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Latest reviews of films destined for Australian cinemas or premiering at international film festivals, with an emphasis on world movies, award-winners, independents and cult films doing the rounds of the arthouse circuit.

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Tabu; sydney film festival; berlin film festival; Teresa Madruga; Laura Soveral; Portuguese film

Tabu

Former critic Miguel Gomes follows an older woman’s tale of obsessive love.

Interview Trailer
Broken;

Broken

Tim Roth and newcomer Eloise Laurence star for debut director Rufus Norris.

Trailer
A Place For Me; Greg Kinnear; Lily Collins

A Place for Me

Greg Kinnear plays a divorced writer struggling to take care of two teenagers.

The place beyond The Pines; TIFF; review; Ryan Gosling

The Place Beyond the Pines

Ryan Gosling reunites with his Blue Valentine director.

Trailer

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The Bling Ring

The Bling Ring

The true story of the group of young friends who robbed the homes of celebrities.

Trailer;
Polluting Paradise

Polluting Paradise

An ill-conceived waste facility threatens to poison a Turkish village’s environment.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Baz Luhrmann adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel in epic 3D fashion.

Extras; Trailer;
Broken

Broken

The life of an 11-year-old girl irrevocably changes after she sees a violent attack.  

Trailer;
Despite the Gods

Despite the Gods

Behind the scenes with Jennifer Lynch as she tries to make a drama in India.

Interview;
Kabhi Kabhie (Sometimes)

Kabhi Kabhie (Sometimes)

An arranged marriage stands between a poet and his lover.

Ek Thi Daayan

Ek Thi Daayan

An illusionist becomes haunted by a witch from his childhood days.

Transpapa

Transpapa

A teenage girl reunites with her father who is now living as a woman.

The Wall

The Wall

A woman becomes cut off from humanity by an invisible, impenetrable wall.

Drift

Drift

In the '70s, two Australian brothers quit their jobs to launch a surf gear business.

Trailer;
Dreileben - Beats Being Dead

Dreileben - Beats Being Dead

A young physician begins a love affair without a future.

This Ain't California

This Ain't California

An account of three teens and their passionate love for skateboarding.

Breathing

Breathing

An incarcerated teen tries to build a new life through his work at a morgue.

Dreileben - One Minute of Darkness

Dreileben - One Minute of Darkness

The policeman hunting an escaped prisoner begins to doubt false certainties.

Turkish for Beginners

Turkish for Beginners

The neurotic daughter of a free-thinking psychiatrist goes on holiday to Thailand.

German Sons

German Sons

Jewish filmmaker Philippe Mora looks back at WWII with the son of a former Nazi.

Lost in Siberia

Lost in Siberia

The shy logistician of a German mail order company is sent to Siberia for work.

Drug War

Drug War

After a drug boss is arrested, he's agrees to bertay his accomplices.

Dreileben - Don't Follow Me Around

Dreileben - Don't Follow Me Around

A police psychologist meets old acquaintances while investigating a case.

Chasing Ice

Chasing Ice

Photographer James Balog captures the world's changing glaciers.

Trailer;
Me and You

Me and You

An introverted teenager lies to his parents about going on a ski trip.

Haute Cuisine

Haute Cuisine

Based on the true story of President Francois Mitterand's personal chef.

Trailer; Interview;
Spring Breakers

Spring Breakers

Four college girls rob a fast food resturant during spring break festivities in Florida.

; Trailer;
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

An upperclass bride-to-be has cold feet on her big day.

The Other Son

The Other Son

Two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, learn they were switched at birth.

Trailer; Interview;
Song for Marion

Song for Marion

After his wife is stricken with illness, a grumpy old man joins his local choir.

Trailer;
Antiviral

Antiviral

The viruses of sick celebrities become an object of trade for obessed fans.

Trailer;
No

No

An ad executive comes up with a campaign to defeat General Pinochet's regime.

Extras; Trailer;
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Sunday, 19th May
23:15
Breakfast On Pluto
In the 1970s, a young transgender foundling, Patrick 'Kitten' Braden, comes of age by leaving his Irish town for London, in part to look for his mother and in part because his gender identity is beyond the town's understanding. Nominated for a 2006 Golden Globe for Best Actor (Cillian Murphy). Directed by Neil Jordan and also stars Stephen Rea, Eva Birthistle and Liam Neeson. (From the UK) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V,L) CC
Monday, 20th May
13:00
Dragon Tiger Gate
Based on Tony Wong's long-running comic book series. Dragon and his brother Tiger emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice. Nominated for Best Action Choreography at the 2007 Hong Kong Film Awards. Directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse and Shawn Yu. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Action/Adventure) (2006) (Rpt) M (V)
00:05
Election 2
As election time nears, current triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. Jimmy is the perfect candidate: smart and entrepreneurial. Even the Chinese authorities are interested in what Jimmy has to offer. The only problem is, Lok isn't one who gives up power easily. Winner of the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Film in 2007. Directed by Johnnie To and stars Louis Koo, Simon Yam and Nick Cheung. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Mystery/Crime) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)
Tuesday, 21st May
23:00
Night And Fog
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui paints a realistic picture of domestic violence in this dark family drama. Beginning at the end of the story, the film opens with the brutal murder by a man of his wife and daughters. Going back through witness testimonies and flashbacks, we learn how turmoil and violence lurked underneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic family. Nominated for three Hong Kong Film Awards in 2010, including Best Director. Stars Simon Yam, Jingchu Zhang and Amy Chum. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese and Mandarin) (Drama) (2009) MAV (A,V)
Wednesday, 22nd May
23:10
Brick
Brendan Frye is a loner, someone who knows all the angles but has chosen to stay on the outside. When his ex-girlfriend Emily turns up dead, he is determined to find out why, and plunges into the dark and dangerous underworld of a high school crime ring. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Rian Johnson and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas and Emilie de Ravin. (From the US) (Mystery/Crime) (2005) M (V,D) CC
00:05
Accused
On the surface, Henrik and Nina Christofferson are a seemingly ordinary couple with a happy family life. But their 14-year-old daughter, Stine, has a habit of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Nominated for the Golden Bear at Berlin in 2005. Directed by Jacob Thuesen and stars Troels Lyby, Sofie Grabol and Kirstine Rosenkrands Mikkelsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MA (A)
Thursday, 23rd May
00:10
Estomago: A Gastronomic Story
After landing a job in a diner to pay for his meal, a tramp proves to be a talented cook as he works his way up in the hospitality world and falls for a prostitute who is taken with his culinary skills. A multi-award winning film, including the 2009 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Film. Directed by Marcos Jorge and stars Joao Miguel, Fabiula Nascimento and Babu Santana. (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MAV (N,L,S,N)
Friday, 24th May
23:05
Manual Of Love 2
Monica Bellucci leads a host of good-looking Italian actors in this heart-warming, comical anthology of four interconnected tales of love. A radio DJ invites listeners to call in and tell their love stories. What follows are the stories of four different kinds of relationships. Directed by Giovanni Veronesi and also stars Carlo Verdone, Riccardo Scamarcio and Sergio Rubini. (From Italy, in Italian) (Romantic Comedy) (2007) (Rpt) M (S,L,N,V)
00:45
Empire Of The Wolves
Jean Reno stars in this fast paced action thriller in the vein of The Bourne Identity. Two police officers scour the underworld of Paris to investigate a series of brutal murders. The case leads them to a mysterious Turkish far-right group called the Grey Wolves. Directed by Chris Nahon, and also stars Arly Jover and Jocelyn Quivrin. (From France, in French and Turkish) (Thriller) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V)
Saturday, 25th May
21:30
Snowtown
Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie falls in with his mother's new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighbourhood watchmen, a relationship that leads to a spree of torture and murder. Winner of six Australian Film Institute awards in 2012, including Best Direction. Directed by Justin Kurzel and stars Lucas Pittaway, Bob Adriaens and Louise Harris. (From Australia) (Mystery/Crime) (2011) MAV (A,V,L) CC
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