesia (a phenomenon that causes sensory crossovers), and David (O’Connor), a fellow music student he meets at the New England Conservatory in 1917. Their connection deepens through a shared devotion to folk music, yet the onset of World War I pulls them apart with David sent to the front lines and Lionel back to Kentucky. Reunited after the war, the pair embark on a journey through rural Maine, capturing voices and songs on fragile wax cylinders, preserving a vanishing cultural heritage even as their own lives diverge. Crafted with breathtaking restraint, Oliver Hermanus’ film of quiet textures and haunting silences, sees landscapes echo memory and sound itself becomes a vessel of longing. The History of Sound is both an intimate love story and cultural elegy, a tender meditation on music, memory, and the ways love endures through loss.

Winner of 7 BAFTA Awards and 4 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, The King's Speech stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter and Guy Pearce in a drama based on the true story of the man who would become King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George 'Bertie' VI (Firth) reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded nervous stammer and considered unfit to be King, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue (Rush). Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

Two estranged friends. Six hundred kilometres. One unforgettable journey. In The North, director Bart Schrijver invites audiences on a breathtaking pilgrimage through the Scottish Highlands, where the raw beauty of the land collides with the unspoken weight of the past. Chris and Lluis, once inseparable, reunite after years apart to tackle the West Highland Way and the Cape Wrath Trail. What begins as a physical challenge soon becomes a test of trust, endurance, and the possibility of reconnection. Shot entirely on location, the film captures the Highlands in all their elemental force, mist curling over ridges, rain sweeping across valleys, silence stretching as wide as the lochs. Performances by Bart Harder and Carles Pulido ground the epic scenery with intimate emotion, their restrained chemistry revealing as much in pauses as in words. A moving blend of adventure and meditation, The North is a cinematic experience for anyone drawn to stories of resilience, friendship, and the healing power of nature.

HITCHCOCK THE BEGINNING RETROSPECTIVE THE RING “One Round” Jack Sanders is a young boxer travelling the country in a fair. He is in love with the cashier, his only ambition being to beat all comers and to make enough money to marry her. A shrewd promoter gives him the job of sparring partner to the heavyweight champion. Jack is jubilant and marries the cashier. Jack discovers she has an affair with the champion, and he challenges him to a fight for her affection. THE FARMER’S WIFE A middle-aged landowner, who after being a widower for five years, decides that the time has come for him to remarry. With the aid of his faithful housekeeper, Araminta, he compiles a list of eligible females and sets off on his journey to make his choice. To his surprise, he is rejected by all of them and plumets into despair, with only the company of Araminta to ease his pain.

HITCHCOCK THE BEGINNING RETROSPECTIVE THE SKIN GAME The Hillcrests are a wealthy family who have held their country estate for many generations and they consider themselves the moral leaders of the community. On learning that the ‘upstart’ Hornblowers seek to dispossess the Jackson family after thirty years of tenure, they enter upon battle in the Jackman defense. JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War of the early 1920s, this tragicomedy based on Sean O'Casey's play, follows a working-class Irish family who experiences tragedy as they await a large inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values are.

When a young father, portrayed with heart-rending vulnerability by Benedict Cumberbatch, loses his wife, the home he shares with his two sons becomes a place heavy with silence. Into that silence bursts an enormous crow - a presence that is loud, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore. More than just an intruder, the bird becomes a force that mirrors their grief: sometimes cruel, sometimes comical, and, at unexpected moments, strangely protective. Based on Max Porter’s celebrated novella Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, the film brings the metaphor vividly to life, showing how the crow invades their routines, unsettles their world, and refuses to let them retreat from sorrow. Yet as days unfold, what first feels monstrous becomes a companion of sorts and pushes the family to confront pain, remember love, and discover a way forward. Visually arresting and emotionally resonant, The Thing with Feathers is a powerful exploration of loss that reminds us healing often arrives in the most unexpected of forms.

Twiggy captures the rise of a cultural icon who reshaped beauty, fashion, and fame. In the late 1960s, Twiggy’s striking look, wide eyes, sharp pixie cut, and fearless individuality, catapulted her from London teenager to global phenomenon almost overnight. More than a chronicle of her meteoric career, this is an intimate portrait of a woman learning to navigate the intense spotlight of celebrity while forging her own identity. Directed by Sadie Frost, who previously helmed the documentary Quant (BFF2021), this new work blends rare archival material with vivid storytelling, immersing audiences in the energy of Swinging London and the era’s cultural revolution. Stylish, bold, and emotionally rich, Twiggy offers a fresh perspective on a figure who transformed the way we think about beauty and self-expression. A story of influence, reinvention, and enduring relevance, Twiggy examines not only the image that defined a generation but also the creative drive and resilience behind it.

Written and directed by Harris Dickinson, Urchin is a haunting, compassionate odyssey of survival, redemption, and the fragile architecture of hope. In his bold feature-length directorial debut, Dickinson crafts a visceral social-realist tapestry through the eyes of Mike (Frank Dillane), an unhoused man freshly released from prison who attempts to piece together his fractured life amid indifference and systemic barriers. What unfolds is neither heroic nor sensational but deeply human. As Mike navigates rehab, menial jobs, tenuous relationships, and his own inner demons, moments of dark humor, lyrical surrealism, and cinematic intimacy are revealed. Premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2025, Urchin claimed the FIPRESCI Prize, and Dillane earned the Best Actor award for his luminous, raw performance, cementing the film’s place as one of the year’s most striking discoveries. A lean yet unflinching portrait that resists easy answers while demanding empathy, Urchin heralds Dickinson as an audacious new voice in British cinema and a filmmaker to watch.

This UK co-production features a brilliant ensemble and from the opening frame to its haunting coda, Words of War immerses audiences in the brave and fraught world of investigative journalism under siege. Maxine Peake delivers a fearless, searing performance as Anna Politkovskaya, the Russian reporter who refused to be silenced even as she exposed atrocities in Chechnya. Opposing her stars Ciarán Hinds as Dmitry Muratov, her editor and moral anchor, and Jason Isaacs as her conflicted husband, who watches her rise while fearing its costs. Following Anna’s courageous journey through intimidation, violence, and resistance—poisonings, threats, and state-sanctioned pressure only intensify her conviction. The film interrogates the price of truth in a regime built on fear, asking: when the state commands silence, who dares to speak? Bold in its stakes, intimate in its heartbreak, Words of War is a vital, timely cinematic testament to the power and the peril of bearing witness. This biopic is not just a portrait of one woman’s sacrifice, but a rallying cry for press freedom in perilous times.

In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.

Aware that the future does not hold many options for her in a riverside community on Marajó Island, a 13-year-old girl decides to confront the violent machinery that governs her family and the women in her community.

In the arid hinterlands, two ruthless men—both forsaken by the same woman—turn their bitterness into a violent feud. Within this lawless landscape, others scarred by romantic disappointments are drawn into the conflict, and what begins as private resentment soon erupts into duels, hired gunmen, and the corrosive forces of wounded pride and fragile masculinity. AWARDS 2024 Festival de Gramado - Best Brazilian Feature Film REVIEWS “If you like your humor as dry as the landscape, Same Old West is downright hilarious.” — The Movie Gourmet “Rassi transforms the Chapada dos Veadeiros … into his Monument Valley … men express love through violence.” — Philippe Leão, via Letterboxd

A desperate mother flees with her kids, hiding them in her recycling cart. Homeless and vulnerable, she transforms their harsh reality into a thrilling journey, shielding them from the truth of their precarious situation.

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.

Fresh off the success of his hit thriller Conclave (2024), Oscar-nominated director Edward Berger delivers a gripping character study featuring Oscar nominee Colin Farrell as a high-stakes travelling gambler, and Oscar winner Tilda Swinton as the private investigator determined to bring him down. When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.

Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween! The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell. Bat out of Hell -The Musical promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless! This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.

Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again. Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine. From returning visionary writer-director Scott Derrickson, Black Phone 2 is written again by Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill, based on characters created by Joe Hill. The film is produced by Jason Blum, Derrickson and Cargill. The executive producers are Joe Hill, Adam Hendricks and Ryan Turek.

Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON delivers a heartbreaking and humorous portrait of one crucial night in the turbulent life of legendary Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, who faces the future as his professional and private life unravels during the opening night party of "Oklahoma!". Ethan Hawke stars as Hart in a tour de force performance.

Brazilian Film Festival is to promote Brazilian culture and storytelling in Australia, fostering a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of Brazil’s cinematic voice. The festival aims to create meaningful cross-cultural connections through the universal language of film.

Oscar-nominated provocateur Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) reunites with stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons for the bold and absurdist sci-fi dark comedy-thriller, BUGONIA. The twisted social satire follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men (Plemons and rising newcomer Aidan Delbis) who team up to abduct a high-powered American CEO (Stone), convinced she is an alien bent on destroying Earth. What unfolds is a darkly twisted journey that blurs the lines between paranoia, power, and survival. Debuting to a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, the film has been hailed as a "masterclass in directorial control", boldly challenging audiences both emotionally and intellectually. Written by 'The Menu' co-writer Will Tracy, BUGONIA is an English-language reimagining of Jang Joon-hwan’s acclaimed 2003 Korean cult classic, 'Save the Green Planet!' - now reinterpreted through Lanthimos’ uniquely off-kilter vision.

Oscar-nominated provocateur Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) reunites with stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons for the bold and absurdist sci-fi dark comedy-thriller, BUGONIA. The twisted social satire follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men (Plemons and rising newcomer Aidan Delbis) who team up to abduct a high-powered American CEO (Stone), convinced she is an alien bent on destroying Earth. What unfolds is a darkly twisted journey that blurs the lines between paranoia, power, and survival. Debuting to a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, the film has been hailed as a "masterclass in directorial control", boldly challenging audiences both emotionally and intellectually. Written by 'The Menu' co-writer Will Tracy, BUGONIA is an English-language reimagining of Jang Joon-hwan’s acclaimed 2003 Korean cult classic, 'Save the Green Planet!' - now reinterpreted through Lanthimos’ uniquely off-kilter vision.

When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, the world mourned an icon. A defining comedic voice who wrote and appeared in numerous films and TV productions, and who – in a beloved double act with Bryan Dawe – skewered political hypocrisy for almost 30 years on current affairs shows, he gave away very little about his own life. At home, by contrast, he was an open book. In a remarkable series of recorded conversations between John and his daughter, writer/director Lorin Clarke, he traces his steadfast resistance to authority back to his childhood and offers delightful insights into his four decades in the entertainment industry. Weaving together personal anecdotes, a rich television archive, tales from international comedy greats and riches from more than 200 boxes of Clarke’s work and letters, this MIFF Premiere Fund–supported documentary is a deeply personal insight into a legend of the antipodean screen, and a tribute to the disruptive power of creativity.

For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the sadistic warden or the yard's resident heavy, Dragline, who ends up admiring the new guy's unbreakable will. Luke's bravado, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison's dreaded solitary confinement cell, "the box," make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers.

Recently widowed, Barb (Academy Award winner Emma Thompson) travels through snowbound Northern Minnesota to scatter her deceased husband’s remains at the remote lake where they shared their first date. En route she discovers a teenage girl, kidnapped and held hostage in an isolated cabin in the middle of nowhere. With no phone service and hours from the nearest town, she has become the young girl's only hope for survival… but at what cost to herself?

DEPECHE MODE: M is a cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture's relationship with death, framed by the iconic performances of Depeche Mode during their 2023 Memento Mori tour. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film captures the band's three sold-out shows in Mexico City, attended by over 200,000 fans, blending concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material. DEPECHE MODE: M celebrates the band's global influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition — a sacred meeting point where pain, memory, joy, and dance dissolve into one another, blurring into something profoundly and beautifully human.

In a forgotten patch of countryside, a woman is battling her demons: embracing exclusion yet wanting to belong, craving freedom whilst feeling trapped, yearning for family life but wanting to burn the entire house down. Given surprising leeway by her family for her increasingly erratic behavior, she nevertheless feels ever more stifled and repressed. Motherhood, womanhood, the banality of love, the terrors of desire, the brutality of another person carrying your heart forever.

The story centers on souls trapped in the world due to hatred or unfulfilled desires.

It's almost time to bid farewell... Acclaimed period director Simon Curtis (Downton Abbey: A New Era, My Week with Marilyn) reunites with Oscar-winning writer and creator of the beloved period drama franchise, Julian Fellowes, for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE – a moving and majestic final chapter to one of cinema’s most cherished British sagas. The cinematic return follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. With secrets revealed, old flames rekindled, and long-standing loyalties tested, the Crawleys must embrace change while the staff prepare for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Featuring the return of dazzling Highclere Castle favourites, this cinematic event promises to deliver wit, romance, and regal splendour in classic Downton Abbey fashion. Fifteen years in the making, don’t miss the unforgettable final instalment to this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning phenomenon.

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 disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky 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 intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.

An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. “Ella McCay” features an all-star cast including Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. The film is produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., Jennifer Brooks.

From A24 comes ETERNITY — a crowd pleasing romantic comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner. In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

“You’re going to feel like you’re in the seat” From the visionary director behind Top Gun: Maverick, Joseph Kosinski, comes the high-octane, action-packed sports drama, F1: THE MOVIE, starring Oscar winner Brad Pitt and rising talent Damson Idris (Snowfall series). Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” racing legend Sonny Hayes (Pitt) is coaxed out of retirement to lead “APXGP”, a struggling Formula One team that’s on the verge of collapse. Convinced by his former teammate to return to the sport he once loved, save the failing team and chase one more chance at glory, he sets out to mentor and drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) – the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. As the engines roar, Sonny finds his past catching up with him and soon discovers that in Formula One racing, your teammate is your fiercest competition – and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. With unprecedented access to real F1 Grand Prix circuits and cutting-edge camera technology, F1: THE MOVIE delivers an electrifying, inside-the-cockpit perspective of Formula One racing like never before. One of 2025’s most anticipated cinematic powerhouses, this adrenaline-fuelled spectacle goes beyond the track to tell a feel-good, visceral story of triumph, heartbreak, and the sheer drama of the world’s most iconic motorsport. Featuring real F1 drivers from all ten teams, with full support from world champion driver and producer Lewis Hamilton, the FIA and race promoters, F1: THE MOVIE offers an unparalleled and truly immersive moviegoing experience.

They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins. One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town’s first ever Fazfest. Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have kept the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades. The cast of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 includes returning co-stars Theodus Crane as Jeremiah and the legendary Matthew Lillard as William Afton. The film features new characters played by Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone, Pennyworth), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld), Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters franchise, Annabelle Comes Home) and horror icon Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale). Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi and is written by game series creator Scott Cawthon.

Only monsters play God… From Oscar-winning visionary Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) comes FRANKENSTEIN, a bold and haunting reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic tale. Oscar Isaac (Ex Machina, Inside Llewyn Davis) stars as Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant yet egotistical scientist whose obsession with defying death leads to a monstrous creation. Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Priscilla) delivers a career-best performance as the Creature - born of ambition, but doomed by rejection. Their fateful connection ultimately spells the downfall of both creator and creation. With his signature craftsmanship, del Toro conjures Gothic grandeur, rich symbolism, breathtaking production design and a sweeping, lyrical score to deliver a powerful meditation on isolation, forgiveness, and the cost of unchecked ambition. Featuring standout performances from scream queen Mia Goth (Pearl, X) and Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained), FRANKENSTEIN is more than a horror story - it’s a soulful resurrection of a literary masterpiece.

Two decades after their unforgettable body-swap debacle, FREAKIER FRIDAY reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for a fresh, fast-paced, and heartwarming new chapter in the beloved comedy franchise. With signature Disney charm and a modern twist, this spirited sequel blends millennial nostalgia with new generational chaos, proving some lessons are worth repeating. Now a grown woman juggling career, co-parenting and a second marriage, Anna (Lohan) finds herself back in the same house, and the same family dynamic that once turned her world upside down. Her mother Tess (Curtis), recently retired and feeling increasingly out of step with her daughter’s hectic life, is doing her best to hold it all together. But when an unexpected magical mishap triggers another body swap, this time involving multiple family members across three generations, the result is a riotous, multi-perspective adventure in walking a mile in someone else’s shoes (or heels). FREAKIER FRIDAY is a joyous celebration of family and the beautiful mess of growing up at any age. A feel-good cinematic treat for audiences, young and old, returning fans and first-timers alike.

In 1987 the Giannakopoulos family, fans of the Panathinaikos Athletic Club, decided to take over management of the men's basketball department. The decision would launch them on a journey to the Stars. The film captures the team’s journey from the establishment of the men's basketball department in 1919, the inauguration of the women's team in 1937 and the resistance activities of its athletes during the Occupation, to the building of the Indoor Hall under the stands of the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium and the team’s reaching the Final Four of the Cup Winners' Cup, all leading up to the pivotal moment when the Giannakopoulos family took over the its administration, which led it to repeated successes in the European Basketball Championships.

A Touch of Spice is a story about a Greek boy (Fanis) growing up in Istanbul, whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and life require a touch of spice to give them flavour. Fanis grows up to become an astrophysicist and an excellent cook, using his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him. Many years later he leaves Athens, where he is now living, and travels back to his birthplace to reunite with his grandfather and his first love; he comes now to realise that he forgot to put a little bit of spice into his own life.

On the night he turns fifty a seasoned late-night radio presenter realises, with unease, that his youth is gone forever. While he unravels his life on air and messages from a distant past are transmitted from a forgotten answering machine, an old love affair left in limbo comes back to haunt him. His army service in the Presidential Guard (Evzones), the silent nocturnal audience, a midnight marathon, the dimly lit Athenian antiquities and the nocturnal landscape, all mingle nostalgically and dreamily with the radio waves…

Set in 1922, Brides is the story of a mail-order bride – one of 700 from every corner of Greece, Turkey, Russia and Armenia – aboard the SS King Alexander bound for the USA. In her suitcase is a photograph of an unwelcome bridegroom and her wedding gown. Also on this vessel, but travelling in first class rather than third, is an American photographer on his way home to a failed marriage. She meets him and falls in love...

An estate agent interested in investing wanders around the area of Neos Kosmos in Athens, formerly known as Dourgouti. Through his eyes unfolds the past, present and uncertain future of this once run-down district. A district like a deserted island, right next to the Acropolis, sharing the fate of similar neighborhoods around the globe. A district that silently records the history of the city for the last 100 years, just before gentrification takes complete control of the area and radically changes its character.

This supernatural comedy begins in Greece: Ella is the only child of Jack, an American singer-songwriter, and Despina, the zany, overprotective Greek owner of a cooked meat shop. Nick, Ella’s only friend, is a shy, nerdy ten-year-old. As Ella and Nick grow older their friendship turns into love, but in 2010 the Greek economy collapses, Nick vanishes, Jack dies and Despina and Ella move to America and set up shop there. Ella is now a 27-year-old late-bloomer, dreaming of becoming a singer, but Despina wants her to take over the business. During their daily fight, Despina drops dead of a heart attack, only to return as a ghost, haunting Ella with unwanted advice and romantic guidance after Nick resurfaces as a handsome doctor and something of a playboy.

Three people head towards a turning point in their lives: at a dig in Philippi, an archaeologist discovers an unlooted tomb; at a bird sanctuary in Thrace, a game warden pays back a poacher in his own coin; a factory owner goes berserk when his wife leaves him, taking with her their two small children.

Our Opening Night Selection. Crete, 1889. Captain Michalis is an uncompromising Cretan whose sacred duty is the liberation of Crete. However, the moment he meets Emine, the wife of his blood brother, Nouribeys, he's possessed by a demon. Temptation won't leave him alone and distracts him from his duty. The decision of whether to follow his duty or succumb to his passion will have a catalytic effect on all involved. The novel Captain Michalis, upon which the film is based, has won international acclaim. It's been translated into 28 languages and is Nikos Kazantzakis' best-selling work worldwide. Inspired by the author’s childhood memories of his father in Crete, it delves into the Cretan people’s particular way of life and their fervent desire for freedom. The events in the story take place shortly before the Cretan Revolution, which aimed to liberate the island of Crete from the Ottoman Turks.

In 1930s Andros, the island known as “Little England” because of its maritime tradition, local women mostly marry seamen and spend lonely lives, with their menfolk absent for long periods and sometimes lost at sea. A captain’s daughter, Orsa, is passionately in love with a sailor, Spyros, but her mother, Mina, at the helm of the family during her husband’s long absences, turns down Spyros’ marriage proposal for Orsa because of his humble background. Obeying her mother’s wishes, Orsa marries Nikos, a captain and ship owner. Years later, Spyros returns to the island as an accomplished captain with excellent prospects. Mina decides that he is now eligible to marry Orsa’s younger sister Moscha. After the wedding, the two couples share the same house. Following World War II, suppressed feelings are rekindled...

The enigmatic old woman, Rosa from Izmir (Smyrna), and the powerful Ismael have lived for decades with the weight of a well-kept secret. Dimitris, an avid collector of Greek objects in Asia Minor, is preparing an exhibition in a renowned museum in Athens on the culture of the nationalities who cohabited in Izmir before the genocide. During a trip to Izmir with the museum's curator and his girlfriend, Rita, he accidentally finds a bloodstained Greek wedding dress in a small antique shop. An old photograph, a bloodstained wedding dress, and a letter become the reasons to retell their story from the past.

In a stunning mountain village, a quirky pastry chef named Mr. Panagiotis (Alexandros Antonopoulos) is forced by circumstance to hide a little girl, Fani (Ariadni Velli), in his house. It doesn't take long for his two grandkids (Spyros Douyias and Stella Mouriki) and their mate (Stratis Zacharis) to find the hidden Fani, and just like that, the "gang of five" is formed. The four kids and Mr. Panagiotis embark on a fantastic adventure that blurs the lines between reality and fairytale. But first, they have to pull the wool over everyone's eyes. They need to trick Mr. Panagiotis's daughter (Katerina Geronikolou), the local doctor (Meletis Ilias), and pretty much everyone in the small community. They face a heap of obstacles, and after a thousand and one twists and turns, their secret is revealed, and they're forced to face the music. Will they live happily ever after? The whole crew gets mixed up in a comedy full of icing sugar, childhood dreams, and sweet tunes by Themis Karamouratidis. The film's song is performed by Eleonora Zouganeli.

A middle-aged woman, Smaragda, moves into her late mother's house in Ayia Napa, a tourist town in Cyprus, taking on the care of Bella, her mother's guide dog. Concerned about the environment, but with problems in her relationships, single and professionally stagnant, she ponders on the heritage she will leave. As a former children's TV show host yearning to return to the industry and facing rejection, she explores social media, encountering both fame and backlash. Financially strained, she takes a job as a kids' entertainer at a tourist resort, a far cry from her previous aspirations. And yet…

The touching story of the singer Stelios Kazantzidis, a child of a refugee family from Pontus, who managed to create a brilliant career thanks to his enormous talent and against all social and personal difficulties. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, night bouncers, fanatics, and great conflicts, create the mosaic of his life. A tribute film to a great singer, whose voice spoke to the hearts of all Greeks around the world. A film for those who loved him, and those who would like to get to know him.

Over the past 70 years, Mykonos has experienced transformations that test the limits of imagination: once it was dirt cheap, today it’s unaffordable; once it was “off the beaten track”, today it’s a top destination; once it was inclusive, today it’s exclusive. So, what happened? How did a tiny island become a melting pot for such radically divergent experiences? Was it once α paradise? Is it still? In this documentary the cinematic material is intercut with exclusive interviews, a mosaic of people of all ages from different walks of life – locals, internationals, intellectuals, artists, farmers, bar owners -– all offering their unique perspective on the Mykonos experience and providing a behind-the-scenes, intimate view of a complicated and fascinating island.

World Premiere - Closing Night Film. Collaborators for the last 30 years, with films such as Everynight...Everynight, Silent Partner, Tom White, and The Taverna, Alkinos Tsilimidos and David Field come together again for a riotous comedy, The Kink. Written and produced by Alkinos Tsilimidos, and directed by David Field, Andrew Petropoulos debuts his first feature as the cinematographer. The Kink is the suburban story of a past-his-use-by-date, sex obsessed conman (Mirko Grillini) who is blackmailed by his lawyer’s over protective mother (Sally-Anne Upton) to do the unthinkable. With only two days to plan everything, he employs his lover’s husband to assist. But as the inexperienced duo attempt to execute the plan, they soon discover in the world of swingers, swindlers, gold diggers and mummy’s boys, it’s all about... The Kink!

Pantelis Voulgaris’s most recent film deals with one of the most important chapters of modern Greek history: the execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters by the German occupying forces on May 1st, 1944, in Kaisariani, as reprisal for the ambush of Nazis by the Greek Resistance. It takes us to the concentration camp of Chaidari, the period before Labor Day (May 1st), and introduces us to the people behind the tragic events. The leading character is 34-year-old Napoleon Soukatzidis, a Cretan born in Asia Minor, who had been arrested under the Metaxas dictatorship in 1936 and had been in prison and exile ever since.

From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionise the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”

DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first ever cinematic adventure with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late. The all-star comedic voice cast includes Saturday Night Live powerhouses Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney and Melissa Villaseñor, as well as Emmy nominee Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!, American Dad!), Jason Mantzoukas (Invincible, Big Mouth), and Fortune Feimster (Fortune Feimster: Crushing It, Velma). The beloved series voice cast reprises their roles as Pandy Paws, CatRat, Cakey, DJ Catnip, Baby Box, MerCat and more.

In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). Written & directed by Aziz Ansari, and starring Seth Rogan (TV’s The Studio, The Long Shot), Keanu Reeves (John Wick & Matrix franchises), and Aziz Ansari ( TVs Parks & Recreation and Master of None, This is The End).

The real-life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Filmed live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original Broadway cast.

1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. From Academy Award® winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) comes a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity. A luminous adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s internationally celebrated novel, Hamnet reframes the story of William Shakespeare through the eyes of his wife, Agnes, portrayed with breathtaking depth by Jessie Buckley, alongside Paul Mescal’s compelling Shakespeare. Having premiered at Telluride before winning the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hamnet immerses us in the fragile joys and shattering sorrows of family life in 16th-century Stratford.

Award-winning filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek returns with this Italian box office hit, a joyous and touching tribute to the costume designers and seamstresses whose great craftsmanship bring to life the magic of cinema. Inspired by Özpetek’s personal experience frequenting film and theatre tailoring shops in the 1980s, Diamonds features a dazzling all-star ensemble cast led by Luisa Ranieri (Parthenope IFF24) and Jasmine Trinca (Maria Montessori IFF24), with costumes by designer Stefano Ciammitti. In the present day, Özpetek decides to make a film about women and so gathers his favourite actresses for a lunch and script read-through, which leads to his imagination transporting them into another era. In 1970s Rome, sisters Alberta and Gabriella run a prestigious fashion house, where the noise of the sewing machines fills a workplace populated by women. When an important order arrives from an Oscar-winning costume designer client, challenges arise as the team of talented dressmakers try to fulfill the requirements. Outside and within the atelier, passions, anxieties, and unbreakable bonds intertwine as the line between reality and fiction begins to blur.

In 1949, the Italian city of Naples lies in ruins after the devastation of WWII. Amidst the poverty and rubble-strewn streets of the city, two children, Carmine and Celestina, try to survive as best they can by helping each other. Like so many others, they dream of going to America. After a chance encounter with a steamship’s chef, one night, they secretly stow themselves away on a ship bound for New York to reach Celestina’s sister, who emigrated to America several years earlier. On board, Carmine and Celestina join the many Italian emigrants seeking a new, better life in America. On the run from the Italian purser (Pierfrancesco Favino), the pair eventually arrive in an unknown metropolis, which, after several misadventures, they eventually learn to call home. Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini and Tullio Pinelli from the 1980s, Napoli – New York is a compelling and hopeful coming-of-age story about the duality of dreams and disillusionment, the search for identity and the pursuit of a better life.

Artist and debut filmmaker Myrid Carten has been filming since she was a child. Her mother Nuala, once a successful social worker, suffered a mental breakdown after the sudden death of her own mother. She shuffles between rehab clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and occasionally the street. When Nuala goes missing somewhere in Ireland, Myrid returns from London to find her and picks up her camera again in response to this new crisis. Her search takes her into a feuding family, a contested house. Intimate, surprising, and often darkly funny conversations with her mother and other family members reveal the trials of loving someone who struggles with addiction and madness. Home videos from Myrid’s childhood and recordings of video installations from her current work as an artist form a playful blend of fictional and documentary elements, which compellingly capture the vicious cycle of care and rage. Atmospheric Irish ballads about vagrant drinkers and dreamlike images of the neglected family home conjure the cultural and relational roots at play. In fresh and inventive ways, the film returns to a familiar, universal question: how can we be with those we love without losing ourselves? A WANT IN HER is an immersive, first person account of the cost of love, and how difficult it can be to escape.

Featuring standout performances from Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan (Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin) and Christopher Abbott (Possessor, Sanctuary), Bring Them Down is a tense and gripping thriller about two warring families set against the harsh landscape of the west of Ireland. Michael (Abbott), the last son of a farming family, lives an isolated existence with his ailing, cantankerous father Ray (Colm Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret from his past, Michael has isolated himself from the world and dedicates himself to his prized flock. When the ongoing conflict with rival farmer Gary and his wayward and unpredictable son Jack (Keoghan) stirs old tensions and grievances, it triggers a chain of events that take increasingly violent and devastating turns, leaving both families permanently altered. Directed and co-written by first-time filmmaker Christopher Andrews and co-starring Colm Meaney, Paul Ready and Nora-Jane Noone, Bring Them Down is a fierce, muscular debut that signals a bold new cinematic voice.

17-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Kicked out of his suburban foster home, he moves in with his estranged older brother Shane and his young family. As far as Shane is concerned this is a temporary arrangement, but Christy begins to feel at home on Cork’s working-class Northside. As he makes friends and begins to let the community in, he also reconnects with his past through his seemingly more corrupting extended family, despite Shane’s efforts to protect him. Shane wants something better for Christy at any cost – even if it means he has to push him away. As the brothers look to reconcile their turbulent past, their family and the community around them offer hope for Christy’s future. Bursting with humour, soul, and raw authenticity, the film stars breakout talent Danny Power and Diarmuid Noyes alongside a brilliant Irish ensemble including Emma Willis, Alison Oliver, Chris Walley, and Helen Behan. The film also features members of Cork’s Kabin Studio, the arts collective behind ‘The Spark’ — the 2024 viral hit with over 1 billion views, dubbed the “song of the summer” by The New York Times.

When Young Henry’s (Ciarán McMenamin – Hope Street, Rig 45) wealthy uncle starts courting “the Widow” Maureen Tweed (Kathy Kiera Clarke – Derry Girls, Bloodlands), he starts to fear that he’ll be written out of Old Henry’s (Pat Shortt – The Banshees of Inisherin, The Guard) will. Conspiring with his wife, Pauline (Judith Roddy - Darklands, Derry Girls, Say Nothing) and a chauffeur with a chequered past known as Gerry the Wheels (Gerard Jordan – Blue Lights, Game of Thrones, Father Ted), Young Henry puts a plan in motion to make sure that the Widow Tweed never sees a penny of the inheritance he thinks is rightfully his. However, when Pauline’s guilt threatens to expose them, fear and distrust starts to seed within the trio. Not knowing who can trust whom, their dirty deed leads to a series of events that there is no coming back from, for any of them.

This beautiful, feel-good, contemporary Irish Language movie is one for all of the family, bringing together Irish music and traditions with the resilience of 10-year-old, Molly, who’s on a heartfelt mission to wake her father from a coma. Molly’s dad, Ruraic, is injured in a car crash and is moved to a rehab centre, where Molly meets Malachy, a grumpy old man. Drawn to the beautiful music she hears him play, Molly learns that Malachy was once a champion fiddler known for the magic in his hands. Their unlikely friendship blossoms as she persuades him to teach her the fiddle. Together, they embark on a journey filled with music, determination, and the healing power of connection, searching for the magic only music can bring. Set in Rathmullen County Donegal, Fidil Ghorm combines a beautiful film score with breathtaking scenery, setting the scene for a story full of love, joy and magic. Molly and her family’s musical and emotional journey make 85 minutes of heartwarming cinema.

Housewife Of The Year tells the story of Ireland’s treatment of women through the prism of a unique, surreal, live televised competition, that has to be seen to be believed, where a generation of Irish women competed in front of a live audience for the title of ‘Housewife of the Year’. The documentary is compelling viewing for those generations for whom Gay Byrne’s Late Late Show set the moral agenda and the Catholic Church was all powerful in Ireland. The former contestants share their direct experiences of marriage bars, lack of contraception, Magdalene laundries, financial vulnerability, huge families, boredom and shame and of course, of being contestants in the competition. What shines through is the courage and spirit of the women who sometimes overcame major obstacles to reach a place in life where they are proud of their achievements. They hail from a variety of backgrounds and from places as diverse as Galway, Cork, Kildare, Donegal, Dublin and Limerick. It is a poignant, often hilarious, uplifting story of a resilient generation of women and how they changed a country.

Dónal Lunny is one of Ireland’s most outstanding artists, and this is the first film account of his life – a portrait that reveals his peerless contribution to Irish culture and music. Bono has called him “Ireland’s answer to Quincy Jones”. His influence is evident across an extraordinary range of production credits and collaborations, including work with Elvis Costello, U2, Van Morrison, Sinéad O’Connor, Paul Brady, Baaba Maal, Kate Bush and many more. A founding member of Planxty, The Bothy Band and Moving Hearts, Lunny played a central role in reviving and transforming Irish traditional and folk music for new generations. In this film, music fuses with the personal arc of Dónal Lunny’s biographical journey, bringing the artist into being on screen. It explores how pivotal moments in his creative and personal life intersected with major cultural, political and historical shifts in Ireland and across the world. The film also features rare and powerful performances – including a moving reunion with Christy Moore.

Kathleen (Hazel Doupe – Say Nothing, Calm With Horses) is 18 and fresh out of foster care. Her departure coincides with the death of her biological mother and so she returns to her hometown to take ownership of her mother’s house. She gets a job and even a friend; but the emptiness of Kathleen’s life cannot be filled by social media and reality shows. Alone and desperate for a mother figure, she sets out on a destructive path to find one. What does the future hold when the past is all you've got? This is director Eva Birthistle’s debut feature. Well known in Ireland as an actor with outstanding roles in Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters, alongside Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn, and right back to her debut on RTE’s Glenroe.

Mrs Robinson tells the impressive life story of change-maker Mary Robinson: Ireland’s first female President, a pioneering UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the successor of Nelson Mandela as Chair of The Elders. This intimate portrait of Mary Robinson from director Aoife Kelleher (One Million Dubliners) takes viewers from Mary Robinson’s childhood in Mayo in the rural west of Ireland to the world stage working with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Unfettered access for the first time allows the viewer to hear Mary’s commentary on a changing Ireland, her legal wins decriminalising homosexuality, legalising divorce and contraception and her triumphant Presidential victory. It also tracks the lows of her decision to leave the Presidency early and her duping by the Dubai royal family over the Princess Latifa affair. Mrs Robinson is an inspiring story about female leadership, human rights activism and climate action. At 81 years of age, Mary Robinson has lost none of her spark and this doco captures her integrity and her passion for life.

With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

Soak up culture, community and the craic at Palace cinemas! Now in its 11th year, the Irish Film Festival has grown to encompass 5 cities - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth.

It’s 2003, and a love story spanning decades has just begun. Bubbly highschooler Miu and quiet senior student Minato dream of a life beyond their sleepy Okinawan town, and when a MiniDisc jumble brings them together, the pair bond over their shared love of music. As they exchange songs romantic sparks fly, and the two start envisioning a life in Tokyo - to the quiet disappointment of Miu’s loyal best friend, Ryūsei. But when Miu follows Minato to Tokyo after graduation, she is soon met by the harsh realities of city life. Being a small fish in the big pond brings its challenges, and unexpected circumstances spur Miu and Minato’s lives in different directions. Fast forward to the present, and Miu’s daughter is left to piece together the untold stories of her mother’s past. Inspired by 366 Nichi, the hit song by Okinawan band HY, this emotionally charged story is one that celebrates the strength of love in all its forms - romantic, familial and platonic. No stranger to the genre, director Takehiko Shinjō’s (And Yet, You Are So Sweet) latest coming-of-age romance is one that many can relate to, with its themes of growth, ambition and having the courage to follow your dreams.

It’s job hunting season and six high-achieving university students make it to the final round of recruitment for the elite tech company, Spirallinks. With over 10,000 competitors behind them, the tension is palpable in the conference room where the finalists receive their last task - a group discussion where they will debate an issue facing the company. From rivals to teammates, the young hopefuls band together and create a study group to prepare for the challenge that will determine their career’s fate. However, an unexpected twist in the hiring process threatens the alliances formed, as dirty secrets are exposed and the students stop at nothing to achieve their final goal - getting hired. True to form, director Yūichi Satō’s (City Hunter) latest work heavily leans into his signature closed-room storytelling style. Based on Akinari Asakura’s wildly popular novel of the same name, Six Lying University Students delivers a high-pressure, suspense-driven drama fraught with manipulation, deceit and a good dose of scandal.

True to his profession, mild-mannered tax office investigator Kumazawa (Seiyō Uchino) is used to living by the book. However, his life as a civil servant is turned upside down when he’s tricked out of his savings by a slick con artist who goes by the name Himuro (Masaki Okada). Humiliated and furious, Kumazawa vows to get revenge until the swindler offers a tantalising deal: Team up, and he’ll help Kumazawa retrieve over one billion yen in unpaid taxes from the corrupt and well-moustached property developer Tachibana (Yukiyoshi Ozawa), in exchange for Himuro’s own freedom. Reluctant at first, Kumazawa’s desire to bring Tachibana to justice proves stronger than his personal grudge against Himuro, and so the swindled begins his training to become the swindler. Together with a ragtag team of eccentric fraudsters they form the Angry Squad, and what begins as a professional sting quickly spirals into something far more personal. Adapted from the hit South Korean drama Squad 38, this feel-good escapade delivers fast-talking tricksters, corporate power plays and an ensemble of lovable outcasts with plenty of tricks up their sleeve. In his latest work, director Shin'ichirō Ueda (One Cut of the Dead), delivers a spirited heist comedy packed with heart, hustle and a not-so-subtle message: don’t mess with civil servants!

Wrongfully accused of a crime, Kakunoshin Yanagida is cast out from his hometown and stripped of his samurai status. Resigned to life in an Edo tenement house with his daughter Okinu, Kakunoshin carves out a meagre living making handcrafted hanko (signature stamps). But when a chance encounter over a game of Go pits him against the unscrupulous merchant Genbee Yorozuya, Kakunoshin is pulled into a world of gambling and debt. For him, Go is no mere pastime - it’s a battlefield where honour itself is at stake. When rumours of the truth behind his exile emerge, Kakunoshin seizes the chance to clear his name and avenge his late wife. But as righteousness collides with reality, it is Okinu who must bear the price of her father’s revenge. Award winning director Kazuya Shiraishi’s (The Blood of Wolves, 2018) first period drama, Bushidō masterfully blends traditional storytelling with contemporary cinematic techniques. Adapted from a famous rakugo (verbal comedy) piece, the story of Bushidō is brought vividly to life by lead actor and former pop idol Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and supported by a compelling performance from Jun Kunimura (Kill Bill: Volume 1, 2003). Rich with the spectacle of traditional festivals and the intensity of samurai duels, Bushidō unfolds a tale of honour, pride and sacrifice, meticulously staged like the ancient game of Go.

Ever wondered what’s going on with the intricate workings inside your body? This live-action take on the hit manga series Cells at Work! reimagines the human body as a bustling metropolis populated by 37 trillion cells. Inside high schooler Niko’s (Mana ASHIDA) body, a hard-working but clumsy red blood cell (Mei NAGANO) frequently loses her way as she eagerly delivers oxygen through the bloodstream. Meanwhile, her battle-hardened counterpart, a white blood cell/Neutrophil (Takeru SATOH), relentlessly hunts down invading bacteria. Alongside trillions of other anthropomorphised cells, this unlikely duo must fight together to protect Niko from foreign threats—one immune system emergency and bacterial invasion at a time! In stark contrast, Niko’s father Shigeru (Sadawo ABE) often gives in to his vices, and his cells constantly battle under the strain of poor habits and stress. Part science lesson and part theme park ride, director Hideki TAKEUCHI ’s (Fly me to the Saitama, THERMAE ROMAE) adaptation artfully injects soul into the seemingly absurd. This surreal comedy is layered with educational themes and cutting sincerity, making for a genuinely touching reminder of the wonders of the human body. Quirky, and over-the-top, Cells at Work! brings to mind Inside Out meets Power Rangers—with a surprisingly high body count!

Matsuoka teaches at a culinary school, but dreams of becoming head chef at a French restaurant. One day, his student Tashiro, complains that he hears a strange sound “like a chime”, which he believes is trying to send him a message. Unperturbed, Matsuoka dismisses the claim and carries on with his routine lesson, until Tashiro’s escalating distress leads to a shocking act that can no longer be ignored. In an attempt to restore a sense of normalcy, Matsuoka turns his attention to his next student, but something is off in his demeanour... As a growing sense of unease seeps into Matsuoka’s daily life, dread and distrust begin to permeate his classroom. Intercut with snapshots of domestic life that hint at an unravelling beneath the surface, Chime offers a warped portrait of the everyday, punctuated by agitation and fear. Created by renowned Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, 1997), and featuring his signature wide shots, eerie sound design, and a disarming colour palette, Chime is a deceptive story of psychological and moral fracture. Kurosawa masterfully draws terror out of the ordinary, crafting a short, sharp film that cuts straight to the bone. A rare and exquisite thriller that premiered worldwide at the Berlinale Special 2024, Chime’s quiet eeriness lingers long after the final frame.

Disillusioned factory worker Ryōsuke Yoshii (Masaki Suda) rejects the safe path of company promotions in favour of his own side hustle: flipping goods online for a profit under the alias ‘Ratel.’ Through unscrupulous tactics of bullying and manipulation, he buys cheap medical devices, knockoff handbags and other grey market items for a fraction of the price he later resells them for, leaving a trail of angry retailers and dissatisfied customers in his wake. As his business grows, so does the need for space and anonymity. After relocating from the city to a rural lake house with his apathetic girlfriend Akiko (Kotone Furukawa) and hiring a local assistant, Ryōsuke believes he is on the up and up. But as the money rolls in, hostility festers in the digital sphere and danger quietly lurks in the shadows of the internet, waiting for a chance to creep into reality. A modern psychological thriller from renowned horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Cloud uncannily probes the anxieties of technological and social isolation in a capitalist world. Throughout the film, minimalist soundscapes and unnerving cinematography masterfully build an increasing sense of paranoia and threat—hallmarks of Kurosawa’s signature ‘tension to climax’ style. First screened at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, Cloud has garnered global admiration for its introspective and experimental edge. A true Kurosawa thriller, its sustained suspense is punctuated by moments as unpredictable as they are unsettling.

Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, gifted son Kikuo (rising star Ryō Yoshizawa) is taken under the wing of famed kabuki actor Hanjirō Hanai (played by the iconic Ken Watanabe, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai). Alongside the great performer’s only son, Shunsuke (Ryūsei Yokohama), he dedicates his life to the artform—a centuries-old Japanese theatrical tradition known for its costumes, elaborate makeup and innovative stagecraft. Over the ensuing decades, against the backdrop of stunning stagings of classic kabuki tales, the destiny of the two young disciples entwines and twists—from acting school to the most prestigious stages—and their hearts suffer as much yearning, scandal and glory as their onstage alter egos. Only one of them will become the master of the art. Based on the best-selling novel by Shūichi Yoshida, Kokuhō (which translates as 'National Treasure') stormed the Japanese box office in mid-2025, with demand escalating for months on the back of word of mouth, becoming a true cultural phenomenon.

Set in Osaka, the story follows siblings Toshiki and Fumiko, who lost their parents early on. As the older brother, Toshiki promised their late father he would always protect his little sister, Fumiko. Taking on the role of both parent and brother, Toshiki dropped out of high school to work at a local factory to support them both. Now, Fumiko has grown and the day of her wedding is drawing near. As Toshiki watches the happy couple set out to begin a new chapter he can’t help but grumble, all while feeling a sense of relief. He rehearses his speech for Fumiko's big day, when an unsettling thought creeps in: Fumiko holds the memories of a woman who died in an incident. The film is based on the short story Hana Manma, featured in the short story collection of the same name by Minato Shukawa, winner of the prestigious 133rd Naoki Prize. Directing the film is Tetsu Maeda, a director celebrated for his empathetic storytelling and meticulous direction. His films seamlessly weave humor, raw emotion and deeply moving moments—qualities evident in works like And So The Baton Is Passed.

Once the face of the prime time TV program Showtime 7, Shinnosuke Orimoto (Hiroshi Abe) was a national news anchor until mysteriously being forced to step down from his position. Now relegated to a late-night radio gig, the washed-up presenter receives an ominous call from a stranger warning of an imminent bomb threat. Initially dismissing the call as a hoax, Orimoto hangs up... only to witness a deadly blast at a nearby power plant minutes later. As havoc unfolds, Orimoto jumps at the chance to relive his glory days as a newscaster, and steps into the role of negotiator live on the air. But when the incident spirals out of control, Orimoto must tread carefully—or face explosive consequences. With innocent lives on the line, will Orimoto succeed in reclaiming the spotlight, or will his pride be his downfall? Every second matters in this high-stakes action thriller, based on the South Korean box office hit The Terror Live. Featuring a stellar performance by veteran actor Hiroshi Abe, this race against the clock is a wild ride that will have audiences gripped from start to finish.

Following the brutal murder of his eight-year-old daughter, Albert (Damien Bonnard) is consumed by thoughts of revenge. Believing his daughter’s death to be linked to a violent organ trafficking network known only as ‘The Circle’, Albert teams up with Sayoko (Kō Shibasaki), a Japanese psychiatrist with a mysterious past. Together, the pair embark on a mission to kidnap and interrogate those they deem responsible. On the surface, Serpent’s Path is a stark tale of vengeance; beneath it lies a web of anxiety and emotional displacement that turns this film into a deeply unsettling psychological thriller. Set in Paris, Serpent’s Path is director Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s French-language remake of his own 1998 film by the same name. A bleak descent into human desperation, Serpent’s Path employs Kurosawa’s signature wide shots and static compositions to let violence and tension unfold with slow, dreadful inevitability. In this remake, the supporting lead—originally a male character—is reimagined as Sayoko, whose reserved persona proves even more chilling juxtaposed against the raw anguish of grieving father Arthur. Hauntingly compelling from the first frame, Serpent’s Path drew international acclaim following its screening at the 2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival.

The year is 2020, and measures against COVID-19 are starting to affect life all over Japan. Masks, temperature checks and constant sanitising are a necessary annoyance – but for one enthusiastic Tokyoite, the ‘new normal’ brings a thrilling opportunity. Leaving behind his life in the city, young salaryman Shinsaku (Masaki SUDA) decides to work remotely and moves to a small town on the Sanriku Coast of Miyagi Prefecture, where he rents an empty house from wary landlord Momoka (Mao INOUE). Surrounded by the stunning nature of Tōhoku, Shinsaku spends his days indulging in his favourite hobby, fishing, and discovering the charm of his new neighbourhood. But as scars from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami remain fresh, can the territorial locals accept him as one of their own? Featuring an all-star cast, this delightful romcom follows Momoka and Shinsaku as they navigate new ground together. With a cast of odd yet lovable locals inhabiting Udahama, it’s hard not to fall in love with this quirky crew as they defend their small fishing town. Heartfelt and authentic, this age-old tale of city meets country offers a glimpse of hope for the future of rural Japan – one full of serendipitous encounters and mouthwatering sashimi.

Akino is a trainee concierge at the Hokkyoku Department Store, an unusual department store that caters exclusively to animals. Under the watchful eyes of the floor manager and senior concierges, Akino runs around to fulfill the wishes of customers with a myriad of needs and problems in her pursuit to become a full-fledged concierge. The film made its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2023 and its North American Premiere in July 2023 at the Fantasia International Film Festival. The film has also been selected and screened at several film festivals worldwide in 2023-2024.

The Japanese Film Festival Australia returns for its landmark 29th year with screenings in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth from October to December. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has introduced Australian audiences to the dynamic voices shaping Japanese cinema, and is now one of the largest celebrations of Japanese films in the world.

JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they've made, the relationships with their loved ones, and the legacies they’ll leave behind.

When Australia's most renowned Indigenous actor David Gulpilil passes away in South Australia his family struggle against huge logistical challenges to fulfill his final wish, to bury him on his Homeland, over 4,000 kilometres away.

We're goin' up, up, up — now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favourite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the smash hit film. A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as bad-ass demon hunters, set against a colorful backdrop of fashion, food, style, and the most popular music movement of the current generation.

KANGAROO is a heart-warming family comedy about ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community - an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.

One of the most talked about horror film of the year, KEEPER is the next hugely anticipated film from Neon & LONGLEGS director Osgood Perkins. Liz and Malcolm escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, Liz finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that reveals the cabin’s horrifying secrets.

‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ director Bill Condon weaves a resplendent cinematic web of musical intrigue in the dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit. The glittering leading trio of superstar Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and revelatory newcomer Tonatiuh are the film’s beating heart, delivering astonishing, critically adored performances. Valentín (Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favourite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Lopez). This meticulously crafted love letter to classic movie musicals is a vivid visual and sonic feast for the senses that puts a spotlight on finding the beauty in tragedy.

Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, gifted Kikuo (rising star Ryō Yoshizawa) is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjirō Hanai (played by the iconic Ken Watanabe, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai). Alongside the great performer’s only son, Shunsuke (Ryūsei Yokohama), he dedicates his life to the artform – a centuries-old Japanese theatrical tradition known for its costumes, elaborate makeup and innovative stagecraft. Over the ensuing decades, against the backdrop of stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales, the destiny of the two young disciples entwines and twists - from acting school to the most prestigious stages - and their hearts suffer as much yearning, scandal and glory as their on-stage alter-egos. Only one of them will become the master of the art. Based on the best-selling novel by Shūichi Yoshida, KOKUHŌ (which translates as 'National Treasure') stormed the Japanese box office in mid-2025, with demand escalating for months on the back of word of mouth, becoming a true cultural phenomenon. The film is currently ranked as the #2nd highest-earning live action drama in Japanese box office history.

Opera in four acts (1934) New Production! La Scala’s gala season opening is always a glittering affair, and one of the most significant productions of the year. This year, the company marks the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, with a brand-new staging of his masterpiece, based on the novella by Nikolai Leskov. In the story, Katerina (American soprano Sara Jakubiak) the lonely young wife of a merchant begins a passionate affair with Sergey (acclaimed Uzbeki tenor Najmiddin Mavlyanov), one of his workers, commencing a cycle of violence that will lead her to ruin. Maestro Riccardo Chailly conducts one of 20th Century opera’s most powerful scores, celebrated for its raw emotional force, vivid orchestration, and unflinching portrayal of passion.

From A24 films and acclaimed writer/director Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time) in his solo directorial debut, comes the wildly original sports dramedy, MARTY SUPREME. Two-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet leads an all-star cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher. Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

Mitski: The Land converts the magic and majesty of witnessing Mitski live onto screen. Filmed over three nights at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre in 2024, this is a thrilling portrayal of what kept hundreds of thousands of fans rapt at venues across the globe. A phenomenal live performer, Mitski brought her acclaimed seventh album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, to the world’s stages in theatrical and daring fashion, presenting as much a spectacle as an expansive live show. Alongside a seven-piece band and with choreography by Monica Mirabile, Mitski uses every inch of the stage to her advantage, weaving in and out of the spotlight and shadows. Mitski: The Land captures an artist at the height of her musical powers, bringing a cinematic intimacy to the sweeping live experience, showcasing music from “The Land Is…” alongside reworkings and reimaginations of songs that color her expansive career. The starkness of the stage design (created by Andi Watson) evokes the album’s themes of isolation, longing, and the wild beauty of human connection, with visual elements that shift from a striking minimalism to a lush, dreamlike tableau. Directed by Grant James and mixed by her long-standing producer Patrick Hyland, Mitski: The Land preserves the rich, raw aura of having experienced these shows first-hand, whilst offering fans the opportunity to remember together or witness Mitski’s magic for the very first time.

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021 cinematic adventure, from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.

The resounding audience pick of the 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival, writer/director Emmanuel Courcol's wildly entertaining new comedy MY BROTHER'S BAND follows two siblings separated by fate and reunited by music. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe, ‘Delicious', 'C’est la vie!') is an internationally renowned orchestra conductor who travels the world. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals that he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy (rising star Pierre Lottin), who lives in more modest circumstances; he works in a school cafeteria, cares for his mother and plays the trombone in a community brass band. The pair seem to have little else in common other than a love of performance, but sensing his sibling’s talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and help nurture his brother’s gifts. An eruptive crowd favourite wherever it has premiered (notably receiving the highest audience score in the 51-year history of the San Sebastian Film Festival), MY BROTHER’S BAND is a rousing, feel-great trip to the cinema, expertly striking the perfect harmony between laughter and tears to celebrate family, community and the beauty and hope of collective spirit

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, 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.

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

A wolf and mountain lion team up when a meteor unleashes a virus turning zoo animals into zombies. They join forces with other survivors to rescue the zoo and stop the deranged mutant leader from spreading the virus.

The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted, Zombieland), the film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman.

The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring (Russell Crowe).

Some search for battle, others are born into it.  Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood) and Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio join forces for one of the most anticipated cinema events of the year with the darkly comedic action thriller, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel 'Vineland', Anderson has concocted an explosive combination of cutting black comedy, whip-smart political satire and edge-of-your-seat action blockbuster. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter. Anderson's bold visual style and evocative character explorations are perfectly matched by powerhouse performances from DiCaprio and the fully-loaded all-star ensemble cast, including Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, Alana Haim, and Oscar and BAFTA winners Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn.

Ballet in two acts (1892) As the ultimate romantic ballet Giselle wows audiences in Paris with another sold-out run, here's a chance to revisit a classic performance. It begins like a fairy tale: Giselle, a sweet peasant girl falls in love with Albrecht, a young man who seems like a simple villager but is actually a duke. But he’s already promised to someone else, and when Giselle finds out, she loses her mind and dies. She is taken by the Wilis - ghosts of girls who were left by unfaithful loves. Will Giselle seek revenge by luring Albrecht to his death, or will love and forgiveness prevail? First performed in 1841 at the Royal Academy of Music, Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli’s ballet – here adapted by Patrice Bart and Eugène Polyakov – ushered in a new aesthetic in the history of Western dance. Pointe shoes, arabesques and long white tutus conjure up a fantastical, diaphanous universe that perfectly captures the spirit of Romanticism.

When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.

A Story Steeped in History and Heart. From its humble beginnings in 1954 to its revered status as one of Melbourne’s most beloved institutions, Pellegrinis – A Melbourne Legacy chronicles the Espresso Bar’s journey as a cornerstone of the city’s post-war Italian identity. Through archival footage, heartfelt interviews, and cinematic storytelling, the film explores Pellegrini’s profound cultural influence, its pioneering role in shaping Melbourne’s café and food scene, and the enduring legacy of Sisto Malaspina, whose warmth and generosity left an indelible mark on generations of Melburnians.

“Predator: Badlands,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, Brent O’Connor.

In August 2017, in the lead-up to national elections, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader. She had just turned 37. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister. Just before the final vote was in, she discovered she was pregnant. She would become only the second head of state in history to give birth while in office. Ardern quickly became one of the most recognizable leaders in the world. She drew global attention from people craving a sensitive and compassionate approach to the critical issues of our time. In private, she struggled with being a mother and proving herself to a public skeptical of women’s leadership. A series of crises - the Christchurch massacre, pandemic lockdowns, and disinformation-fueled protests outside Parliament - would test that leadership and the feminine touch she brought to it. She resigned from office in January 2023, shocking her supporters and critics alike. Going behind the scenes of her administration and her private life, PRIME MINISTER follows Jacinda for seven years as she is catapulted to the top of New Zealand politics, becomes a feminist political icon, resigns suddenly from office and continues to champion the fight against isolationism, fear, and the distortion of truth. Intimate home footage shot by her husband and audio interviews that Jacinda did while in office give us unparalleled access. Along with in-depth contemporaneous interviews, these form the emotional backbone of the story, giving viewers an unfiltered window into her years in power. The world is at a perilous political crossroads. Trust in institutions, expertise, and liberal democracy itself are under dire strain. Which direction will we go? PRIME MINISTER leaves viewers wondering what the world might be like with more Jacindas at the helm.

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Alfred Hitchcock's convention breaking masterpiece, PSYCHO was created with tact, grace and art. Hitchcock didn't just create modern horror, he validated it.

In 2024, acclaimed Iranian director Sepideh Farsi tried to enter Gaza to document the living conditions amidst Israel's war on Palestine. Unable to secure a passage to the city via Cairo, a Palestinian refugee in Cairo introduced Farsi to Fatma Hosanna, a young photojournalist and poet, who spent her days documenting the conditions in which Palestinians are forced to exist. Told through a series of video calls between Fatma and Sepideh, Hosanna paints an urgent visual diary of life in Gaza. Under the constant barrage of Israeli missile fire, Fatma embodies the resilience, strength and hope of her people. On 16 April 2025, the day after it was announced the film was to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, an Israeli missile killed Hassona and her family in what was alleged to have been a targeted assassination. Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is both a celebration of an inspirational life and an urgent first-hand account of the invasion of Palestine.

Directed by Josh Boone (The Fault In Our Stars) and based on the best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover, REGRETTING YOU arrives as the highly anticipated second adaptation of Hoover’s novels following last year’s BookTok blockbuster, 'It Ends With Us'. The touching romantic drama features an all-star cast led by Allison Williams (M3GAN, Get Out), Mckenna Grace (Gifted, Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Dave Franco (Together, Now You See Me), and Mason Thames (The Black Phone, How to Train Your Dragon). The film centres on the strained relationship between young mother Morgan Grant (Williams) and her teenage daughter Clara (Grace), exacerbated by Morgan's husband Chris's (Scott Eastwood) tragic death, as they face what’s left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other. A heart-wrenching exploration of the complexities in mother-daughter bonds, grief and first love, prepare your emotions - and maybe your tissues - for another moving adaptation from the mind of the #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Set against modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection. Searchlight Pictures presents RENTAL FAMILY, directed, co-written and produced by HIKARI (“Beef”, “Tokyo Vice”, 37 Seconds). The film stars Academy Award® and Screen Actors Guild award winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale, The Mummy, Encino Man) with a supporting cast that includes Emmy® nominee Takehiro Hira (“Shogun”), Mari Yamamoto (“Pachinko,” “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”), Akira Emoto (Lovers Lost, Shin Godzilla, Dr. Akagi) and newcomer Shannon Gorman.

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

Ballet in three acts (1948) Encore screenings! This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family that transports audiences into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, life for Cinderella (Fumi Kaneko) is dreary and dull is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love with the prince (William Bracewell) awaits.

Ballet in two acts (1960) 65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet invites you to (re)discover Frederick Ashton’s ballet of pure sunshine. Lise (Francesca Hayward), the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas (Marcelino Sambé), but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans. Whisking us away into pastoral bliss with Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs, this affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside.

A sparkling festive treat for the whole family, journey into a magical kingdom with a new performance of Peter Wright’s enchanting ballet production, screening direct from London.

Opera in three acts (1900) New production! The splendour of Rome. The devastation of war. Puccini’s operatic thriller returns in an unmissable, gripping new production by Oliver Mears, the first to be conducted by Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša in his new role. Floria Tosca (star soprano Anna Netrebko) and Mario Cavaradossi (rising tenor Freddie De Tommaso) live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia (bass-baritone Gerald Finley), Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?

Returning to cinemas this November with a spectacular line up of exquisite dramas, charming comedies, fascinating documentaries and much-loved retrospectives, starring some of Britain’s finest talent!

The largest celebration of Italian culture and film outside Italy, the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival, returns to cinema screens this September – October with an unmissable selection of the best new Italian cinema!

From acclaimed director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World) and featuring an outstanding all-star cast, SENTIMENTAL VALUE is an intimate and moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art. Nora Borg (Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World) is an established Oslo stage actress while her younger sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) has chosen family life with her young son. Though markedly different, the two are close, having been raised by a single mother after their filmmaker father’s departure years earlier. When the once renowned Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård, Dune, Chernobyl, Melancholia) attempts to cast Nora in his comeback film, old wounds reopen. Nora rejects his offer, prompting the isolated patriarch to cast American star Rachel Kemp (Elle Fanning, The Great) instead. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father and as Gustav and Nora attempt rapprochement, the already shaky foundation of the family unit is under threat of toppling.

SHELBY OAKS follows Mia as she frantically searches for her sister Riley, who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, ‘Paranormal Paranoids’. As Mia discovers new and disturbing leads related to Riley’s disappearance, she uncovers evidence of a hidden supernatural evil dating all the way back to her and Riley’s childhood.

Down on her luck actress Samantha Lake is invited into the ultra-glamorous world of Zoe Shannon, CEO of wellness company SHELL. When SHELL patients begin to go missing, Samantha realizes Zoe may be protecting a monstrous secret.

Narrated by Italian-Australian actress Greta Scacchi, this fascinating documentary written, directed and produced by the creators of LYGON ST - Si Parla Italiano, Angelo Pricolo, Jason McFadyen and Shannon Swan, SIGNORINELLA: LITTLE MISS celebrates the tenacity and spirit of Italian women who helped shape the Italian-Australian community. In the wake of WWII, a new wave of Italian immigrants arrived in Australia, seeking to rebuild their lives far from the devastation they left behind. Among them were women who embodied resilience, determination and a sense of adventure. From raising families while running small businesses, to transforming Australia’s food, fashion, media and cultural landscape, these women did more than adapt - they thrived. Capturing a legacy that still echoes through the community today and featuring interviews with a range of influential women including Allegra Spender, Carla Zampatti and Tina Arena, they share their stories of hardship, resilience and triumph. Through personal narratives and historical insights, this documentary is a tribute to the power of determination, creativity, and the enduring spirit of women who dared to dream.

Narrated by Italian-Australian actress Greta Scacchi, this fascinating documentary written, directed and produced by the creators of LYGON ST - Si Parla Italiano, Angelo Pricolo, Jason McFadyen and Shannon Swan, SIGNORINELLA: LITTLE MISS celebrates the tenacity and spirit of Italian women who helped shape the Italian-Australian community. In the wake of WWII, a new wave of Italian immigrants arrived in Australia, seeking to rebuild their lives far from the devastation they left behind. Among them were women who embodied resilience, determination and a sense of adventure. From raising families while running small businesses, to transforming Australia’s food, fashion, media and cultural landscape, these women did more than adapt - they thrived. Capturing a legacy that still echoes through the community today and featuring interviews with a range of influential women including Allegra Spender, Carla Zampatti and Tina Arena, they share their stories of hardship, resilience and triumph. Through personal narratives and historical insights, this documentary is a tribute to the power of determination, creativity, and the enduring spirit of women who dared to dream.

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

What comes after 11? We’re about to find out. Forty-one years after the comedy classic "This is Spinal Tap," SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES reunites director Rob Reiner with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer as they reprise their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap in this long-awaited sequel. Featuring Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Questlove, and more. Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favourite metal gods as they contemplate mortality—and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn’t join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ’n' roll.

From Scott Cooper, director of the Oscar-winning music-drama Crazy Heart, comes the gritty, soul-searching biopic, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE. Based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book and starring Golden Globe winner Jeremy Allen White (The Bear, The Iron Claw), the highly anticipated biopic follows Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his hauntingly raw 1982 album “Nebraska”, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. In the early 80s, Bruce Springsteen (Allen White) is a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom. As the E Street Band rides the high of The River tour, Bruce finds himself increasingly disillusioned by the expectations of stardom. Retreating into solitude in his modest New Jersey home with nothing but a four-track recorder and his guitar, he lays bare a collection of dark, deeply personal songs that will ultimately redefine his legacy. Told through a mix of intimate moments, flashbacks, and stark Americana visuals, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE explores Bruce’s fraught relationship with his father, his lifelong struggle with mental health, and his refusal to conform to the commercial demands of the music industry. Peeling back the layers of a rock icon at a crossroad, the film sees Springsteen confront his own demons in pursuit of truth through music, leading to an album that is widely considered to be one of his most enduring works. Co-starring Oscar nominee Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice, Succession) as music critic Jon Landau, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE is helmed by a crew of biopic familiars, creating a real and rare visionary wonder set to be as powerful as the work it is based on.

Some souls are meant to collide. Some love stories are destined to burn brighter.

In the new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed 2022 action-comedy hit about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws, The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys 2 reunites the film’s all-star cast and filmmakers. Returning to their roles as The Bad Guys are Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell as dashing reformed pickpocket Mr. Wolf; Marc Maron as safe-cracker Mr. Snake, Craig Robinson as master-of-disguise Mr. Shark, Grammy winner Anthony Ramos as the short-fused Mr.Piranha and Golden Globe winner Awkwafina as expert hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka “Webs”. The A-list comedic cast includes the return of Zazie Beetz as Diana Foxington, BAFTA winner Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade, Emmy winner Alex Borstein as police chief Misty Luggins and Lilly Singh as Tiffany Fluffit.

Earning one of the biggest standing ovations at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND is a heartwarming, critically adored British dramedy starring three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan. Directed by James Griffiths (A Million Little Things, Episodes) based on his award-winning 2007 short film, ‘The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island’, this fresh, charming and emotionally resonant tale of miscommunication, lost love and renewed hope stars UK comedy veterans Tom Basden and Tim Key, who also co-wrote the film, alongside Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Carey Mulligan. After agreeing to do a private gig on a remote island, international music superstar Herb McGwyer (Basden) is perplexed to learn that he’ll be playing for an audience of one - eccentric lottery winner Charles (Key). And the seaside concert he’s set to do? That’s actually a reunion show for McGwyer Mortimer, the folk-rock duo that launched his career years before. Reuniting with his ex-bandmate and former lover Nell (Mulligan) after nearly a decade of estrangement stirs up old feelings - made even more complicated by her husband Michael (Ndifornyen) having accompanied her on the journey. As the musicians re-engage with their back catalogue in preparation for the big show, Herb and Nell find their musical chemistry remains as strong as ever, but old wounds soon begin to resurface, jeopardising everything. Somehow, amiable Charles must find a way to manage a collection of strong personalities if he’s to witness his dream performance.

Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know! In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme. Doing what he does best, the Cat—voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way, transporting them and audiences on a fantastical journey through a world they’ve never seen before. In the film, our hero takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos’s last chance to prove himself...or lose his magical hat! Starring alongside Hader are Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, and Paula Pell, and featuring Tiago Martinez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang, and Tituss Burgess. Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s first full-length feature film, The Cat in the Hat, comes to Australian cinemas in 2026. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the theatrical Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran. The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise. Farmiga and Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

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Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor In 1917, Lionel — a young, talented music student — meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years later, Lionel receives a letter from David, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, ensuing love affair, and the music they collect and preserve, will shape the course of Lionel’s life far beyond his own awareness.

Based on Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel, THE HOUSEMAID is the highly anticipated psychological thriller from Paul Feig (A Simple Favor), starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the affluent couple, Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). What begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous.

In a dystopian near-future, 100 teenage boys must embark on an annual competitive test known as "The Long Walk". The rules are simple: maintain a speed above 4 miles per hour. Receive three warnings in an hour and you’re shot dead. The last one walking gets whatever he wants for the rest of his life. Under these grim circumstances the boys develop deep friendships despite knowing that each of their friends’ survival is a threat to their own.

In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor) an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.

Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father's footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy). Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.

Defy the Gods. Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic THE ODYSSEY stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and follows his arduous journey home following the Trojan War. The A-list ensemble cast also includes Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal and Mia Goth.

They're Back From The Dead and Ready to Party! On his first day on the job at a medical supply warehouse, poor Freddy (Thom Mathews) unwittingly releases toxic gas from a secret U.S. military canister, unleashing an unbelievable terror. The gas reanimates an army of corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger...for human brains! And luckily for those carnivorous cadavers, there is a group of partying teens nearby, just waiting to be eaten!

From acclaimed director Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Bombshell) and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tony McNamara (The Favourite), THE ROSES is a biting satirical black comedy that reimagines Warren Adler’s 1981 novel ‘The War of the Roses’. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, the film delves into the unravelling of a seemingly perfect marriage. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. With a stellar supporting cast including Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, and Ncuti Gatwa, THE ROSES offers a contemporary twist on a classic tale, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the complexities of modern relationships.

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

Genre-bending writer-director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) reunites with indie film favourite, A24, for the highly anticipated drama, THE SMASHING MACHINE, starring real-life WWE champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the career-defining role of UFC legend Mark Kerr. In the late 90s, a campaign is set up to have the brutal Ultimate Fighting Championship banned, turning all eyes to the competition and its competitors. Up-and-coming fighter Mark Kerr (Johnson) reaches all-time career peaks under the glorious spotlight. Though personal struggles with addiction, winning and love disrupt his trajectory as the balance between man and machine turns red. Based on the unforgettable true story, this visceral biopic, exploring both Kerr and his sport, chronicles the heights and trials of the fight and fighter as they both became a worldwide phenomenon. Johnson’s dramatic edge alongside chemistry with returning Jungle Cruise co-star and Oscar-nominee, Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), has audiences buzzing. Incredibly immersive, aesthetically exciting, and promising to evoke a roller coaster of emotions, Safdie continues to push the envelope, delivering an awe-inspiring story that feels genuinely raw and authentic.

One of France’s most beloved and awarded actors, the remarkable Daniel Auteuil is also an accomplished writer and director in his own right, and the engrossing new legal thriller THE THREAD finds him once again in top form. Auteuil stars as Jean Monier, a well-past his prime defence lawyer who – ever since discovering he was responsible for a killer being exonerated – now prefers to work as a prosecutor. But one evening Jean agrees to help his over-committed wife and fellow counsel Annie (Sidse Babett Knudsen) by meeting with Nicolas Milik (Grégory Gadebois), a shell-shocked father of five who has just been arrested for the murder of his troubled wife. Milik’s predicament inexplicably touches Jean; the more he pieces together the events of the night in question, the more he becomes convinced of Milik’s innocence. Soon Jean rediscovers his passion for his vocation, and becomes obsessed with exposing the killer. Characterised by typically first-rate performances from its stellar cast, this pulled-from-the-headlines drama - based on true events and adapted from the memoirs of lawyer-turned-bestselling author Jean-Yves Moyart - is a gripping exploration of guilt, conceit and the slippery nature of justice. A major word of mouth hit at the French box office in late 2024, THE THREAD packs a genuine punch, with a conclusion that lingers long after the credits have rolled.

The further we go, the closer we become. From legendary Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford - the acclaimed director behind four-time Oscar winning dramedy ‘Driving Miss Daisy’, as well as ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ and ‘Ladies in Black’ - comes the poignant, funny and heartwarming family story, THE TRAVELLERS. When charismatic stage designer Stephen Seary (Luke Bracey) returns to his small hometown in Australia to say goodbye to his dying mother, what was meant to be a brief visit unravels into a whirlwind of chaos, drama, and at times downright funny moments. As Stephen navigates family responsibilities, a difficult relationship with his father (Bryan Brown), run-ins with old friends and past lovers, and a ticking clock to return to Europe for a major opera production, he’s forced to confront what truly matters. Shot in regional WA with support from Screen Australia, the family drama stars celebrated Aussie actors Luke Bracey, Bryan Brown and Susie Porter. It’s a moving portrait of family, identity, and the inescapable pull of home.

You better hold on tight, spider monkeys! Join us for a movie marathon event that definitely does not suck! Presenting all 5 films of the iconic Twilight Saga, we’ll sparkle under the silver screen as we present undying love and devotion and ask the eternal question – are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Based on Stephanie Myer's best-selling fantasy romance novels that gave us one of the most hotly contested love triangles ever and launched the careers of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, come along and pay tribute to this glorious masterpiece of 2010s cinema. Featuring the entire series screening in the following order: Twilight The Twilight Saga: New Moon The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation’s railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Academy Award-nominee Felicity Jones) and they build a home together, though his work often takes him far from her and their young daughter. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality and newfound meaning for the forests and trees he has felled. An ode to a vanishing way of life, an ever-evolving world, and to the extraordinary possibilities that exist within even the most simple of existences, Train Dreams captures a time and place that are now long gone, and the people who built a bridge to a future they could only dream of. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Clint Bentley with a screenplay by Bentley and Academy Award-nominee Greg Kwedar, the writing team behind Sing Sing, the film also stars Academy Award-nominees William H. Macy and Kerry Condon.

There’s no going back… An electrifying new sci-fi action spectacle erupts onto the screen with Disney’s explosive, TRON: ARES. Directed by Joachim Rønning (Young Woman and the Sea, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), this high-octane third instalment in the TRON franchise is a bold follow-up to Joseph Kosinski’s TRON: Legacy, pushing the boundaries of the digital frontier once again. The story follows Ares, a highly advanced Program, who is sent from the digital world into the real one on a high-stakes mission - marking the first contact between humanity and an A.I. being. As worlds collide, so do ideologies, setting the stage for pulse-pounding action, jaw-dropping visuals, and a battle for the future of both realms. Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club, Morbius) leads as Ares, joined by Greta Lee (Past Lives), Evan Peters (X-Men franchise), Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Crown), and Oscar winner Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Hell or High Water) - a powerhouse ensemble to match the film’s stunning scale. And fuelling the digital mayhem? A thunderous original score by Grammy Award-winning rock legends Nine Inch Nails.

After meeting in a twin bereavement support group, Roman (Dylan O'Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney) develop an unlikely bromance as they both search for solace and an identity without their better halves. They soon become inseparable, but old wounds reopen that will have permanent consequences for their friendship. Lauren Graham and Aisling Franciosi also star in this stirring, whip-smart, wholly original dark-comedy from breakout multi hyphenate director James Sweeney.

Starring Karthi, Krithi Shetty, and Sathyaraj, and directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, this film promises to deliver a full-on entertainer packed with action, humor, and heart — the perfect year-end crowd-puller!

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.

Relive last year’s global cinematic sensation, WICKED, in anticipation for its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion, 'Wicked: For Good'. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

Relive last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, 'Wicked', followed by its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion, 'Wicked: For Good' with this gravity-defying Double Feature showcasing both films back to back. There will be a 10 minute intermission between the films.

Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear. The film is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt p.g.a. and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The first film, Wicked, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide. Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Based on the novel by Emily Brontë, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Oscar® winners Jared Bush (co-director/co-writer “Zootopia,” director/co-writer “Encanto”) and Byron Howard (director “Zootopia,” director “Encanto”) are directing; Bush is writing the script; Yvett Merino (Oscar-winning producer “Encanto”) produces.