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Iranian Film Festival of Australia returns in 2023!

Forced to pause in 2022 in response to the recent social and political changes in Iran, the festival this year returns with a remarkable program of thought-provoking, heart-warming, and award-winning feature films and documentaries showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Iran and demonstrating that the unwavering spirit of storytelling shines brightly despite challenging times. Thirteen films will be presented, including eleven Australian premieres and both the 2023 UK and the 2024 Iranian ...

British Film Festival – Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis Movie Review

They created one of the world’s most visible graphic designs with their album cover for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Their story is a fascinating one and it parallels the history of some megalithic bands from back in the sixties and seventies.   //     Fans of artists such as the above-mentioned Floyd, Peter Gabriel, The Nice, 10cc and Led Zeppelin will find much fascination with the views of various talking ...

The inaugural Bollywood Film Festival is coming to Dendy cinemas this November!

This is a brand-new celebration of Indian film in Australia, aligned with India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year – Diwali. The program includes a curated selection of new and classic Bollywood titles including: Kennedy - From the director of Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly and Psycho Raman comes this crime drama about an insomniac ex-cop turned assassin looking for redemption. Dug Dug - A religious satire that revolves around a motorbike in a village that is making ...

The 2023 Cunard British Film Festival full program has been unveiled!

Many of Britain’s most enduring and well-known faces feature in this year’s stunning selection including Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Spall, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson in her final film. The 2023 Festival will open with the premiere of ONE LIFE starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, direct from its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Based on a deeply moving true story of kindness and compassion that was ...

The Irish Film Festival 2023 is coming to Dendy Cooparoo this October!

Enjoy some of the finest Irish stories on screen never seen before in Australia that will move you in the way only Irish stories can.   //   Irish Film Festival 2023 13 - 15 October 2023 Dendy Coorparoo, Brisbane www.coorparoo.dendy.com.au

The 2023 Cunard British Film Festival First Highlights Announced!

Opening this year’s festival is the Australian Premiere of ONE LIFE starring Sir Anthony Hopkins arriving direct from its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Based on a deeply moving true story of kindness and compassion that was almost forgotten for 50 years, Hopkins delivers a remarkable performance as Sir Nicholas Winton, also known as the “British Schindler”, who helped rescue hundreds of children from Europe on the verge of World War II. The film also stars ...

BIFF2023 Full Program has Launched!

BIFF is a carnival of cinema in Brisbane’s cultural heartland showcasing World and Australian premieres, exclusive preview screenings and filmmaking talent within Red Carpet screenings, industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, and networking opportunities.   //     BIFF proudly profiles our region to filmmakers and screen industry professionals on a national and global stage with a spotlight on the thriving industry in South East Queensland. Brisbane Internati...

Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back for its 7th season!

This year’s tour is headlined by the Australian film, MAKING IT, which follows pro surfer, India Robinson, former Australian netball captain Caitlin “C-Bass” Bassett, promising rugby star and UNSW student Aneeka Riley, and competitive skier Annabel Blake. The film explores the unrelenting pursuit of success for female and non-binary athletes and the complex and often conflicting ideas of when one truly “make it”. Plus witness the destiny of a sherpa woman, run solo across 6 ...

The full program for the 2023 Italian Film Festival has been announced!

The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival will open with the Australian Premiere of THE LAST NIGHT OF AMORE (L'ultima notte di Amore), a stylish Milan-set thriller starring the magnificent Pierfrancesco Favino. A major Italian box office hit, the film follows a police lieutenant who is drawn into a web of crime and corruption on the eve of his retirement. 2023 Fstival Ambassador Silvia Colloca, multi-talented Italian Australian food writer, actor, TV producer ad Opera trained mezzo-soprano, will ...

Check out the first look at the 2023 St. Ali Italian Film Festival Lineup!

The Festival is thrilled to welcome the wonderful and talented Italian-Australian food writer, TV producer and host Silvia Colloca as the 2023 Festival Ambassador. A great film lover, Silvia will be talking about her top picks plus her Italian heritage and will be in attendance to open the Festival in Sydney and Melbourne. Opening the 2023 Festival is the exciting drama THE LAST NIGHT OF AMORE (L'ultima notte di Amore) led by Italian superstar Pierfrancesco Favino. The stylish, Milan set ...