Set in and around a faded old cinema in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, it follows Hilary (Olivia Colman) a cinema manager struggling with her mental health, and Stephen (Micheal Ward), a new employee who longs to escape this provincial town in which he faces daily adversity.

Both Hilary and Stephen find a sense of belonging through their unlikely and tender relationship and come to experience the healing power of music, cinema, and community.

Written and directed by Sam Mendes, Empire of Light stars Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, with Toby Jones and Colin Firth.

The film is produced by Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris’ Neal Street Productions, in partnership with Searchlight Pictures.
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Start your New Year’s Eve early with an afternoon Preview Screening of THE FABELMANS with a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg delivers his most personal work to date with the acclaimed new drama starring Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Seth Rogen. Loosely based on Spielberg’s childhood growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, from age seven to eighteen, a young man named Sammy Fabelman discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of movies help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.

Join us at Dendy in the evening and end 2022 in style with a glass of Sparkling on arrival and a Special Preview Screening of EMPIRE OF LIGHT.

Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema from Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes and features a stellar cast led by Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, BAFTA winner Micheal Ward, and Academy Award winner Colin Firth, all captured by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins.

“An engrossing, poignantly observed and beautifully acted drama about love, life and the fragile art of moviegoing.” – The Guardian

Or you can elevate your evening at Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo at our EMPIRE OF LIGHT Gala Preview in the Premium Lounge. Movie like the star you are with bottomless sparkling wine and feast on a sumptuous deluxe dining experience including: Karaage Chicken Bites, Mac & Cheese croquettes, Prawn Cutlets, Chicken Tenders, Strawberry Cheesecake & Churros. Vegetarian alternatives available upon request.

Tickets are $18 for Club Dendy Members and $22 for General Admission. Tickets for the Premium Lounge Gala Screening are $92 for Club Dendy Members and $99 for General Admission.
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Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema from Academy Award® winning director Sam Mendes.

EMPIRE OF LIGHT features a stellar cast led by Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, BAFTA winner Micheal Ward, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, with Toby Jones, and Academy Award winner Colin Firth.

The film is produced by Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris’ Neal Street Productions, in partnership with Searchlight Pictures. The film will release in Australian cinemas on February 2, 2023.
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