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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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You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet

French New Wave veteran Alain Resnais celebrates actors and the stage.

Interview
A Lady in Paris

A Lady in Paris

The great Jeanne Moreau stars as a grumpy woman in need of a new carer.

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ping pong; documentary

Ping Pong

Eight elderly ping pong players compete in a World over 80s tournament.

still mine; james cromwell

Still Mine

Married couple Geneviève Bujold and James Cromwell battle local bureaucracy.

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ABCD (Any Body Can Dance)

ABCD (Any Body Can Dance)

One of India's best dancers takes on an amateur troupe.

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

A cop and hit man team up to take out a common enemy.

West of Memphis

West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three.

Trailer;
Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

The controversial director talks during his house arrest.

Trailer;
The Sweeney

The Sweeney

A detective tries to bring down a gang of robbers but his work is hampered.

Trailer;
Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

An aristocratic woman enters into a life-changing affair with a wealthy count.

Trailer;
Lincoln

Lincoln

An examination of the final months of President Lincoln's time in office.

Trailer;
Elles

Elles

A French magazine journalist investigates prostitution amongst students.

Trailer;
Race 2

Race 2

A man travels to Turkey to avenge the death of his lover and partner in crime.

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Alex Gibney examines the work of Julian Assange.

Trailer;
Stoker

Stoker

After her dad dies, a girl's uncle comes to live with her and her unstable mother. 

Touchy Feely

Touchy Feely

A massage therapist is stricken with a mysterious aversion to bodily contact.

Two Mothers

Two Mothers

Two women with a lengthy friendship fall for one another's sons.

The Last Tycoon

The Last Tycoon

After witnessing an illicit affair, a grocery worker is set up and sent to prison.

May in the Summer

May in the Summer

As her wedding day looms, a successful author reunites with her family.

Google and the World Brain

Google and the World Brain

Google gets taken to task for copyright infringement.

Zero Dark Thirty

Zero Dark Thirty

An elite team of intelligence and military operatives track down Osama bin Laden.

Trailer;
The Impossible

The Impossible

A family is caught in one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time.

Trailer;
Flight

Flight

A pilot saves a flight from crashing but the investigation complicates his heroics.

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Beyond the Black Rainbow

Beyond the Black Rainbow

A bent scientist keeps a girl in his possession.

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Thursday, 20th Jun
00:10
OSS 117: Lost In Rio
Oscar-winning actor Jean Dujardin stars as Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, aka OSS 117, the French spy considered by his superiors to be the best in the business. The year is 1967 - Hubert's been sent on a mission to Rio de Janeiro, to find a former high-ranking Nazi who went into exile in South America after the war. Nominated for two César Awards in 2010. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius and also stars Louise Monot and Alex Lutz. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2009) (Rpt) M (S,N,V,L) CC
Friday, 21st Jun
23:10
Borderline
An erotic drama about a woman facing her 30th birthday who looks back at her life growing-up with her grandmother, crazy mother and her over-indulgence with men, sex and alcohol. Winner of Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Lyne Charlebois and stars Isabelle Blais, Angèle Coutu and Sylvie Drapeau. (From Canada, in French Canadian) (2008) (Rpt) MA (L,S,A,N)
23:55
Sympathy For Lady Vengeance
Beautiful Lee Guem-ja is finally out of jail after thirteen years imprisonment for the kidnap and murder of a six-year-old boy. She can now start to seek revenge on the man who was really responsible for the boy's death. But will her actions lead to the relief she seeks? Nominated for Best Asian Film at the 2006 Hong Kong Film Awards. Directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Lee Yeong-ae, Choi Min-sik and Tony Barry. (From South Korea, in Korean) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V,S)
Saturday, 22nd Jun
21:30
Kamui
Once a powerful ninja, Kamui decides to walk away from his violent ways and seek a peaceful life. His travels bring him to a seashore village where he meets Hanbei, a fisherman who shares the former ninja's sense of honour. They become good friends, and life at the seaside seems idyllic. But one day, a band of pirates arrive - It seems that Kamui's past life is catching up to him. Directed by Yoichi Sai and stars Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Koyuki and Kaoru Kobayashi. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Action/Adventure) (2009) MAV (V)
21:30
Three Dollars
David Wenham stars as Eddie, an honest, compassionate man who finds himself with a wife, a child, and only three dollars to his name. Eddie’s life is rich with the pleasures and pains of love, family, and friendship, but with only three dollars in his pocket, he is faced with a choice that could change the direction of his life forever. Winner of the 2005 AFI Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Directed by Robert Connolly, and also stars Frances O'Connor and Sarah Wynter. (From Australia) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,V,L) CC
23:40
Me And You And Everyone We Know
A poetic and penetrating observation of how people struggle to connect with one another in an isolating and contemporary world. When Richard, a newly single shoe salesman, meets the lonely artist Christine, he panics, despite being captivated by her. Winner of four awards at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, including the Critics Week Grand Prize. Directed by and stars Miranda July. Also stars John Hawkes and Miles Thompson. (From the US) (Comedy) (2005) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC
Sunday, 23rd Jun
21:55
Revanche
Ex-con Alex plans to flee the city with his girlfriend after a bank robbery. But something terrible happens during the heist and revenge seems inevitable. Nominated for the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and winner of the CICAE Award at Berlin in 2008. Directed by Götz Spielmann and stars Johannes Krisch, Irina Potapenko and Andreas Lust. (From Austria, in German) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) MA (S,A,L,N)
23:15
Fateless
The hypnotic story of a 14-year-old Jewish boy sent to a concentration camp. Life becomes a harrowing adventure, with small moments of beauty in a most unexpected environment. Based on the autobiographical novel by Nobel Prize winner Imre Kertesz, and nominated for the 2005 Golden Bear at Berlin. Directed by Lajos Koltai and stars Marcell Nagy, János Bán and György Gazsó. (From Hungary, in Hungarian and German) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (A,L) CC
Monday, 24th Jun
00:40
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Romeo and Juliet, ninja-style. The film revolves around two forbidden lovers caught in the crossfire of their warring clans in 17th century Japan. A unique blend of romance, high-octane action and martial arts. Directed by Ten Shimoyama and stars Yukie Nakama, Jo Katagiri and Tomoka Kurotani. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Action/Adventure) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V)
Tuesday, 25th Jun
23:05
An Ordinary Execution
Having exiled all of the Jewish doctors from Russia, Joseph Stalin finds his health quickly fading. He turns to a bold young doctor who has a good reputation, and a long list of enemies. While treating the paranoid dictator, she is forced listen to his twisted philosophies and becomes caught in his web of oppression. Directed by Marc Dugain and stars André Dussollier, Marina Hands and Edouard Baer. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2010) M (A)
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