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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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