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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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Rebelle (War Witch)

Rebelle (War Witch)

Two young Congolese soldiers manage to find magic in a violent world.

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My Australia

My Australia

A Holocaust survivor raises her two sons as Catholic for their own protection.

The Hunt

The Hunt

The life of a man falls apart when he's falsely accused of child abuse.

Extras; Trailer; Interview;
Damsels in Distress

Damsels in Distress

Four female college students try to teach their male counterparts some manners.

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Keep the Lights On

Keep the Lights On

The journey of two men through love, friendship and addiction.

Chicken with Plums

Chicken with Plums

An acclaimed violinist decides to die when his beloved instrument breaks.

The Campaign

The Campaign

Two rival North Carolina politicians go toe-to-toe in an election campaign.

Happy End

Happy End

Five interconnected people try to liberate themselves from destructive behaviour.

Ace Attorney

Ace Attorney

A fast-paced courtroom romp based on a popular video game.

Last Dance

Last Dance

A wounded bomber takes a Holocaust survivor hostage in her own home.

Trailer; Interview;
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

A documentary about Chinese artist, architect and activist Ai Weiwei.

Trailer;
Policeman

Policeman

An Israeli anti-terrorism officer hunts down a group of young activists.

Cosmopolis

Cosmopolis

A billionaire's day devolves into a odyssey that starts to tear his world apart.

Trailer; Extras; Interview;
Room 237

Room 237

A documentary exploring numerous theories about Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.

Jackpot

Jackpot

The friendship between four gambling friends falls apart when they win the lottery.

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10 Terrorists!

10 Terrorists!

Three judges try to find an amateur master-terrorist on an extreme reality show.

Deranged

Deranged

Several citizens of Korea become infected with a mutated parasite worm.

Oslo, August 31st

Oslo, August 31st

A snapshot of a man in deep existential crisis in contemporary Oslo.

Girlfriend Boyfriend

Girlfriend Boyfriend

Romantic feelings develop between three longtime friends from Taiwan.

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Our Children

Our Children

The living situation between a newly married couple and an older doctor turns sour.

Bernie

Bernie

The friendship between a mortician and a wealthy widow goes sour.

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Magic Mike

Magic Mike

Steven Soderbergh gets up close and personal with a troupe of male strippers.

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In Darkness

In Darkness

Oscar-nominated story of a Polish sewer worker who rescues a group of Jews in WWII.

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The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises

The final instalment of Christopher Nolan's dark, philosophical exploration of the Batman myth.

And If We All Lived Together

And If We All Lived Together

Five old friends move in together as an alternate to a retirement home.

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Bad Karma

Bad Karma

The former co-conspirator behind a heroin hijack is forced to do one last job.

Love

Love

After losing contact with Earth, an astronaut becomes stranded in orbit alone.

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Hysteria

Hysteria

A romantic comedy about how the world's first vibrator was invented.

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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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