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    Alliance Française French Film Festival

    Alliance Française French Film Festival


    Film Festival

    The Alliance Française French Film Festival is making its grand return from 4 March to 16 April 2025! Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey featuring a spectacular selection of French films — from comedy, romance, and drama to thrilling adventures.

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    Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

    Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy


    M
    • 125 MIN •Romantic Comedy

    Director: Michael Morris

    Cast: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor

    Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre. Bridget Jones first blasted onto bookshelves in Helen Fielding’s literary phenomenon Bridget Jones’s Diary, which became a global bestseller and a blockbuster film. As a single career woman living in London, Bridget Jones not only introduced the world to her romantic adventures, but added “Singletons”, “Smug-Marrieds” and “f---wittage” into the global lexicon. Bridget’s ability to triumph despite adversity led her to finally marry top lawyer Mark Darcy and to become the mother of their baby boy. Happiness at last. But in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Bridget is alone once again, widowed four years ago, when Mark was killed on a humanitarian mission in the Sudan. She’s now a single mother to nine-year-old Billy and four-year-old Mabel, and is stuck in a state of emotional limbo, raising her children with help from her loyal friends and even her former lover, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Pressured by her Urban Family —Shazzer, Jude and Tom, her work colleague Miranda, her mother, and her gynecologist Dr. Rawlings (Oscar® winner Emma Thompson) — to forge a new path toward life and love, Bridget goes back to work and even tries out the dating apps, where she’s soon pursued by a dreamy and enthusiastic younger man (White Lotus’s Leo Woodall). Now juggling work, home and romance, Bridget grapples with the judgment of the perfect mums at school, worries about Billy as he struggles with the absence of his father, and engages in a series of awkward interactions with her son’s rational-to-a-fault science teacher (Oscar® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor).

    The Last Showgirl

    The Last Showgirl


    M
    • 87 MIN •Drama

    Director: Gia Coppola

    Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Jason Schwartzman

    In THE LAST SHOWGIRL, director Gia Coppola (Palo Alto, Mainstream) presents a poignant drama set against the vibrant yet unforgiving backdrop of Las Vegas. Pamela Anderson delivers a career-defining performance as Shelly, a seasoned showgirl whose life is upended when her long-running revue abruptly closes after a successful thirty-year run. Facing an uncertain future, Shelly must navigate the challenges of reinvention in a city that venerates youth and novelty. Her journey is intertwined with that of Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis), a former showgirl turned casino cocktail waitress, whose own dreams were derailed by personal struggles. Together, they confront the harsh realities of aging in an industry that often overlooks the contributions of its veterans. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024, THE LAST SHOWGIRL has been lauded for its authentic portrayal of the complexities faced by women in the entertainment industry. Critics have praised Anderson's nuanced performance, noting it as a significant departure from her previous roles and a testament to her versatility as an actress. With its compelling narrative and standout performances, THE LAST SHOWGIRL offers a reflective look at the sacrifices made in the name of art and the enduring spirit required to forge a new path when the curtain falls.

    A Complete Unknown

    A Complete Unknown


    M
    • 141 MIN •Drama, Biopic

    Director: James Mangold

    Cast: Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Timothée Chalamet

    Oscar-winning filmmaker James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari, Walk the Line) brings to life the enigmatic story of Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, a star-studded biographical drama that explores the transformative early years of the legendary singer-songwriter. Anchored by a career defining performance from Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, the film captures the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s and the birth of one of music’s most iconic voices. Set against the backdrop of the American folk revival, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows Dylan’s meteoric rise from his humble beginnings in Minnesota to his pivotal arrival in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The film delves into Dylan’s artistic evolution, the relationships that shaped his identity, and the moments of creative brilliance that defined a generation. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast, including Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, the film is as much about the cultural revolution as it is about Dylan himself. Mangold’s meticulous direction and an electrifying soundtrack bring this pivotal era to vivid life, offering a rare glimpse into the complexities of fame, artistry, and reinvention. Both intimate and epic in scope, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is an unmissable tribute to a musical icon and the extraordinary times that shaped him.

    I'm Still Here

    I'm Still Here


    M
    • 136 MIN •Drama

    Director: Walter Salles

    Cast: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro

    Oscar nominee Fernanda Montenegro and her daughter Fernanda Torres deliver powerhouse performances in Walter Salles’ (The Motorcycle Diaries, Central Station) long-awaited return to narrative filmmaking with I’M STILL HERE, a gripping historical drama set against the backdrop of Brazil’s oppressive military dictatorship in the 1970s. Brazil’s official selection for Best International Film at the 2025 Academy Awards, the film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s acclaimed memoir, bringing to life a powerful true story of unwavering courage, profound sacrifice, and enduring resilience in the face of systemic oppression. Set in 1971, the film follows Eunice Paiva (Torres), a mother of five whose life is shattered when her husband is forcibly taken from their home by the military police, disappearing into the brutal machinery of the dictatorship. Left with no answers and mounting danger, Eunice must navigate a society fraught with fear while transforming herself into a relentless activist, challenging the regime’s violence and secrecy to fight for her husband and her family’s survival. Montenegro’s role as Eunice’s mother-in-law brings added poignancy and gravitas to the multi-generational story. Through Salles’ masterful direction and a script by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega, I’M STILL HERE captures the anguish of personal loss amidst national upheaval, creating a deeply human portrait of a woman’s fight for justice in the darkest of times. With stunning cinematography and a visceral score, the film is both an unflinching historical drama and a moving tribute to the women who defy oppression to seek truth, no matter the cost.

    Bird

    Bird


    MA15+
    • 119 MIN •Drama

    Director: Andrea Arnold

    Cast: Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, Nykiya Adams

    The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank), BIRD is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about marginalized life in the fringes of contemporary society. 12-year-old Bailey (astounding newcomer Nykiya Adams) lives with her devoted but chaotic single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn) and wayward brother Hunter in a squat in Gravesend, north Kent. Approaching puberty and seeking attention and adventure, Bailey's fractured home life is transformed when she encounters Bird (Franz Rogowski, Passages), a mysterious stranger on a journey of his own. A wondrous portrait of the transition from childhood to adolescence that remains grounded in her typically empathetic social realism, Arnold's latest strides to the wildly poetic rhythm of her own drum.

    Captain America: Brave New World

    Captain America: Brave New World


    M
    • 118 MIN •Action, Adventure

    Director: Julius Onah

    Cast: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Liv Tyler

    Anthony Mackie returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson and confidently steps into the limelight as the new Captain America. In CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by iconic Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford in his MCU debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a villainous global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Directed by Julius Onah (The Cloverfield Paradox), this bold fourth instalment in the Captain America series manages to be both grounded and affecting, delivering not only high-octane action but also a timely exploration of brotherhood and leadership in a divided world. Set against a politically charged backdrop, the film sees Mackie’s character forging his own legacy while grappling with personal and national dilemmas. This February, Captain America: Brave New World promises an exhilarating cinematic experience as thrilling as it is thought-provoking. With a blend of memorable performances, riveting action sequences and a powerful story about identity and duty, this blockbuster stands out as an absolute must-watch for Marvel fans and newcomers alike.

    Conclave

    Conclave


    PG
    • 120 MIN •Thriller

    Director: Edward Berger

    Cast: Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci

    The pope is dead. The throne is vacant. From director Edward Berger, CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

    MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo

    MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo


    CTC
    • 114 MIN •Alternative Content, Theatre

    Director: Max Webster

    Cast: David Tennant, Cush Jumbo

    David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

    The Last Journey

    The Last Journey


    PG
    • 95 MIN •Documentary

    Directors: Filip Hammar, Fredrik Wikingsson

    Cast: Filip Hammar, Fredrik Wikingsson, Lars Hammar

    Selected as Sweden's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, "The Last Journey" is the most-watched documentary in Swedish history. When Lars Hammar, after 40 years as a beloved French teacher in Köping, retires, he envisions a delightful "third age" with travel, wine, and experiences together with his wife Tiina. But it doesn't turn out as he had hoped. Instead of indulging in life's pleasures, Lars becomes increasingly passive and lacking in willpower at home in his leather armchair, to the great frustration and despair of both Tiina and their son Filip. That's when Filip gets an idea -- to take his frail old father to his beloved France and let him revisit the places he has loved most in life. By retracing the same road trip the family used to take when Filip was a child and secretly orchestrating some of life's most delightful moments, he hopes to reignite Lars' zest for life. With the help of his best friend Fredrik, some hefty doses of optimism and creativity, and an old orange Renault 4, the adventure can begin!

    Hard Truths

    Hard Truths


    M
    • 97 MIN •Drama

    Director: Mike Leigh

    Cast: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin

    Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a fierce, compassionate, and often darkly humorous study of family and the thorny ties that bind us. Reunited with Leigh for the first time since multiple Oscar-nominated Secrets and Lies, the astonishing Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Pansy, a woman wracked by fear, tormented by afflictions, and prone to raging tirades against her husband, son, and anyone who looks her way. Meanwhile, her easygoing younger sister, played by Michele Austin (Another Year), is a single mother with a life as different from Pansy's as their clashing temperaments -- brimming with communal warmth from her salon clients and daughters alike. This expansive film from a master dramatist takes us into the intensities of kinship, duty, and the most enduring of human mysteries: that even through lifetimes of hurt and hardship, we still find ways to love those we call family.

    The Monkey

    The Monkey


    MA15+
    • 98 MIN •Horror

    Director: Oz Perkins

    Cast: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood

    A new trip from Osgood Perkins. When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. Based on the short story by Stephen King and produced by James Wan.

    The Seed of the Sacred Fig

    The Seed of the Sacred Fig


    M
    • 168 MIN •Drama

    Director: Mohammad Rasoulof

    Cast: Soheila Golestani, Reza Akhlaghirad, Misagh Zare

    Family bonds unravel and generations clash in this extaordinary drama from acclaimed filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Fipresci Award, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG was received with record breaking ovation, voted top film in Screen International Critics Grid for Cannes 2024 and displays the true power of cinema to change us and the world we live in. Shot in secret and resulting in the persecution of its director, who eventually forced to flee Iran, the film combines gripping storytelling with real-life footage of recent protests in Iran, capturing a family's turmoil amid a society in upheaval. In Tehran, Iman and his family celebrate his recent promotion to an investigating judge. As public protests erupt against compulsory hijab, the dynamics within his family begin to shift. When his service weapon goes missing, Iman becomes increasingly paranoid, even suspecting his own wife Najmeh, and daughters Sana and Rezvan. Renowned for his thought-provoking and politically charged cinema, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG is being hailed as Rasoulof's most daring and important work yet. Born in 1972 in Shiraz, Iran, Rasoulof's works often critique the socio-political climate of his home country, resulting in frequent confrontations with Iranian authorities. His notable films, such as There Is No Evil and A Man of Integrity, have garnered international recognition at prestigious film festivals. In 2010, he fled Iran after being arrested and sentenced to prison for his politically charged films.

    Widow Clicquot

    Widow Clicquot


    M
    • 90 MIN •Drama

    Director: Thomas Napper

    Cast: Haley Bennett, Sam Riley, Tom Sturridge

    Widow Clicquot is based on the true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century. After her husband's untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world's first great entrepreneurs.

    Babygirl

    Babygirl


    MA15+
    • 114 MIN •Thriller, Romance

    Director: Halina Reijn

    Cast: Jean Reno, Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas

    Oscar winner Nicole Kidman delivers a tour de force performance in Halina Reijn’s (Bodies Bodies Bodies) bold, provocative and sexually charged erotic thriller, BABYGIRL, a Venice Film Festival standout lauded for its audacious exploration of power and desire. Co-starring Harris Dickinson, best known for his work in Triangle of Sadness, this A24 film pairs two magnetic leads in a smouldering illicit affair that blurs professional and personal boundaries. Kidman stars as a high-powered CEO whose seemingly perfect family life begins to unravel when she embarks on a risky secret relationship with her charismatic younger intern (Dickinson). As passions ignite, the film delves into the nuances of sexual desire, modern power dynamics, and the consequences of blurred (but consensual) boundaries, delivering a visceral experience layered with emotional intensity and tension-filled drama. Sharply observed through a female lens and with a contemporary soundtrack, Babygirl flips traditional gender roles in Reijn’s edgy risqué feature. An ultimately hopeful – and, at times, darkly funny - investigation of raw female desire, the Dutch writer/director approaches this tale of seduction with empathy and candour, all while being genuinely erotic and unpredictable.

    The Brutalist

    The Brutalist


    MA15+
    • 215 MIN •Drama

    Director: Brady Corbet

    Cast: Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Stacy Martin

    With 7 Golden Globe nominations, THE BRUTALIST is already being crowned by critics as the cinema masterpiece of the year; a colossal achievement, balancing intimacy and scale at every level of craft. From acclaimed American writer-director Brady Corbet comes A24’s highly anticipated epic historical drama, THE BRUTALIST, featuring an awe-inspiring A-List cast including Oscar winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), Emmy Award winner Guy Pearce (Memento) and Cannes Film Festival winner Joe Alwyn (Kinds of Kindness). Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth (Brody) arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet (Jones) after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Pearce) recognises his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost… Recipient of the prestigious Silver Lion Award for Corbet's marvellous direction at the 2024 Venice Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture, this structurally beautiful and grandiose epic is suffused with Adrien Brody's soulful performance. With ambitious scope and a profound exploration of historical and personal themes - and shot on rarely seen 70mm film stock - Corbet's THE BRUTALIST is a towering tribute to the immigrant experience.

    Maria

    Maria


    M
    • 123 MIN •Drama

    Director: Pablo Larraín

    Cast: Haluk Bilginer, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino

    Follows the life story of the world's greatest opera singer, Maria Callas, during her final days in 1970s Paris.

    Becoming Led Zeppelin

    Becoming Led Zeppelin


    PG
    • 121 MIN •Documentary

    Director: Bernard MacMahon

    Cast: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham

    BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.

    Queer

    Queer


    MA15+
    • 137 MIN •Drama

    Director: Luca Guadagnino

    Cast: Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Daniel Craig

    Academy Award nominee Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, Challengers) delivers an unflinching and seductive adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ groundbreaking novella in QUEER, a provocative exploration of longing, identity, and self-destruction. Starring Daniel Craig in a career-defining performance racking up awards attention, this evocative period drama is a searing portrait of alienation and desire. Set in the vibrant yet volatile expat underworld of 1950s Mexico City, Craig stars as Lee, a disillusioned American grappling with his identity. Seeking solace in a haze of drugs and alcohol, Lee becomes infatuated with Eugene Allerton, a younger, enigmatic man who is both the object of his obsession and a mirror of his own fractured psyche. As their tenuous connection spirals into a tangled web of dependence and rejection, the film delves deeply into the complexities of desire, self-loathing, and the human need for connection. With Guadagnino’s signature visual flair and a brilliant score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, QUEER captures the raw vulnerability of Burroughs’ prose while expanding it into a lush cinematic experience. A fearless and unrelenting look at the destructive power of love and the search for meaning in a world on the fringes, QUEER is both a gripping character study and a timeless reflection on the universal longing to be seen.

    September 5

    September 5


    M
    • 95 MIN •Drama

    Director: Tim Fehlbaum

    Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Chaplin, John Magaro

    "September 5" unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, "September 5" provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time. At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a young and ambitious producer striving to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Together with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), Geoff unexpectedly takes the helm of the live coverage. As narratives shift, time ticks away, and conflicting rumors spread, with the hostages' lives hanging in the balance, Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass.

    Heart Eyes

    Heart Eyes


    MA15+
    • 97 MIN •Horror, Comedy

    Director: Josh Ruben

    Cast: Michaela Watkins , Jordana Brewster, Mason Gooding

    When the Heart Eyes Killer strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine’s Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives...

    We Live in Time

    We Live in Time


    M
    • 108 MIN •Romance, Drama

    Director: John Crowley

    Cast: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Aoife Hinds

    With stunningly nuanced performances from Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this cleverly structured romance, directed by John Crowley and penned by screenwriter Nick Payne, delves into the profound question of how to make the most of the time we have in this world. From their very first encounter, Almut (Pugh) and Tobias (Garfield) have experienced anything but an ordinary relationship. When Almut faces a life-altering medical diagnosis, with treatment options that may or may not be effective. Should she risk spending precious time on treatments, or embrace what remains of her life to the fullest? WE LIVE IN TIME unfolds across three distinct timelines, offering a layered experience of their relationship that deepens our understanding of how memories intersect with the present and how life’s meaning builds through shared moments. Bringing this intricately crafted story to life, Pugh captivates as a young woman striving to balance her personal connections with her ambitious career, while Garfield delivers a career-defining performance, using Tobias' quiet demeanour to reveal an underlying depth of emotion.

    Nosferatu

    Nosferatu


    M
    • 132 MIN •Drama

    Director: Robert Eggers

    Cast: Willem Dafoe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp

    Sink your teeth into acclaimed director Robert Eggers’ (The Lighthouse, The Northman) transfixing retelling of a timeless classic. NOSFERATU is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. The fantastical horror's bloody excellent cast includes Bill Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp, Emma Corrin, Nicholas Hoult and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

    Companion

    Companion


    MA15+
    • 97 MIN •Thriller

    Director: Drew Hancock

    Cast: Rupert Friend, Woody Fu, Harvey Guillén

    Find someone made just for you in Drew Hancock’s (My Dead Ex, Suburgatory) perfectly perverse love story from hell, COMPANION. New Line Cinema, the studio that brought you The Notebook, and the unhinged creators of Barbarian cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story… It’s M3GAN meets Ex Machina in this sci-fi psychological thriller where a billionaire's death sets off a chain of bloody events for Iris, a subservient android built for human companionship, during a weekend trip to a lakeside estate with his eclectic group of friends. The electric feature stars rising scream queen Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets, The Boogeyman) fresh off a buzzy performance in A24's acclaimed Hugh Grant-horror, Heretic, and The Boys' Jack Quaid at the centre of the weekend getaway turned bloody and violent. It’s freaky fun horror at its best, featuring a stellar supporting cast including Lukas Gage (Smile 2, The White Lotus), Megan Suri (Never Have I Ever, It Lives Inside), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows, Blue Beetle) and Rupert Friend (High Desert, Asteroid City).

    Paddington in Peru

    Paddington in Peru


    PG
    • 106 MIN •Family, Adventure

    Director: Dougal Wilson

    Cast: Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Ben Whishaw

    Get ready for the journey of a lifetime as PADDINGTON IN PERU brings the world’s most beloved bear back to his roots, his homeland Peru. Following the adventures of PADDINGTON and PADDINGTON 2, Paddington is still living happily with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. When he receives a letter from the Reverend Mother, the blithe guitar strumming nun who runs the Home for Retired Bears, informing him that Aunt Lucy misses him dearly, he knows he simply must visit her as soon as possible. With his shiny new British passport in hand, Paddington is joined by the Browns, including the ever-resourceful Mrs. Bird, on an epic journey that none of them will ever forget. Along the way the group meet new friends, including the dashing riverboat captain Hunter and his daughter Gina. They join them on their thrilling escapades through the Amazon rainforest and up to the stunning mountain peaks of Peru. Together they encounter unexpected challenges, and Paddington begins to uncover surprising secrets about his past. Throughout the ups and downs, his unwavering optimism and kindness shine brightly in this brand-new Paddington cinematic adventure that reinforces the importance of family, and the joy of embracing one's heritage. PADDINGTON IN PERU is the debut feature from director Dougal Wilson and is based on the best-selling and internationally adored series of children's stories by British author Michael Bond.

    Anora

    Anora


    MA15+
    • 139 MIN •Drama, Comedy

    Director: Sean Baker

    Cast: Yuriy Borisov, Mikey Madison, Karren Karagulian

    Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed director Sean Baker’s new film follows Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. ANORA is a dark comedy reminiscent of Baker’s previous, successful films that blend sharp social commentary with compelling character studies. The highly entertaining arthouse gem captures the audacious journey of a Brooklyn sex worker thrust into a whirlwind Cinderella story turned darkly comedic nightmare. With Baker's signature style, Anora is both a poignant and irreverent exploration of societal contrasts, cultural clashes, and personal resilience.

    A Real Pain

    A Real Pain


    MA15+
    • 90 MIN •Comedy, Drama

    Director: Jesse Eisenberg

    Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe

    In his impressive second feature directorial endeavour, writer/director Jesse Eisenberg delivers equal parts gut-punching drama and whip-smart comedy with an award-winning screenplay that exudes humanity as it explores complicated familial relationships beset by intergenerational trauma. Clever, funny and profoundly moving, this Sundance Film Festival award winning dramedy follows two mismatched cousins, David (Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Emmy and Golden Globe winner Kieran Culkin), who reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their deceased grandmother and reconnect with their heritage. Their adventure takes a turn when the duo’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family and World War II history. Culkin dazzles in a career-best performance while co-starring alongside Eisenberg. The highly acclaimed actors make for a superb team, demonstrating deep empathy and understanding with mesmerising depictions of a wide range of complex emotions as the cousins grapple with the ways their lives have diverged while also trying to reconnect. While Benji’s irreverent charm only partially masks his deep inner melancholy, David’s frustration with and genuine love for his cousin is palpable. Lauded by critics with an outstanding rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and with a tonally perfect classical score, A REAL PAIN blends an odd-couple buddy road trip with an, at times, uncomfortable yet relatable family drama that sensitively taps into the pain still felt by family of Holocaust survivors.

    Wicked

    Wicked


    PG
    • 160 MIN •Musical, Fantasy

    Director: Jon M. Chu

    Cast: Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh

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

    Magic Beach

    Magic Beach


    G
    • 76 MIN •Family

    Director: Robert Connolly

    Cast: Spencer Ellis Anderson, Rylee Chuck, Elliott Hayes

    After captivating children and families for 30 years, Alison Lester’s beloved book MAGIC BEACH has been brought to life on screen by director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) and some of Australia’s leading animators. Take a trip with the ones you love through a unique mix of live action, entwined with extraordinary animated adventures that bring you to a dreamy seaside world where anything is possible. Featuring timeless characters, MAGIC BEACH is a captivating blend of reality and fantasy that inspires people of all ages to feel the sand beneath their toes and find wonder in the world around them.

    Better Man

    Better Man


    MA15+
    • 135 MIN •Biopic, Musical

    Director: Michael Gracey

    Cast: Kate Mulvany, Damon Herriman, Alison Steadman

    Discover an extraordinary journey that can’t be told in an ordinary way. Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring. BETTER MAN is directed by Michael Gracey and stars Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Anthony Hayes, Steve Pemberton, and Alison Steadman.

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3


    PG
    • 110 MIN •Adventure, Family

    Director: Jeff Fowler

    Cast: Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey

    Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our all-star cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog.

    Moana 2

    Moana 2


    PG
    • 100 MIN •Family

    Director: Dave Derrick Jr.

    Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho

    Featuring the voices of Auli‘i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical MOANA 2 takes audiences back to the ocean on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. With music composed by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, MOANA 2 promises to deliver a soundtrack of unforgettable new songs that are sure to become instant Disney classics.

    Lee

    Lee


    M
    • 117 MIN •Drama, Biography, War

    Director: Ellen Kuras

    Cast: Marion Cotillard, Alexander Skarsgård, Kate Winslet

    Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in this fascinating portrait of the great American war correspondent Lee Miller, whose singular talent and ferocious tenacity gave us some of the 20th century’s most indelible images. A former model, Lee is now tired of being viewed through a lens and by men, and focusses on her own work as a photographer. As the threat of war looms, everything about their daily lives changes completely, almost overnight. Frustrated by the restrictions placed on female photographers at the time, who are limited to documenting life on the home front, Miller urges her female boss at British Vogue, to request permission for Lee to go to the frontline. With a profound understanding and empathy for women and for the voiceless victims of atrocious crimes, her images feature both the fragility and ferocity of the human ability to survive, exist, fight, defend and live. Directed by award winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras, and featuring superb supporting performances from Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg and Alex Skarsgard, the film is a vivid reminder of the bold women who fought to penetrate male-dominated spaces — making great sacrifices and ultimately changing the way we see the world.

    Die Hard

    Die Hard


    M
    • 132 MIN •Retrospective

    Director: John McTiernan

    Cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia

    John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

    Seven

    Seven


    R18+
    • 120 MIN •Retrospective

    Detectives Somerset and Mills, one a seasoned cop, the other a relatively new one, are paired up to solve murders. Together they attempt to find a killer who is inspired by the seven deadly sins.

    Ne Zha 2

    Ne Zha 2


    M
    • 144 MIN •Fantasy, Action, Animated

    Director: Yu Yang

    Cast: Joseph , Mo Han, Hao Chen

    After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to rebuild Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s mortal bodies with the Seven-colored Precious Lotus. However, during the process of reconstruction, numerous obstacles arise. What will become of the fate of Ne Zha and Ao Bing?

    Spider-Mania: Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Spider-Mania: Spider-Man: No Way Home


    M
    • 157 MIN •Adventure, Retrospective

    Director: Jon Watts

    Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Jamie Foxx

    Experience all the legendary live-action Spider-Man™ movies on the big screen – again or for the first time! In celebration of Columbia Pictures 100th anniversary, all eight live-action Spider-Man™ films will be swinging back into cinemas for one week each throughout January & February. For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero's identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strange's help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who've ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.

    Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

    Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants


    M
    • 147 MIN •Adventure, Drama

    Director: Tsui Hark

    Cast: Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Dafei, Leung Ka Fai Tony

    Legends Of The Condor Heroes: The Gallants is an action-packed fantasy drama adapted from Jin Yong's classic martial arts novel, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes”. Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army pushes west to destroy the Jin Dynasty, setting its sights on the Song Dynasty next. Amid internal conflicts among martial arts schools, Guo Jing unites the Central Plains’ warriors to defend Xiangyang, embodying courage and loyalty in the fight for the nation.

    Inside

    Inside


    MA15+
    • 104 MIN •Crime, Drama, Thriller

    Director: Charles Williams

    Cast: Guy Pearce, Toby Wallace, Tara Morice

    Guy Pearce stars in INSIDE, a gripping prison drama exploring themes of institutionalization, redemption, and the blurred lines between salvation and condemnation. Directed by Charles Williams, the Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker, this feature debut is a compelling portrait of the human struggle for meaning behind bars. When young offender Mel Blight (Vincent Miller) is transferred from juvenile detention to a maximum-security prison, he finds himself sharing a cell with Australia’s notorious inmate Mark Shepard (Cosmo Jarvis, Shōgun). Warren Murfett (Pearce), a hardened lifer desperate to reunite with his son Adrian (Toby Wallace, Acute Misfortune) on the outside, sees an opportunity: he manipulates Mel into targeting Mark, who carries a price on his head. As tensions mount, the bond between the three men deepens in unexpected ways, forcing them to confront their pasts, their humanity, and the possibility of forgiveness. Executive-produced by Thomas M. Wright (The Stranger) and supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund, INSIDE was filmed in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The film boasts standout performances, including Miller’s remarkable debut, Jarvis’s transformative portrayal, and Pearce’s nuanced depiction of a man caught between hope and despair. With its raw emotional intensity and sharp examination of incarceration, rehabilitation, and remorse, INSIDE is a striking achievement from a rising cinematic talent.

    Pretty Woman

    Pretty Woman


    M
    • 125 MIN •Retrospective, Romantic Comedy

    Director: Garry Marshall

    Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Jason Alexander

    When successful corporate mogul Edward Lewis meets independent and carefree hooker Vivian Ward, their two lives are worlds apart. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense, business-minded approach to life, sparking an immediate attraction. He teaches her about the finer things in life; she teaches him that love could be the best investment he ever made.

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