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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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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Riz Ahmed takes the lead in the new film from Mira Nair.

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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.

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Broken;

Broken

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

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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.

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End of Watch

A friendship and partnership between two young cops who patrol South Central LA.

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The Floating Castle

The Floating Castle

Five hundred men must protect their castle from an army of twenty thousand.

Key of Life

An aspiring actor switches lives with a man with amnesia.

Anton Corbijn Inside Out

Anton Corbijn Inside Out

An intimate look at photographer, filmmaker and video artist, Anton Corbijn.

Tai Chi Hero

The first sequel in the trilogy following a young man's education in Tai Chi.

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Qian Xuesen

A biopic about the father of China's first missile programme.

The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles

A billionaire couple begins construction on a mansion inspired by Versailles.

Hail

A feature film drawn from the real life of star and ex-criminal Daniel P. Jones.

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The Intouchables

The Intouchables

A true story of friendship between a quadriplegic aristocrat and a man from the projects.

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Paul Kelly: Stories of Me

Paul Kelly: Stories of Me

An intimate portrait of Paul Kelly, Australia's foremost singer-songwriter.

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Cold War

Hijackers in Hong Kong demand a ransom in return for five police officers.

Student of the Year

Student of the Year

Two Indian boys compete for an academic trophy.

The First Fagin

The First Fagin

A recreation of the life of Ikey Solomon, the inspiration for Charles Dicken's Fagin.

To Rome with Love

To Rome with Love

The romances, adventures and predicaments of visitors and residents of Rome.

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The Thieves

A crew of thieves target a $20 million diamond kept in a casino in Macau.

Detropia

A documentary examining the economic downfall of the American city of Detroit.

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The life of a Greek family man changes when he's fired from his job.

Rose

A harrowing WWII tale of survival centreing on a Masurian woman.

Frankenweenie

A young boy brings his deceased dog back to life.

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Bangkok Revenge a.k.a Rebirth

Bangkok Revenge a.k.a Rebirth

A Thai combat expert tries to avenge his parents' murder.

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Sunday, 26th May

23:45

Noise

The community is left reeling after a multiple shooting on a suburban train in Melbourne's inner-west. A young cop, beset with doubt and afflicted with tinnitus, is pitched into the chaos that follows this tragic event. He struggles to clear the noises in his head while all around him deal with the fallout of the crime. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema) at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Matthew Saville and stars Brendan Cowell, Maia Thomas and Henry Nixon. (From Australia) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MA (V,L) CC

Monday, 27th May

00:05

Death Note

A law student, disillusioned by the justice system, gets hold of a mystical notebook that gives him the power to kill by writing down a victim's name. He starts to bring criminals to justice himself by killing them using the notebook. A dark fantasy based on a successful manga series that was a huge box office success in Japan. Directed by Shusuke Kaneko and stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Asaka Seto and Kenichi Matsuyama. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Thriller) (2006) (Rpt) M (H,V)

Tuesday, 28th May

23:05

Matchmaker, The

During the summer of 1968, young Arik Burstein goes to work for a matchmaker who has survived the Holocaust. As Arik begins to learn the personal stories of his new clients, he comes to appreciate the restorative power of love. Nominated for the Gold Hugo for Best Feature at the 2010 Chicago International Film Festival. Directed by Avi Nesher and stars Adir Miller, Maya Dagan and Tuval Shafir. (From Israel, in Hebrew) (Romance) (2010) M (S,L)

Wednesday, 29th May

23:10

Caramel

Lebanon's official entry at the 2008 Academy Awards takes a vibrant and intricate look at the lives and relationships of five Christian and Muslim women who work at, and frequent, a Beirut beauty salon. Directed by and stars Nadine Labaki. Also stars Yasmine Al Masri, Joanna Moukarzel and Gisele Aouad. (From France, in Arabic) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (A)

00:55

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)

Thursday, 30th May

00:05

Grbavica

A powerful, understated look at post-war Sarajevo with a single mother's struggle to survive her personal demons and raise a teenage daughter in a city broken and scarred by conflict. Winner of the Golden Bear at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Jasmila Zbanic and stars Mirjana Karanovic, Luna Mijovic and Leon Lucev. (From Germany, in Bosnian) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MA (L)

Friday, 31st May

23:10

Hardcore

Leaving behind a hard life with their families, two teenage girls end up in an Athen's brothel, fall in love and support one another against the adversities and violence of the night. Elements of fantasy and humour mix with a story of heartbreak and the loss of innocence. Directed by Dennis Iliadis and stars Katerina Tsavalou, Danae Skiadi and Omiros Poulakis. (From Greece, in Greek) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) MAV (S,V,A)

Saturday, 1st Jun

21:30

The Tree

After the death of her father, an eight-year-old girl becomes convinced that he is whispering to her through the leaves of the gargantuan tree that towers over her house. Nominated for three César Awards in 2011, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Directed by Julie Bertuccelli and stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Morgana Davies and Marton Csokas. (From France, in English) (Drama) (2010) (Class tbc)

21:35

Blades Of Blood

Based on a popular Korean manga, the film follows the quest of a blind swordsman from the 16th century Chosun Dynasty to seek vengeance against a former ally, a charismatic politician who seeks to overthrow the government. Directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Cha Seung-won, Hwang Jung-min and Baek Seong-hyeon. (From South Korea) (Drama) (2010) (Class tbc)

23:25

The Science Of Sleep

Gael García Bernal stars as a shy young French-Mexican graphic artist who confuses dreams and reality while falling in love with the girl next door. Winner of the award for Best Music Score at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Written and directed by Michel Gondry, and also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alain Chabat and Miou Miou. (From France, in English and French) (Fantasy/Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,N,S)

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