The highly anticipated sequel from Alex Garland and Danny Boyle.

The Greek Film Festival promotes contemporary Greek cinema and provides a platform for Greek filmmakers to share their unique stories and perspectives. It also offers cultural initiatives through collaboration with modern Australian society and its film festivals, fostering multiculturalism in a respectful, modern, and diverse manner.

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.

When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

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.

One of the world’s greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words. Documentarian Cosima Spender follows Bocelli with unprecedented access beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living. Despite losing his sight at age 12, Bocelli dedicated his life to music and, after years spent entertaining customers in piano bars, caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, who heard Bocelli’s voice on a demo tape. Bocelli’s life changed dramatically with the worldwide smash hit “Time to Say Goodbye,” his astonishing duet with Sarah Brightman that catapulted him to superstardom. With hard-fought technical mastery of his voice and his decades-long love of opera — “music’s heaven” — Bocelli would go on to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages and with diverse singing partners such as Céline Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Dua Lipa. Through interviews, archival performance footage, and informal gatherings with family and friends, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe celebrates the voice — and man — who continues to touch the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.

NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy

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.

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.

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.

Every 15 minutes, someone somewhere in the world plays Ravel's "Bolero" – it's a legacy its artist could never have imagined. Renowned composer Maurice Ravel (Raphaël Personnaz) is haunted by self-doubt and melancholy. Commissioned by eccentric and magnanimous Russian dancer Ida Rubenstein (César-winning Jeanne Balibar), he must compose a carnal, rapturous fanfare for her latest ballet. Blocked creatively and cast aside by his peers, Ravel turns to his closest friends for inspiration – pianist Marguerite Long (Emmanuelle Devos, Masquerade), his friend Cipa (Vincent Perez) and Cipa's sister Misia (Doria Tillier), whom he hopelessly adores. Set against the decadent, industrialised Paris of the 1920s, "Bolero" demands that Ravel draw on the essence of sound itself to redeem his raw genius, or risk being consumed by it completely. A tribute to the timelessness of the composer’s haunting masterpiece, Bolero, writer-director Anne Fontaine takes us on a deconstructed, elliptical journey through the idiosyncratic life of Maurice Ravel, via his struggle to complete that 17-minute piece of music. Premiering at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam, BOLÉRO is a celebration of a classical genius.

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.

A tale of greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends: a mafia enforcer and a casino executive, compete against each other over a gambling empire, and over a fast living and fast loving socialite.

He was just supposed to watch the cat. Now he's running for his f**king life… The gritty heart of 1990s New York beats with blood and betrayal in CAUGHT STEALING, a wild, atmospheric plunge into urban chaos from visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) and starring Austin Butler (Elvis, Dune: Part Two). A gripping adaptation of Charlie Huston’s cult noir novel of the same name, CAUGHT STEALING tells the story of Hank Thompson (Butler), a washed-up ex-baseball player whose quiet life takes a violent turn after a seemingly harmless favour thrusts him into the city’s brutal criminal underworld. What begins as a stroke of bad luck quickly spirals into a fight for survival, as Hank is forced to navigate a treacherous game of cat and mouse with a motley crew of threatening gangsters, where survival means crossing lines he never thought possible. In his unmistakable style - raw, unflinching, and psychologically charged - Aronofsky crafts a captivating dark comedy crime thriller that careens through an odyssey of violence, redemption, and absurd crises. Blending pulpy crime with urban absurdity and a kinetic sense of fun, CAUGHT STEALING marks a fresh new chapter in urban thrillers, anchored by a sensational performance from Butler. Also featuring a powerhouse supporting cast - Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio - prepare to dive into the chaos.

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.

The forthcoming film of David Gilmour's 2024 return to Rome's historic Circus Maximus as part of the Luck and Strange tour, his first in nearly a decade, was directed by long-time Gilmour collaborator Gavin Elder. The sublime spectacle, filmed against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome, blends solo tracks from David’s most recent album Luck and Strange including a stirring rendition of Between Two Points with Romany Gilmour as well as classic Pink Floyd anthems such as Sorrow, High Hopes, Breathe, Time, Wish You Were Here, and Comfortably Numb. The Luck and Strange tour spanned twenty-three dates in five cities and was instantly sold out. With no new shows on the horizon, David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome is the best and only way to experience the master of his art on stage.

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

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.

Dora and her friends transform into mermaids in order to defeat the meanest mermaid in the ocean, la Sirena Mala, from taking everyone's treasure.

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.

Joaquin Phoenix (Beau is Afraid, Her) and Pedro Pascal (Materialists, The Last of Us) lead a community of powerhouse performances in the newest entry in Ari Aster’s (Midsommar, Hereditary) catalogue of unsettling dystopian dramas. Introducing EDDINGTON; a white-knuckle, black-comedy western that holds up a mirror to the American socio-political chaos. In the summer of 2020, the town of Eddington is beginning to become restless. As mask mandates, protests, and a mayoral re-election filter throughout Sheriff Joe Cross’ (Phoenix) county, he decides to take everyone’s welfare into his own hands and run for office. Pitting himself against the current mayor, Ted Garcia (Pascal), this fight for leadership spills out into the public, helping ignite the powder keg of agitation and anarchy sweeping through Eddington. Premiering In Competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and featuring supporting superstars including Oscar-winner Emma Stone (Poor Things), Oscar-nominee Austin Butler (Elvis), Luke Grimes (Yellowstone), Deidre O’Connell (The Penguin), and Michael Ward (Empire of Light), Aster employs humorous yet thought-provoking satire to capture the social horrors and political divide of the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic world. EDDINGTON is an audacious culture-shaking event film - provocative, urgent, and impossible to ignore - that unpacks the forces that led to where we are today.

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.

A multidimensional journey into the heart of the Renaissance. The city that was once the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence and the Uffizi Gallery ensure a totally immersive and unique tour of the city that was the artistic home of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Brunelleschi and Botticelli. A stimulating 'emotional' commentary is given by a major, leading Renaissance figure, our guide Lorenzo the Magnificent, played by Simon Merrells. From a timeless limbo, he takes us through a tour of 'his' Florence, the cradle of Renaissance culture, all to the splendid accompaniment of carefully selected music. Also featured are valuable artistic contributions made by experts such as Antonio Natali, the Director of the Uffizi Gallery for almost 10 years; Marco Ciatti, Superintendent of the ‘Opificio delle Pietre Dure’ and Arturo Galansino, Director of Palazzo Strozzi.

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

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.

Four undertakers in financial trouble latch onto a one-off opportunity to change their lives and bid farewell to a profession they entered for a while but got stuck in for good. On the promise of a large fee, they fulfill the dying wish of a Greek who lived his life abroad: he wants them to take his body from Athens to a village in Boeotia for burial…on foot. Deciding to grant his bizarre request, they embark on an odyssey which soon becomes an unexpected voyage of discovery.

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...

A mosaic of moments of Athenian life in the last summer of the twentieth century. A carefree and enigmatic walker collects the best moments of a city that the laziness of summer makes light and magical. Doomed loves and tragicomic encounters emerge to confront the harsh yet redemptive humour of everyday life. The central hero roams the landscape of night-time Athens looking for love, while at the same time wandering in his own inner landscape and questioning his existence.

Kostas is a policeman, divorced with a child and with his mother in a nursing home. He is having a hard time financially, so he often steals jewelry from the corpses he conveys to the morgue. His ex-wife, Andri, works as a cleaner but she too is struggling financially since Kostas doesn't always pay in full the alimony they agreed upon. At the same time, he maintains a relationship with Elena, who lives with her mother. One day, when he and his colleague Andreas are called upon to transport a deceased person, an elderly woman, Kostas steals a cross from the corpse and puts it with other stolen jewelry in a biscuit container that he hides in a kitchen cupboard. Things start to get complicated when Elena stays overnight at Kostas’ apartment, finds the container and makes a disturbing discovery.

A father, a mother and their three children live in a house in the outskirts of a city. The children have never left the house. They are being educated, entertained, bored and exercised in the manner that their parents deem appropriate, without any influence from the outside world. Rediscover Yorgos Lanthimos’ iconic feature film that defined his style and launched his career. Awarded the Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Dogtooth was later nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

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...

Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, in acclaimed director Pablo Larrain's biographical drama Maria. The film follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva comes face to face with her identity and her life.

Memento is a lyrical journey into the heart of Giromeri, a fading village nestled in the misty mountains of Epirus, northern Greece. Each Easter Monday, among weathered tombstones and blooming spring, villagers gather in the cemetery where local musicians perform the favorite songs of the departed – an intimate ritual of remembrance echoing through generations. This unique tradition becomes a timeless bridge between the living and the dead, between melody and memory. The documentary reveals the fragile beauty of rural life, where tradition clings to the edges of modernity. It is a gentle hymn to a way of life slowly fading, yet still fiercely sung.

After an accident Maria Aliki (or Alice), a failed actress in search of big roles, gets thrust into a reality where she is called on to play all the parts that life could have given her if she had made different choices. Where exactly is she? Has she passed out, has she died or is she dreaming? Trying to understand what is happening to her and trying to find her way out to real life, Maria Aliki tries to fit into roles that others seem to have designed for her. How can she get back to life? Does she really want to go back? In a journey of self-discovery, Maria Aliki is confronted with herself and is asked to answer the essential question: “To be or not to be?” Ultimately, who is the real Maria Aliki, and how can she find her way back to life?

Unable to make ends meet, aspiring filmmaker Eirinaios still dreams about making the ideal independent sci-fi movie. He can't secure funding until shady entrepreneur and former adult-movie producer Tolis takes a shine to him. Tolis seems to believe in Eirinaios, but his new protégé must do something in return.

The highly acclaimed Rembetiko (1983, director’s cut 2024) is a poignant musical drama that chronicles the life of Marika, a gifted singer whose journey mirrors the turbulence of 20th-century Greece. Born in Smyrna in 1917, Marika is forced to flee to Greece by the 1922 Catastrophe. Her early life is marred by personal tragedy. Despite these hardships, she rises to prominence in the rembetiko music scene—a genre often described as the Greek blues, known for expressing the struggles of the marginalised. Marika's story unfolds against a backdrop of significant historical events, including World War II and the Greek Civil War, highlighting themes of displacement, resilience, and the enduring power of music. Her passionate performances and tumultuous relationships underscore the personal costs of artistic dedication. The film culminates in Marika's tragic death, cementing her legacy as a symbol of cultural perseverance.

A mysterious stain appears on the wall in one of the rooms of a guest house on the Athenian Riviera, which young Alkistis manages together with her mother, Anna. In her spare time Alkistis tries to communicate with a dying tree, which she calls Jerry. Their only guests are Petros, a failed writer, who can no longer afford to live there, and a couple who are threatening to leave because of the growing mould in their room. Anna is about to sell out. Alkistis falls out with her best friend and gets involved in a doomed romance with a local engineer. As she desperately tries to cling onto the past, she spirals down into a frenzy of denial. Yet maybe the end of her world is not quite so tragic after all…

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.

Safe Sex is a vibrant Greek comedy satire that weaves together multiple vignettes about the romantic and sexual entanglements of modern Athenians. Directed by the creative duo Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanasiou, the film adopts a mosaic structure to humorously explore diverse aspects of intimacy – from dating misadventures and marital misunderstandings to experimental relationships and social taboos.

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.

Elias lives in a village in the mountains near Olympia and is about to finish primary school. But nobody calls him by his real name; he’s mostly known as “The Flea”, the name of the handwritten newspaper he edits and publishes by himself. His fellow-villagers make fun of Elias and yet he dreams of travel. “The Flea” helps him escape his village’s boundaries and gives him the wings he needs to fly away.

His advanced studies in philosophy have caused Stephanos to view all people as his inferiors. When he is discharged from army service (which is obligatory in Greece), he thinks the world belongs to him. In reality all that belongs to him are debts left by his mother, who has just died, and rejection by his formerly devoted girlfriend. Then Nikos, an old high school classmate, reappears in his life...

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.

After twenty years away Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognisable. The king has finally returned home but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan War. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is now a prisoner in her own home, hounded by her many ambitious suitors to choose a new husband, a new king. Their son Telemachus (Charles Plummer), who has grown up fatherless, is in danger of death at the hands of the suitors, who see him as an obstacle in their relentless pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom. Odysseus has changed too. Scarred by his experience of war, he is no longer the mighty warrior his people remember. But he is forced to face his past in order to rediscover the strength needed to save his family and win back the love he has lost.

The Taverna follows one utterly chaotic evening in a family run Greek restaurant. Taverna owner, Kostas gets more than he bargained for when his popular belly dancer refuses to work to avoid her ex-husband and his new girlfriend and is replaced at the last minute by one of his eager waitresses. Matters are further complicated by a kidnapping, a scooter accident involving Kostas’ son, a well-meaning chef who cooks up rare treat and a sleazy customer who doesn’t know his limits. It all adds up to a darkly comic ride into the wild side of life, love, food and cultural differences. Q&A with Alkinos Tsilimidos and Tottie Goldsmith- Cinema Como only- Monday October 20!

Anna and Philippos meet on an island after a year of separation in order to finalise their divorce and negotiate the future of their two children. Anna seems confident in her decision to separate, while Philippos seems unable to accept that their marriage is over. Their heated arguments bring deeper feelings to the surface. Their love and attraction are rekindled. The island, beautiful but dangerous, becomes a reflection of their marriage.

Two Homelands is both a commemoration of war and a celebration of community. 2024 marked 50 years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Six elderly Australian Greek Cypriots – aged 70 to 102 – reflect on their war-torn island, life in Australia and their desire to see unification with their Turkish Cypriot compatriots. Filmed in Greek, the documentary offers a powerful perspective on migration, displacement, identity, resilience and cultural legacy.

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.

When a deadly satellite weapon system falls into the wrong hands, only Agent 007 can save the world from certain disaster. Armed with his license to kill, Bond races to Russia in search of the stolen access codes for "Goldeneye," an awesome space weapon that can fire a devastating electromagnetic pulse toward Earth. But 007 is up against an enemy who anticipates his every move: a mastermind motivated by years of simmering hatred. Bond also squares off against Xenia Onatopp, an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

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.

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time? From Oscar winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get Out, Us, Candyman and Nope, comes a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry and the pursuit of excellence at any cost, featuring an electrifying dramatic performance from Marlon Wayans (Air, Respect). HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma. Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for. The film features a dynamic supporting cast including alternative comedy legend Tim Heidecker (First Time Female Director, Us) and Australian comic Jim Jefferies (The Jim Jefferies Show), plus MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, all three in their feature film debuts. HIM is directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks) from an acclaimed Black List screenplay by Zack Akers & Skip Bronkie (creators of the sci-fi crime series Limetown) and by Justin Tipping.

Two childhood friends from a small North Indian village chase a police job that promises them the dignity they've long been denied. But as they inch closer to their dream, mounting desperation threatens the bond that holds them together.

Acclaimed writer, director and multiple Academy Award winner, Ethan Coen (Fargo, No Country for Old Men), reunites with co-writer Tricia Cooke for another superbly visceral dark comedy in HONEY DON’T! – the spiritual sequel to their 2024 lesbian comedy, ‘Drive-Away Dolls’. Margaret Qualley, fresh off the back of her standout role in Oscar-winning hit horror, ‘The Substance’, stars as Honey Odonahue, a sleek, smooth and no-nonsense private investigator. When a strange car fatality disrupts the sleepy town of Bakersfield, California, Honey refuses to call it an accident. With the help of local cop MG Falcone (Golden Globe-nominated comedian Aubrey Plaza), Honey follows a trail of clues, leading to a mysterious church run by the sleazy Reverend Drew Devlin (Chris Evans; Materialists). Also starring Critic’s Choice Award nominee Charlie Day, Emmy Nominee Billy Eichner and Tony winner Lena Hall, HONEY DON’T! is another quippy, witty and deliciously bloody entry into the esteemed Coen catalogue.

A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin is a psychological giallo thriller directed by Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker later known for pushing the boundaries of the horror genre. Set in swinging London, the film follows Carol Hammond (Florinda Bolkan), the wealthy daughter of a prominent politician, who is plagued by disturbing, erotic dreams about her free‑spirited neighbor Julia (Anita Strindberg). When Julia is found brutally murdered in the same fashion as Carol had dreamt, Carol becomes the prime suspect. As the investigation deepens, she is drawn into a hallucinatory spiral of paranoia, deception, and hidden desires. The film is widely praised for its dreamlike atmosphere and surreal imagery, blending psychedelic visuals with Hitchcockian suspense. Fulci crafts a disorienting narrative where the line between reality and dream blurs, leaving audiences unsure of what to believe. The film is also notable for its groundbreaking special effects by Carlo Rambaldi, who would go on to create the effects for E.T. A powerful Ennio Morricone score adds a hypnotic layer to the story, shifting from lush orchestration to unsettling dissonance, perfectly mirroring Carol’s mental unravelling. Though less graphic than Fulci’s later horror work, A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin remains one of his most acclaimed films, celebrated as a hallucinatory giallo classic and a high point in 1970s Italian thrillers.

A surreal and stylish giallo directed by Sergio Martino, blending psychological thriller, occult horror, and lysergic imagery. The film stars Edwige Fenech as Jane Harrison, a young woman living in London who is plagued by horrific nightmares following a traumatic car accident and a miscarriage. Her mental state deteriorates as she becomes convinced, she is being stalked by a mysterious, dark-eyed man with a knife. Desperate for relief, Jane attends a bizarre black magic ritual introduced to her by her neighbour Mary (Marina Malfatti). Instead of alleviating her fears, the initiation entangles her in a sinister cult whose members blur the lines between dream and reality. As Jane’s visions intensify, she can no longer distinguish between hallucinations, occult manipulation, and actual threats, leading to a suspenseful and shocking climax. The result is a hallucinatory experience, enhanced by Bruno Nicolai’s haunting score, which shifts from delicate melodies to dissonant, unsettling tones. Unlike more straightforward murder mysteries, All the Colours of the Dark leans heavily into surrealism and paranoia, making it one of the more unique gialli of the 1970s. It combines the genre’s familiar elements, gloved killers, eroticism, and suspense with occult themes, creating an atmosphere that is both nightmarish and hypnotic. Today, it is regarded as a cult classic and one of Sergio Martino’s finest works.

Written and directed by Gianni Amelio (Lord of the Ants IFF22), loosely based on the 2018 novel The Challenge by Carlo Patriarca, Battleground is a powerful story of sacrifice, nationalism, courage and compassion during wartime. As World War I draws to a close, two medical officers, childhood friends, work in the same military hospital where every day the most seriously wounded arrive from the front, many with self-inflicted wounds, doing anything to avoid returning to combat. With opposing views about their duties, Dr. Stefano Zorzi (Gabriel Montesi), is a patriotic, duty-bound medic, while Dr. Giulio Farradi (Alessandro Borghi, is more tolerant. Friends with them both since medical school but hampered from continuing her studies, nurse Anna (Federica Rosellini) volunteers alongside them with the Red Cross. But something strange begins to happen, with many patients mysteriously growing worse. As the great ‘Spanish’ flu epidemic arrives in 1918 and the outbreak contaminates the civilian population, soon love, politics and science become dangerously confused as another battle begins.

Set upon audiences in 1964 Mario Bava’s Blood & Black Lace is a landmark film in the evolution of the giallo genre and a major influence on later slasher cinema. Set in a glamorous Italian fashion house, the story begins when a model is brutally murdered on the premises. Soon, other models and staff members find themselves stalked by a mysterious masked killer. The murders appear connected to a diary that contains scandalous secrets, with suspicion falling on various members of the haute couture circle as the body count rises. What sets Blood & Black Lace apart is Bava’s masterful use of colour, lighting, and camera movement, with a visual style that is often described as painterly. Unlike traditional whodunits of the time, the violence here is shockingly graphic for its era, with elements that would become staples of giallo and later American slasher films. The film also features a haunting score by Carlo Rustichelli, blending jazz and suspenseful melodies that amplify the tension. While it was controversial at the time for its stylised violence, Blood & Black Lace is now celebrated as a pioneering work of Italian horror cinema, laying the groundwork for directors like Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Its combination of elegance, mystery, and brutality continues to influence horror aesthetics, making it one of the genre’s most enduring classics.

A uniquely Italian blend of mystery, psychological thriller, and graphic horror, and widely regarded as one of Italian horror maestro Dario Argento’s greatest films, Deep Red screens in a stunning new 4K restoration, celebrating 50 years of terror. Deep Red is seminal work in the giallo genre, a film that not only influenced later slasher films but also remains a cornerstone of Italian horror cinema, blending mystery, artistry, and psychological terror in unforgettable fashion. The film follows Marcus Daly (David Hemmings, best known for his work in Blow Up), a British jazz pianist living in Rome, who becomes entangled in a brutal murder mystery after witnessing the killing of a psychic, Helga Ulmann (Macha Méril), who had earlier sensed the presence of a dangerous killer during a public demonstration. Partnering with investigative journalist Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi), Marcus delves into a labyrinth of clues, eerie paintings, and cryptic childhood traumas, gradually uncovering a truth more shocking than he imagined. Renowned for stylish cinematography and elaborate set pieces, Deep Red pushes the boundaries of the giallo formula. Argento crafts tension through innovative camera work, striking use of colour, and intricate murder sequences, transforming violence into a form of nightmarish art. The film is also notable for its iconic progressive rock score by Goblin, which lends an unsettling, pulsating energy to the atmosphere. Its meticulously orchestrated visuals, such as the famous doll sequence and blood-red imagery, cemented Argento’s reputation as a master of stylish horror.

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 1980s-1990s Italy, with his agency Diva Futura, Riccardo Schicchi revolutionises mass culture by turning the hippie utopia of free love into a new phenomenon: porn. Under his guidance, “girls next door” Ilona Staller, Moana Pozzi, Eva Henger and many others suddenly become world-famous divas and enter Italian homes thanks to the television boom of private TVs and VHS. The expression "porn star" is coined, marking the beginning of a new era. The media impact is so overwhelming that it leads to the election to Parliament of Ilona Staller, known as “Cicciolina,” the birth of the Partito dell’Amore, and Moana Pozzi’s candidacy for mayor of Rome. Told though the eyes of Debora, a young secretary of the agency with a mortgage to worry about, the adventures of this big ‘family’ result in jealousies, ordeals and contradictions that leave the pornography industry in shambles. Written and directed by Guilia Louise Steigerwalt, based on the book "Non dite alla mamma che faccio la segretaria" by Debora Attanasio, Diva Futura is an intoxicating story of private and widespread desire.

This elegant and moving film from award-winning writer/director Mario Martone (Nostalgia, The King of Laughter) follows a decisive event in the life of renowned Italian feminist writer Goliarda Sapienza, brilliantly portrayed by Valeria Golino. Rome, 1980. Unable to get her novel The Art of Joy published, author Goliarda Sapienza finds herself briefly imprisoned after she steals some jewellery from a wealthy friend. The experience turns out to be life-changing, as Goliarda discovers a world without class barriers, and forms a deep bond with some of the younger inmates (played by Matilda De Angelis and Elodie). After their release and during a sweltering summer, the women continue to meet. Her friends’ stories and struggles for independence liberate Goliarda, who re-discovers the joy of living, and her drive to write. Inspired by Sapienza’s 1983 autobiography The University of Rebibbia, Fuori is an inspiring story of friendship, female solidarity and freedom, capturing the essence of a remarkable woman ahead of her time, whose aspiration for personal and collective freedom remains topical.

Cleverly intertwining past and present, fiction and documentary, with this biopic director/co-writer Mimmo Calopresti tells the story of the growth and success of Gianni Versace, a fashion designer of the future. Beginning with his youth in Reggio Calabria in the 1960s, spent observing his seamstress mother and studying the classics, he took his first steps in the world of fashion. While evading the judgment of his fellow townspeople about his never-hidden and proudly lived sexuality, he immersed himself in the remnants of ancient Greece in search of identity and eventually fled to Milan to unleash his genius. In 1970s Milan, the Versace brand began to rise, with forays into theater, music, cinema, and television. Then in the United States, Versace collaborated with great photographers like Mapplethorpe, forever changing the relationship between photography and fashion. Collecting a series of interviews with his friends, colleagues and models, including Carla Bruni, as well as archival images of fashion shows and interviews, Gianni Versace – Emperor of Dreams reconstructs the world, life and creativity of Versace.

When Isabella Ducrot (née Antonia Mosca) began to devote herself to art at the age of 55, no one – least of all herself – could have imagined that today, at the age of 90, she would be an artist sought after by leading galleries the world over. Born in Naples in 1931 and based in Rome, Ducrot’s œuvre has been admired in Italy for three decades, since a tapestry was included in the 1993 Venice Biennale. Typically made in series, she primarily produces fresh, intimate and joyous works of collage, using paint, textiles, and paper, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she gained international recognition. In this in-depth examination of a woman who traversed the 20th century, Ducrot reveals that in her opinion “a happy life begins at sixty!” More than a portrait of an artist who rose to the top despite being self-taught and an outsider, Hold Tight Missy! Isabella Ducrot Unlimited follows Ducrot’s activity over the course of two years, amid international successes and delivering private insights.

The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival is delighted to present Oscar-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino’s highly anticipated new drama LA GRAZIA (“Grace”), direct from its world premiere at Venice. The iconic Toni Servillo stars as Mariano De Santis, President of the Italian Republic (with no connection to any real-life presidents; he is entirely a product of Sorrentino’s imagination). A widower and a Catholic, De Santis has a daughter, Dorotea (Anna Ferzetti), who is a legal scholar like himself. As his term draws to a close, amid seemingly uneventful days, two final duties arise: deciding on two delicate petitions for a presidential pardon. These are true moral dilemmas which become tangled, in ways that seem impossible to unravel, with his private life. Driven by doubt, De Santis will have to decide… and so with a deep sense of responsibility, that is exactly what this remarkable Italian President will do. When announcing LA GRAZIA’s prestigious selection as the Venice Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala, artistic director Alberto Barbera remarked “Sorrentino’s return comes with a film destined to leave its mark for its great originality and powerful relevance to the present time.” Australian audiences will have the pleasure of discovering this for themselves, within days of its international debut.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, all-star Australian classic coming-of-age drama Looking For Alibrandi is presented in a brand new 4K restoration. Critically acclaimed, director Kate Woods' adaptation of Melina Marchetta's coming-of-age novel won the AFI Award for Best Film in 2000, and resonated with audiences for its authentic portrayal of growing up in Australia and the second generation migrant experience. In her final year of school at an exclusive private school, intelligent and outspoken Australian-Italian teenager Josephine ‘Josie’ Alibrandi (Pia Miranda) faces a car-crash of social problems. She is seventeen, has the dreaded HSC coming up, her snobbish classmates mock her Sicilian heritage, her relationship with her single mother (Greta Scacchi) is on the rocks, her father is absent, and the boy of her dreams seems completely out of reach. When her life is turned upside down, fortunately her Nonna (Elena Cotta) is always by her side, as Josie navigates her complicated family life, friendships, self-identity and learning to belong.

Directed by Ivano DeMatteo (Mia IFF24) this compelling drama about forgiveness and parental love that is loosely based on Ciro Noja’s novel Whatever Happens (Qualunque cosa accada) tackles the aftermath of a serious crime committed by a teenager. Pietro (Stefano Accorsi) is a middle-aged man devastated by the loss of his wife, and has been left to raise their teenage daughter Sofia alone. In their shared grief, their bond becomes intense and all-encompassing—two souls healing each other’s wounds through unwavering love and mutual dependence. But when Pietro attempts to move forward and start a new life with a new partner, the fragile balance of their father/daughter relationship shatters and in a moment of uncontrollable rage, his teenage daughter commits an unthinkable act. As Sofia faces the consequences of her actions, Pietro is left to confront a devastating reality as his love for his daughter is put to the test. Caught between heartbreak, guilt, and his paternal instinct, Pietro must ask himself whether he can forgive her.

Starring Ludovica Martino (SKAM Italia) and Marco Leonardi (Cinema Paradiso) My Place Is Here is a compelling tale of a woman’s pursuit of happiness. Written and co-directed by Daniela Porto and Cristiano Bortone, based on the eponymous novel by Daniela Porto, this thoughtful drama is set in 1940s Southern Italy, at the time of the first feminist movement. In the impoverished confines of her parents' home, 17-year-old Marta awaits the return of her fiancé from war. As a single mother, she faces the scorn of her community, and in the aftermath of WWII, she finds herself promised to an older farmer. During the village's preparatory course for wives, she forges an unlikely friendship with Lorenzo, the village's wedding planner. In conservative, rural Southern Italy, Lorenzo introduces her to a hidden community, sparking Marta's courageous journey to challenge societal prejudices. Against the historical backdrop of the first year of women's suffrage in Italy, Marta navigates her evolving role as a woman, breaking barriers and finding her place in a changing world.

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.

The directorial debut from actress Greta Scarano (The Perfect Dinner IFF22), fun dramedy Siblings is inspired by the true story of Margherita and Damiano Tercon, who in 2020 co-wrote the book Mia sorella mi rompe le balle. Irene (Matilda De Angelis) is trying to build a regular life in Rome when she is forced to return to her hometown Rimini, to take care of Omar (newcomer Yuri Tuci), her 40-year-old autistic brother. She will find out that Omar has very clear ideas about his future: he does not want to live with her at all when their parents are no longer around. Instead, he convinces Irene to give him an intensive course in adulthood to enable him to become independent. More importantly, he aims to fulfill his dreams, such as participating in the talent show that will make him a famous singer. A joyous tale about overcoming obstacles and daring to go beyond the limits imposed by society and others, Siblings explores the universal bond between siblings.

From Fabio Grassadoni and Antonio Piazza (Sicilian Ghost Story), this fictionalised mafia story features standout performances from Elio Germano and Toni Servillo. A dangerous liaisons crime drama with blackly comic elements, Sicilian Letters is loosely inspired by true events and real ‘pizzini’ messages by fugitive Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. In early 2000s Sicily, after serving several years in prison for Mafia-related crimes, Catello (Servillo), a long-serving local councillor, has lost everything. When the Italian Secret Service persuades him to help capture Matteo (Germano), the son of his closest friend and the last major Mafia boss still on the run, Catello sees an opportunity. A shrewd man and a tireless illusionist who turns truth into falsehood and falsehood into truth, under their guidance Catello begins to correspond with the fugitive. Exploiting the younger man’s emotional state, Catello’s gamble involves a significant risk, as he plays a game of cat and mouse with one of the most wanted criminals in the world.

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.

After the global success of 2016’s Perfect Strangers, writer/director Paolo Genovese has struck gold again with Somebody to Love, an hilarious, all-star romantic comedy that reveals the innermost thoughts and uncertainties of an Italian couple on their awkward first date in Rome. Recently separated philosophy professor and father-of-one Piero (Edoardo Leo) has arrived for dinner at the home of Lara (Pilar Fogliati), a talented furniture restorer, who has recently ended her relationship with a married man. As the two begin to get to know each other, they must also navigate their competing inner voices: the thoughts - whether instinctive, romantic, logical or impulsive - that guide their emotions and decisions. As the evening evolves, their hidden desires and quirks gradually come to light, along with their hearts’ unmistakeable desire to find a perfect match. Skilfully blending charm and comedic expertise, Somebody to Love has swept over 2.5 million moviegoers off their feet to become Italy’s #1 box office hit of 2025. This is fresh, uproarious and crowd-pleasing entertainment at its best.

A cultural phenomenon and box office sensation in Italy, this emotional drama set in a Rome high school explores the real story behind Italy’s first publicised case of online bullying. Loosely adapted from a book by Andrea’s mother Teresa Manes (played by Claudia Pandolfi), who has since become an anti-bullying advocate, this compelling film from Margherita Ferri portrays the tragic true story of 15-year-old Andrea Spezzacatene, featuring rising star Samuele Carrino in the lead role. Andrea is a gifted student and a talented singer who longs to make friends and fit in at his new school. But he soon falls prey to Christian, a charming student with a darker side. Then, when a laundry mishap causes his new red trousers, a gift from his mother, to turn pink in the wash, events take a turn for the worse as school bullying intensifies. Calling attention to the impact of bullying, homophobia and intolerance, The Boy with Pink Trousers is a moving and powerful film, honouring the memory of Andrea.

Elio Germano delivers a standout performance as Enrico Berlinguer in this meticulous, intelligent biopic of a man for whom life and politics, private and collective, were inextricably linked. Italy, 1970s. Enrico Berlinguer is the Secretary of the most important Communist party in the western world, with over one million seven hundred thousand card-holding members and more than twelve million voters, united by the great ambition of achieving socialism within a democracy. Challenging the dogmas of the Cold War and a world divided in two, Berlinguer and the Italian Communist Party (PCI) sought for five years to come to power, opening a season of dialogue with the Christian Democracy and almost changing history. Covering the period from 1973 when Berlinguer escapes an assassination attempt by the Bulgarian secret services in Sofia, makes it through election campaigns and trips to Moscow, onto the front pages of newspapers worldwide and holds a risky relationship with power, until 1978, The Great Ambition is a compelling portrait of the popular leader at his peak.

Celebrated for its slow-burn suspense and haunting atmosphere, this film throws viewers into a small rural Italian village, following Stefano (Lino Capolicchio), an art restorer hired to work on a mysterious fresco in the local church. The painting, created by a mysterious artist, depicts grotesque scenes of torture and suffering. As Stefano begins his restoration, he discovers unsettling clues about the artist’s life and the sinister history of the village. What begins as a routine assignment gradually spirals into a nightmare as Stefano receives anonymous phone calls and warnings, urging him to abandon the project. The townsfolk behave with secrecy, and a growing sense of menace permeates the sleepy village. The truth Stefano uncovers leads to a shocking and disturbing climax, one of the most unforgettable in Italian horror. Unlike the more flamboyant gialli of Dario Argento or Mario Bava, director Pupi Avati crafts a restrained, atmospheric thriller, relying less on violence and more on mood, paranoia, and psychological unease. With its eerie pacing, haunting visuals, and an ending that leaves viewers deeply unsettled, The House with Laughing Windows is often hailed as one of the most disturbing and artful giallo films of the 1970s.

Starring popular comic duo Salvatore Ficarra & Valentino Picone (Strangeness IFF23) and festival favourite Toni Servillo (also in La Grazia and Sicilian Letters), The Illusion is a fun re-imagining of Giuseppe Garibaldi’s 1860 campaign that unified Italy. 1860. Young idealists from all regions of Italy join Giuseppe Garibaldi (Tommaso Ragno) in Quarto, near Genoa, for the adventure of the “Mille.” With his faithful group of officers, including the loyal Colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini (Servillo), Garibaldi recruits volunteers for the expedition. Among the many soldiers recruited are two (fictitious) Sicilians, peasant farmer Domenico Tricò (Ficarra), and noble yet penniless trickster Rosario Spitale (Picone). Landing at Marsala, Sicily, the “Mille” begins fighting with Bourbon army, whose superior numbers are immediately evident, and it seems impossible to breach enemy lines. But when he is almost forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises an ingenious plan. Directed and co-written by Roberto Andò (Strangeness IFF23) this entertaining tale blends comedy and drama to illuminate a piece of history, exploring the paradoxes of Sicilian identity.

Directed by Marco Tullio Giodana, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Marco Bellochio and Gloria Malatesta, and inspired by the acclaimed novel by Mariapia Veladiano, A Life Apart is an absorbing drama that explores identity, beauty and the power of music. Featuring original music by acclaimed composer Dario Marianelli (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, Pinocchio), it follows a wealthy and influential family in the beautiful Italian art city Vicenza, consisting of Maria, her husband Osvaldo, and his twin sister Erminia, a renowned concert pianist. In the early 1980s, after years of trying to conceive, Maria finally gives birth to a long-awaited and eagerly anticipated daughter, Rebecca. However, Rebecca is born with a prominent purple birthmark covering half her face. Despite being otherwise normal and beautiful, the mark becomes an obsession for Maria, leading her to reject her responsibilities as a mother. Rebecca’s adolescence is marred by shame and isolation until her aunt Erminia takes over her education and discovers her exceptional musical talent, offering her a means to escape her family’s obsessions and secrets.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, The Mountain Bride – Vermiglio is an atmospheric, visually breathtaking portrait of a family in the final year of WWII. Written and directed by Maura Delpero, drawing from her own family’s past and collective memory, this rich, intimate drama follows a series of consequential events in a village caught between tradition and modernity. 1944. In Vermiglio, a small mountain village high up in the Italian Alps, war looms as a distant but constant threat. When reserved soldier Pietro (Giuseppe De Domenico) arrives in the village, hiding out after deserting the army, he disrupts the dynamics of the family of local teacher schoolteacher Cesare Graziadei (Tommaso Ragno, also in The Illusion and Sicilian Letters). Pietro and Lucia (Martina Scrinzi), Cesare’s eldest daughter, are instantly drawn to each other leading to an unexpected fate. Over the course of four seasons, secrets swirl beneath the surface and as the world emerges from the tragedy of war, the family finds their lives transformed. Please note, not screening in Perth.

Inspired by real events, The Negotiator is a dramatic spy thriller starring Claudio Santamaria and Sonia Bergamasco that delivers a profound reflection on the meaning of heroism and sacrifice, exploring power relations that remain powerfully resonant 20 years on. The Negotiator follows the twenty-eight days leading up to the tragic events of March 4, 2005, when SISMI senior military intelligence officer Nicola Calipari (Santamaria) sacrificed his life in Baghdad during an operation to free the journalist Giuliana Sgrena of “il manifesto”, who had been kidnapped by terrorists in Iraq. As SISMI’s deputy director of operations and head of ops in Iraq in the early 2000s, Calipari played a crucial role in operations in Iraq, safeguarding human life and keeping the peace. A production made possible by the Calipari family, who approved the screenplay and participated in filming, and supported by the National Security Authority of the Prime Minister’s Office during development, The Negotiator pays tribute to his memory and the sacrifice that earned Calipari the Gold Medal for Military Valour.

Adapted from Rosella Postorino’s bestselling novel At The Wolf’s Table, this gripping historical drama from multi award-winning writer/director Silvio Soldini (Bread and Tulips) is inspired by the incredible true story of Margot Wölk, a woman who was conscripted to be one of Hitler’s food tasters. Autumn, 1943. Twenty-six-year-old Rosa (Elisa Schlott, Das Boot), having fled Berlin, reaches the small, isolated East Prussian village of Gross-Partsch where her in-laws live and where her husband, who is on the front, has written to her to take refuge while awaiting his return. Rosa soon discovers that the apparently peaceful village hides a secret: inside the neighbouring forest lies Hitler’s headquarters, known as Wolf's Lair. The Führer sees enemies everywhere, and the risk of his being poisoned is his obsession. One morning at dawn Rosa is taken, along with other young women from the village, to taste the food cooked for him. Torn between fear of death and hunger, the tasters form alliances, friendships and secret pacts among themselves, determined not to give up hope. Note: This film is in German language with English subtitles Proudly Presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney

In this personal tale, filmmaker Francesca Comencini reflects on her bond with and pays homage to her father Luigi Comencini, using cinema as a way of understanding life. An intimate account of shared moments between father and daughter, in her memories cinema is always a shared passion, and a way of being in the world that creates the space for imagination. A devoted father (Fabrizio Gifuni) working in the film industry shares a deep bond with his young daughter. The father tells his daughter about his work and listens to her, observes her, speaks to her with seriousness, composure and respect. Together, they discover the magical world of childhood through the daughter's eyes and the set of Pinocchio, the film he is currently working on, where life pulses and chaos meets fantasy. As the child grows older, the enchantment vanishes, and her idyllic childhood slips away. Later, after she falls into some bad situations, and her father takes her to Paris to save their bond.

Jasmine (Marilena Amato) is a hairdresser in her 40s and appears to have everything she ever wanted: a devoted husband, three loving sons, and a thriving salon just south of Naples. But after her father’s passing, she is haunted by a recurring dream in which a young girl runs into her arms, offering Jasmine a new sense of fulfilment and completeness she cannot ignore. Determined to make this dream a reality, she dives headfirst into the challenging world of international adoption – risking her marriage, her sons’ well-being, and forces her to confront her beliefs and deepest desires. Faced with numerous obstacles and a family in crisis, Jasmine remains steadfast and soon the family comes to realise that the only way out is together. Written and directed by Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman, based on true events and featuring non-professional actors portraying their own lives, Vittoria is a powerful drama that delves deep into the complexities of family dynamics and the seemingly irrational desires of the human psyche.

In her debut feature, director and cowriter Sara Fgaier delivers a lyrical, sensitive and thoughtful drama about the power of memory, love and how to find someone you have lost. Gian (Andrea Renzi), a 65-years-old ethnomusicology professor, fights the darkness caused by a sudden amnesia. Flashes of the past, with the appearance of hazy archive footage, haunt his mind like a phantasmagoria of images. Miriam (Sara Serraiocco), the daughter he no longer recognises, moves into his apartment with her son Elyas. She gives him a diary written in his twenties that revolves around Leila, a girl with whom he discovered love in the space of one night. This exacerbates Gian’s pain but invites him to recover his memory and uncover who was this important woman in his past and what happened to her? As Gian’s unmoored present-day life is gradually replaced by the vivid images of the past, he comes to realise that only by searching for Leila will he be able to find himself again.

After the great success of the first two films in the series, 10 Days Without Mamma (IFF19) and When Mum is Away...with the Family (IFF21), the adventures of the Rovelli family continue in this Italian box office hit comedy directed by Alessandro Genovesi. Fabio De Luigi and Valentina Lodovini return as Carlo and Giulia Rovelli and this time, the family is heading to sunny Puglia, where their eldest daughter, eighteen-year-old Camilla, is moving to attend university with her boyfriend, Antonio Paradiso. However, Carlo is not ready to let go of his firstborn—especially if it means having her live with a young man he does not trust at all. Once the Rovellis arrive at the farmhouse of the Paradiso family, Carlo does not miss an opportunity to be the world’s most unwelcome guest. Amid theft, lies, culture clashes, romantic escapades, and a series of hilarious misunderstandings, only time will tell whether the Rovellis and the Paradisos will remain at odds or become one big family.

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.

When an Irish football club becomes embroiled in an international match-fixing scandal, their hapless assistant manager finds himself way out of his league. Written by Richie Conroy (TWO BY TWO, MALORY TOWERS) and directed by Stephen Bradley (LAST ONE LAUGHING, NOBLE), FRAN THE MAN has Fran Costello, the much-loved star of football mockumentary series FRAN, returning to the screen in a feature-length comedy that sees him working undercover to save the beautiful game from match-fixing. Darragh Humphreys reprises the role of Fran, supported by an great ensemble cast including Ardal O’Hanlon (FATHER TED), Amy Huberman (FLORA & SON) and Risteárd Cooper (APRÈS MATCH). Produced by Forty Foot Pictures with support from Screen Ireland and RTE. FRAN THE MAN is our Opening Night film in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth. Included in your cinema ticket will be: drinks, food, live music and lots of craic!

Brothers Fiachra and Tadgh peaked early at the age of 7 when they appeared on The Late Late Toy Show singing with their homemade puppet, Froggie. 25 years later, they are in comic hell, still singing the same ol’ song when their show gets cancelled. The world is pulling the brothers apart and they are borassic broke! To make matters worse, Froggie is stolen. A ransom video appears online – in a cruel twist, the thief will release Froggie when the puppet achieves 1 million followers!! Fiachra and Tadgh must team up to rescue their childhood puppet by helping Froggie regain his fame. Fiachra (Seán T Ó Meallaigh) and Tadgh (Gearoid Kavanagh) ham it up as the hapless brothers and are supported by a fine cast of comic actors including Carrie Crowley (An Cailín Ciúin) and Paul Oakley Stovall (who played George Washington in the musical Hamilton). The film is made (with love) in Galway and captures the chaotic roller coaster of the city’s bohemian (read stone broke!) artistic community.

Irish republican leader Gerry Adams is one of the most important, polarizing political leaders and visionaries of our time. He played a central role, along with others, in creating the Irish peace process and ending generations of conflict. Adams, along with Martin McGuinness, was key in persuading the IRA to embrace an alternative to armed actions. In July 2005, following an appeal by Adams, the IRA  ended its armed actions and engaged with the International Independent Commission on Arms. Imprisoned and shot, Adams was demonized and censored and labelled by the establishment media as a subversive and terrorist. In the end however the British and their allies and the Irish government were forced to recognize his electoral and democratic legitimacy and to negotiate with him and his party Sinn Féin. The Good Friday Agreement in April 1998 was the result.  In A Ballymurphy Man Adams speaks of the role of Irish America and of the influence both personally and for the Irish republican movement of the ANC and Nelson Mandela. An intensely private man always protecting his family from the public eye, this is the first time Adams has sat down to tell his story, interweaving the conflict he lived through as a teenage activist, becoming party leader and political representative, and an internationally recognized and respected leader. 

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.

The inspirational true story of Irena Gut, a young Polish woman who was forced to work as a housekeeper for a Nazi Major during WW2. When she learns the Jewish ghetto is to be liquidated, she helps 12 Jewish workers by sheltering them in the safest place she can think of: the cellar of the German commandant's home. For two years – until the end of the German occupation - Irena uses her courage and her wits to hide her friends and keep them alive against all odds.

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.

JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George looney) 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.

A farmer, Rajaram Solanki's land has been illegally and slyly usurped by the Imperial Group of Companies. After his suicide, his widow, Janaki, decides to fight for justice and crosses paths with the always competing, Advocate Jagdish Tyagi, aka Jolly Tyagi and Advocate Jagdishwar Mishra aka Jolly Mishra. Through a series of hilarious events, with major ups and downs and constantly bickering and trying to outdo the other, both the Jolly's face off in the courtroom of the always entertaining, Judge Sunderlal Tripathi. Jolly LLB3 is the humorous, dramatic and emotional ride of two adversaries forced to put their best foot forward, using their street smarts, wit, talent and compassion, to win the day and to prove who the ultimate Jolly is.

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.

Exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, it delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past.

Exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, it delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past.

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 returns to the movie musical in this dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy. Valentín (Diego 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 (Jennifer Lopez). Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit.

Ballet in two acts (2015) New Production! Acclaimed Romanian choreographer Edward Clug's striking and poetic contemporary ballet, based on the classic Ibsen play of the same name, comes to La Scala for the first time. Follow the fantastical and tumultuous journey of the impulsive Peer (Australian rising star Navrin Turnbull), who abandons his humble origins in search of adventure and glory, his travels taking him through imaginative landscapes - from the mountains of Norway, through the kingdom of the trolls, to the deserts of North Africa – only to return to Solveig (Alice Mariani), whose enduring love offers him a chance at redemption and meaning. Featuring bold stage and costume design by Marko Japelij and Leo Kulaš, and set to Grieg’s evocative score, Clug’s irresistible mix of naturalism, realism and the absurd delivers true magic.

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.

Opera in two acts (2025) New Production! Palace Opera & Ballet is delighted to open the 2025-26 Cinema Season with Damiano Michieletto’s exceptional world premiere staging of the gripping new opera from Francesco Filidei- a co-commisson between La Scala and Opéra de Paris. Based on Umberto Eco’s award-winning medieval thriller, the story follows a 14th Century Franciscan friar William of Baskerville (Grammy Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem) and his apprentice Adso (rising star mezzo soprano Kate Lindsay) as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths among the monks at a remote monastery, uncovering a labyrinthine library and a web of secrets. Immersive and texturally rich, Filedei’s composition is built on a symphonic base, layered with a series of arias and recitatives that transform traditional Gregorian chants. Leading the La Scala Orchestra and a chorus of more than 150 singers is Ingo Metzmacher.

LES MISÉRABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.

An introverted space princess is forced to leave her home planet on an inter-gay-lactic mission to save her ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. A laugh-out-loud adventure through the far reaches of queer outer space, Lesbian Space Princess showcases the incredible talents of South Australian writers/directors, Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs. Daughter to the flamboyant lesbian Queens of Planet Clitopolis, introverted Princess Saira is devastated when her bounty-hunter girlfriend, Kiki, suddenly breaks up with her for being too needy. After Kiki is kidnapped by forgotten incels of the future, the Straight White Maliens, Saira must leave the comforts of gay space to deliver their ransom: her royal labrys (the most powerful weapon known to lesbian kind). Only problem is… she doesn’t have it! With just a 24-hour window to get her labrys and save Kiki, Princess Saira finds herself on an inter-gay-lactic journey of self-discovery that includes encounters with a problematic spaceship and a new-found friendship with gay-pop runaway Willow. An animated comedy like no other, Lesbian Space Princess is a riotous, candy-coloured joy from start to finish: a locally made animation by emerging creatives that embraces LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse voices, on and off-screen.

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.

Merchant Ivory is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory (Oscar-winning writer of Call Me By Your Name), and producer Ismail Merchant. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.

When Mildred Pierce's wealthy husband leaves her for another woman, Mildred decides to raise her two daughters on her own. Despite Mildred's financial successes in the restaurant business, her oldest daughter, Veda, resents her mother for degrading their social status. In the midst of a police investigation after the death of her second husband, Mildred must evaluate her own freedom and her complicated relationship with her daughter.

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.

From the producer of 2024 Oscar-winning drama, ‘The Brutalist’, comes the moving, untold true story of how Rich Jenkins became acting legend Richard Burton - the biggest star Wales has ever produced. Starring Harry Lawtey (Industry) as the young Burton and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as his influential mentor, Philip Burton, the inspiring biographical drama offers a poignant look at the transformative power of mentorship. Set against the grit of post-war Wales, MR. BURTON is the extraordinary true story of a working-class boy destined for greatness and the teacher who saw it first. When Philip Burton, a principled and passionate schoolteacher in Port Talbot, meets Richie Jenkins, a volatile yet gifted teen from a fractured home, he recognises a spark that others have overlooked. Through mentorship, discipline, and love, Philip shapes Richie’s raw talent, setting him on the path to becoming Richard Burton, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. A tender exploration of identity, ambition, and the lasting influence of mentorship, MR. BURTON captivates with standout performances from Lawtey and Jones, alongside Palace favourite Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris). The result is a powerful tribute to the enduring impact of guidance and unwavering belief in another’s raw potential.

Following the international success of The Big Hit (an Official Selection at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, and winner of Best Comedy at the European Film Awards), writer/director Emmanuel Courcol's wildly entertaining new film 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 exceptional talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and help nurture his brother’s gifts.

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.

A criminal disguises himself as a preacher and marries a widow to get his hands on the treasure looted by her late husband. The woman's son gets suspicious and refuses to share the details.

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.

After vanishing from Mumbai's underworld for a decade, mob boss Ojas Gambheera resurfaces seeking vengeance against rival crime lords.

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.

“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.

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.

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?

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.

When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—unpredictable, chaotic, and dangerously real. As the town unravels, she and her brother must track down the creatures before they leave permanent damage. Their father, racing to find them through the fallout, must navigate a town in crisis to reunite his family and stop the disaster they never meant to unleash.

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.

Bittersweet, bruisingly honest, and heartwarmingly funny, SORRY, BABY is the wildly impressive feature debut for writer, director and star Eva Victor. Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim and winning the eminent Screenwriting Award, the raw and emotional black comedy drama - from A24 films and produced by legendary Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) - explores a college professor's journey to recovery after a sexual assault. Masterfully shifting between moments of heartbreak and humour to illustrate the non-linear and difficult process of healing from trauma in a digestible yet effective manner, Victor's astonishing debut also features Naomi Ackie (Mickey 17), Lucas Hedges (Ladybird), John Carroll Lynch (Fargo) and Kelly McCormack (Sugar Daddy).

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.

"Sexy, absurd and hilarious." After premiering to an eight-minute ovation at Cannes Film Festival, don’t miss this witty and sharply written 'unromantic comedy' from writer/director Michael Angelo Covino (The Climb). Covino also stars alongside co-writer Kyle Marvin (The Climb) with Dakota Johnson (The Materialists) and Adria Arjona (Hit Man) rounding out the incredibly comedically gifted lead cast. When Ashley (Arjona) asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey (Marvin) runs to his friends, Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino), for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos. Dubbed “the funniest film of the year” (Awards Watch), this winning indie gem is packed with belly-laugh-inducing moments that make for an endlessly amusing send up of modern romance and dysfunctional relationships.  

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.

Keep your eyes to the skies, something super is soaring your way... The legendary Man of Steel crashes back to earth in Warner Bros' spectacular reimagining of the most popular superhero of all time: SUPERMAN, starring David Corenswet (Twisters). The beginning of a whole new adventure... From celebrated auteur James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise), comes Superman, DC Studios’ first feature in a new series of films based on the enduring DC comic book universe. The high-flying spectacle follows the iconic titular superhero as he reconciles his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. In his glorious signature style - a singular blend of epic action, humour and heart - Gunn pays homage to previous eras of Superman while also forging a new exciting path, introducing a new kind of Supe who embodies truth, justice and believes in the goodness of humankind in a cynical world that considers these values to be old-fashioned. Also starring Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult (The Favourite, Nosferatu) as supervillain Lex Luthor, and introducing the "Justice Gang" - Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific and Green Lantern - prepare to see Superman blast into a thrilling new era!

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.

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.

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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Welcome to the family... Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren't bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Shakman. Assemble your Marvel-loving (or Pedro-obsessed) fam and prepare for an un-four-gettable cinematic experience with one of the MCU’s most anticipated films of all time.

Based on the bestselling and award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez, THE FRIEND is a poignant and tender charmer starring Academy Award nominees Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, alongside a 150-pound Great Dane named Bing, making his adorable big screen debut. Writer and teacher Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Murray) bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, Apollo. The regal yet intractable dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship. Featuring a critically acclaimed performance from the always exceptional Watts, the moving dramedy skilfully balances heart-wrenching explorations of grief with endearing mischief and canine-human affection.

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.

Follows a struggling woman who is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple.

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.

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.

Inspired by remarkable true events, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer’s sharp and hugely engrossing new dramedy THE STOLEN PAINTING follows a self-assured auctioneer whose professional and personal integrity is challenged by the discovery of a long-lost masterpiece. Paris, present day. Brash 40-something André Masson (César Award-winner Alex Lutz), a hotshot modern art appraiser at prestigious high-end auction house Scottie’s, receives word that a painting by Egon Schiele may have been found in a young factory worker’s home in the Alsatian city of Mulhouse. Though highly sceptical, André travels to view the canvas with his ex-partner Bettina (the superb Léa Drucker, Custody) who is also an expert valuator, only to be convinced of its authenticity as a masterwork long assumed destroyed by Nazi officials during WWII. For André, the ramifications of this once-in-a-lifetime find for his career and for his contentious relationship with his less-than-reliable intern Aurore (Louise Chevillotte), will prove both unexpected and transformative. Skilfully brought to life by an array of endearing and duplicitous characters, THE STOLEN PAINTING is a thrilling exploration of the often-cynical world of art dealing and collecting, where the jaw-dropping prices aren't always related to the rarity of the object or the desire of potential customers.

On their way to their honeymoon, a couple's vehicle breaks down, forcing them to take refuge in a remote Airbnb. As night falls, three masked strangers terrorize them until dawn.

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.

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.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.

From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind 2022 hit horror film, Barbarian, comes the highly anticipated new horror/thriller: WEAPONS. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. The multi-layered, jaw-dropping horror epic positions WEAPONS as a bold next chapter for Zach Cregger - one that promises emotional weight, gripping mystery, and a structural unpredictability that rivals his breakout hit, Barbarian. The film stars a killer ensemble cast of major talent including Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (Sicario), Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel), Alden Ehrenreich (Cocaine Bear), and Austin Abrams (Wolfs).

And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend ... 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.

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.

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.