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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.

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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.

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

The Place Beyond the Pines

Ryan Gosling reunites with his Blue Valentine director.

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Goose Bumps: The Movie

Goose Bumps: The Movie

A collection of horror short stories based on the popular television series.

Muirhouse

Muirhouse

An author stays in Australia's most haunted house as a promo stunt.

Call Girl

Call Girl

A high-class call girl is hired to seduce a small town mayor.

Smashed

Smashed

An alcoholic primary school teacher tries to get her life together.

Would You Have Sex With an Arab?

Would You Have Sex With an Arab?

A look at the sexual attitudes of Arabs and Israelis.

Man Without a Cell Phone

Man Without a Cell Phone

A father ropes his son into a fight against a phone tower.

Skyfall

Skyfall

Latest Bond thriller, directed by Sam Mendes, with villainy by Javier Bardem.

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11 Flowers

11 Flowers

A coming-of-age tale set against China's Cultural Revolution.

Sightseers

Sightseers

A dream caravan holiday takes a very wrong turn.

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When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep

When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep

A clerk, a cram-school girl and a saleswoman struggle to get their lives on track.

Beyond the Hills

Beyond the Hills

A visit from an old friend has dire consequences for a member of a convent.

Dreams for Sale

Dreams for Sale

After a couple loses their restaurant, they turn to a life of crime.

Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths

A screenwriter gets caught up in his pal's dog-kidnapping plot.

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Hitler's Children

Hitler's Children

A look into the lives of the descendants of high rank senior Nazi officers.

Japan in a Day

Japan in a Day

The anniversary of Japan's catastrophic earthquake, as recorded by people in 12 countries.

The Kirishima Thing

The Kirishima Thing

An absent classmate sets off a curious chain of events at a Japanese high school.

Kathmandu Lullaby

Kathmandu Lullaby

A teacher moves to Nepal and attempts to launch an ambitious education initiative.

End of Watch

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

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

Tai Chi Hero

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

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Qian Xuesen

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

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

Cold War

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

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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
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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
23:45
Out Of The Blue
A powerful and haunting film based on the Aramoana massacre of 1990 where local recluse David Gray shot 13 people dead before going into hiding on the outskirts of the small New Zealand seaside village. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped in the village for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and underarmed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Directed by Robert Sarkies and stars Karl Urban, Matthew Sunderland and Lois Lawn. (From New Zealand) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)
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)
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)
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