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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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Bol Bachchan

Bol Bachchan

A film tribute to the original 1979 Bollywood comedy movie.

Sleep Tight

Sleep Tight

An embittered concierge schemes to make one happy-go-lucky resident miserable.

Vulgaria

Vulgaria

A film producer recounts his experiences remaking a soft-core film from the '70s.

Habibi

Habibi

Two lovers resist the constraints placed upon them in Gaza.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles

Two aged gentlemen in a care home form a new friendship.

Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection

Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection

A supernatural fantasy film about passion, beauty and transformation.

Cousinhood

Cousinhood

Three cousins attempt to repair a broken heart by returning to the village of their teen summer holidays.

The Bad Intentions

The Bad Intentions

An imaginative girl in 1980s Peru dreads the arrival of a sibling.

Asmaa

Asmaa

An Arab woman with HIV must reveal her secret or continue to suffer in silence.

Chinese Take-Away

Chinese Take-Away

A lonely Spanish man tries to help a Chinese immigrant he can't communicate with.

Trailer;
Last Will

Last Will

A crime reporter witnesses a horrific assassination.

The Rif Lover

The Rif Lover

Paths collide between a beautiful young woman and her two criminal brothers.

Dead Europe

Dead Europe

After his father's death, a photographer returns to their ancestral land.

Interview; Trailer;
Marley

Marley

An examination of the life and legacy of reggae musician Bob Marley.

Trailer;
Killer Joe

Killer Joe

A desperate drug dealer plots to murder his mother.

Trailer;
Reality

Reality

An Italian fishing merchant becomes obsessed with a reality TV show.

The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods.

Trailer;
Ferrari Ki Sawaari

Ferrari Ki Sawaari

An Indian cricket legend helps a young boy follow his dream of playing at Lords.

Hemel

Hemel

A Dutch woman's quest to determine the difference between sex and love. 

Elena

Elena

A Russian woman with a wealthy husband tries to rescue her son from poverty.

Trailer; Interview; ; ; ;
Being Venice

Being Venice

An Australian poet reconnects with her ex-hippie father.

I Am Eleven

I Am Eleven

This IF Award-winning doc canvasses the opinions of the world's 11-year-olds

Trailer;
Modest Reception

Modest Reception

A mysterious couple distribute bags of money in an impoverished town.

Neighbouring Sounds

Neighbouring Sounds

Life in a neighbourhood changes after a private-security firm arrives.

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

A poor boy is rescued from poverty and taken in by the Earnshaw family.

Trailer;
Rowdy Rathore

Rowdy Rathore

A small-time thief finds out that he has a young daughter.

Margaret

Margaret

A New York City high-school student thinks she played a role in an accident.

Barbara

Barbara

After applying for an exit visa, a doctor is punished and sent to a country hospital.

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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