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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.

Interview Trailer
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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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.

Something in the Air A.K.A After May

Something in the Air A.K.A After May

A French teenager reacts to social and political change in 1960s Europe.

Interview;
Kath & Kimderella

Kath & Kimderella

The movie adaptation of the TV show about the foxy ladies from Fountain Lake.

Trailer;
Sunny

Sunny

A housewife journeys to track down her high school classmates.

The Bullet Vanishes

The Bullet Vanishes

Several unusual deaths at a munitions factory appear to be caused by a magic bullet.

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

The oddball TV comedy duo make their big screen debut.

August 8th

August 8th

During the war in the Caucuses, a mother journeys to find and save her son.

Don't Click

Don't Click

Strange things occur to a pair of sisters after watching a forbidden video.

Horror Stories

Horror Stories

Four horror stories are told by various Korean directors. 

Home

Home

An underworld boss returns home to his family after disappearing 25 years earlier.

White Tiger

White Tiger

The Soviet Army combat a seemingly indestructible German tank during WWII.

Sleepless Night

Sleepless Night

A crooked cop races to return a stolen stash of cocaine before his son is murdered.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man searches for his high-school sweetheart.

Ek Tha Tiger

Ek Tha Tiger

The Indian government sends a secret agent to hunt down a treasonous scientist.

Hope Springs

Hope Springs

After 30 years of marriage, a middle-aged couple start attending counselling sessions. 

Carre Blanc

Carre Blanc

A troubled man is rehabilitated as a brutal instrument of a totalitarian state.

Lipstikka

Lipstikka

Two Palestinian women find that their past memories cannot be left behind.

For Love's Sake

For Love's Sake

A high school delinquent comes to Tokyo to fulfill a vow to avenge his past.

Shadow Dancer

Shadow Dancer

A single mother agrees to spy on her IRA family in order to stay with her son.

Trailer;
God Bless America

God Bless America

A man with nothing to live for decides to kill off America's stupidest people.

Trailer; Interview;
The Taste of Money

The Taste of Money

Follows a private secretary working for a family living in Korean high society.

Extras;
The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy

A CIA Operative experiences life-or-death stakes triggered by previous events.

Trailer;
The Suicide Shop

The Suicide Shop

An animation about a cheery boy who is born into a family that profit from misery. 

The Student

The Student

An apathetic Argentinian student becomes embroiled in university politics.

Miss Lovely

Miss Lovely

The story of two brothers who make sleazy horror films in 1980s India.

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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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