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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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Highway

Highway

An ill-fated bus journey in Nepal brings a bunch of strangers together.

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Tai Chi 0

Tai Chi 0

A young genius travels to Chen Village to learn a powerful form of Tai Chi.

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On the Road

On the Road

Jack Kerouac's seminal pseudo-autobiography based on trips across America.

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Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man

A spotlight on the legacy of ‘70s musician Rodriguez. 

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Arbitrage

Arbitrage

A hedge fund magnate makes an error and turns to an unlikely person for help.

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Looper

Looper

A mob assassin is tasked to assassinate his future self.

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Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks

A young novelist with writer's block creates a romantic interest for himself.

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The Whale

The Whale

The true story of a wild killer whale who befriended the people of Vancouver Island.

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The Master

The Master

An intellectual returns from WWII and creates his own faith-based organisation.

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The Last Earthling

The Last Earthling

The last week on the earth as seen through the eyes of a misogynist man.

The Entrepreneur

The Entrepreneur

A struggling factory owner will go to any lengths to solve his problems.

Berberian Sound Studio

Berberian Sound Studio

The work of an introverted sound engineer begins to bleed into his own life.

Shun Li and the Poet

Shun Li and the Poet

A Chinese woman and a fisherman from Yugoslavia form a friendship.

Barfi!

Barfi!

Three people learn that love can't be contained by society's norms.

The Central Park Five

The Central Park Five

The story of five black and Latino teenagers falsely convicted of rape.

Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook

A sharp comedy about two complicated people who form a close bond.

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The Angels' Share

The Angels' Share

A man tries to find a new life after escaping a prison sentence.

Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas

An exploration of the consequences of actions on individual lives in the past, present and future.

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Lan Kwai Fong 2

Lan Kwai Fong 2

The sequel to the 2011 film about Hong Kong's famed nightclub district.

The Zero Hour

The Zero Hour

A hitman takes a hospital hostage in order to save his girlfriend's life.

Argo

Argo

A CIA specialist concocts a bold plan to free American hostages in Iran: have them pose as a film crew.

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The Place Beyond the Pines

The Place Beyond the Pines

A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime to help his family.

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Passion

Passion

A young businesswoman plots her revenge after her mentor steals her idea.

Joker

Joker

A scientist and his wife stumble on an isolated village.

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

The true story behind the Wushe Incident of 1930.

Yogawoman

Yogawoman

A look at the beneficial effects of yoga on women throughout the world.

War of the Arrows

War of the Arrows

A disgraced archer sets out to save his sister and avenge his village.

Dreams of a Life

Dreams of a Life

An investigation into how a woman came to be forgotten and left to die.

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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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