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DESCRIPTION:FREE SCREENING PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANU STUDE
NTS' ASSOCIATION AS PART OF O-WEEK 2026\n\nIn 1932\, twin brothers S
moke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) return to their Missis
sippi hometown after years of running with gangsters in Chicago. Decidin
g to use their amassed funds to open a juke joint\, they set out to recr
uit a crew of blues musicians\, including gifted young cousin Sammie (ne
wcomer Miles Caton). But not all is as it seems at home: as the sun goes
down\, a coven of vampires led by the sinister Remmick (Jack O'Connell)
descend on the venue and transform the club’s opening night into a figh
t for survival.\n\nDirector Ryan Coogler (Black Panther\, Creed) reunite
s with five-time collaborator Jordan for this rare original blockbuster
which has been acclaimed for its unique blend of drama\, music and horro
r that serves as a chilling metaphor for racial exploitation. Now nomina
ted for a record-breaking 16 Oscars\, including Best Picture\, it is a v
isceral cinematic experience you won’t want to miss.\n\n\n-
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SUMMARY:Sinners (Free Screening)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In this sweeping Japanese drama\, a young boy named Kikuo (Ry
o Yoshizawa) witnesses the brutal murder of his Yakuza boss father in 19
64. After a failed attempt at vengeance\, he is taken in by the legendar
y Hanjiro Hanai (Ken Watanabe)\, the pre-eminent Kabuki actor of Osaka.
Over the course of several decades\, Kikuo devotes his entire existence
to the demanding and beautiful art of Kabuki\, struggling to balance the
ghosts of his past with the discipline required to reach the pinnacle o
f performance.\n\nDirected by Lee Sang-il\, Kokuhō is a visual monument
to Japanese culture\, capturing the elegance and intensity of a unique t
radition. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a lengthy st
anding ovation\, and has since gone on to become the most successful liv
e-action Japanese film in history. It was selected as Japan’s entry for
Best International Film at this year’s Oscars\, and was also nominated f
or Best Makeup and Hairstyling.\n\n\n-
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SUMMARY:Kokuhō
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Travel back to Paris in 1959 with director Richard Linklater’
s joyous tribute to the birth of the French New Wave. Nouvelle Vague rei
magines the chaotic and rebellious production of Jean-Luc Godard’s maste
rpiece-in-the-making Breathless\, capturing a moment when a group of you
ng artists changed cinema forever. At the centre of the creative storm i
s film critic-turned-director Jean-Luc Godard (Guillaume Marbeck)\, who
clashes and collaborates with his luminous lead\, Jean Seberg (Zoey Deut
ch)\, and charismatic actor Jean-Paul Belmondo (Aubry Dullin).\n\nA vibr
ant\, black-and-white love letter to the spirit of creative rebellion\,
Linklater’s first French-language project blends his trademark philosoph
ical dialogue with a playful\, meta-fictional approach. American actress
Deutch delivers a transformative performance\, having spent two years m
astering the language and Seberg’s iconic accent. The result is a witty\
, stylish comedy-drama that offers an intimate look at legends of cinema
before they became icons.\n\nNominated for ten César Awards\, including
Best Film and Best Director.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260221.html#film-5504
SUMMARY:Nouvelle Vague
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Experience the inspiring and bittersweet true story of Mike (
Hugh Jackman) and Claire (Kate Hudson) Sardina\, a down-on-their-luck Mi
lwaukee couple who find a second chance at life through their mutual lov
e for music. After a chance encounter\, they decide to form "Lightning &
Thunder"\, a joyous tribute band dedicated to the timeless discography
of Neil Diamond. As they work to find the right balance of impersonation
and interpretation\, the duo discovers that their shared passion provid
es a healing harmony they never thought possible.\n\nDirected by Craig B
rewer (Hustle & Flow)\, Song Sung Blue is based on the 2008 documentary
of the same name and features a soundtrack packed with Diamond’s timeles
s hits (Soolaimon\, anyone?). Not unexpectedly\, the film features power
house vocal performances from its talented leads\, with Hudson even pick
ing up a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role. \n\nWhether you’re
a lifelong Diamond fan or can only sing along to Sweet Caroline (ba ba b
a)\, this uplifting musical drama will hit all of the right notes.\n\n\n
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SUMMARY:Song Sung Blue
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Living on the unforgiving streets of East London\, Mike (Fran
k Dillane) is an intelligent and charismatic man trapped in a relentless
cycle of substance abuse and impulsive decisions. After a drug-fuelled
act of violence leads to a prison sentence\, he attempts to reconstruct
his life\, even finding a flicker of hope through a tentative romance wi
th a French colleague (Megan Northam). But his journey toward redemption
is precariously balanced\, as the slightest slip into old temptations t
hreatens pull him back into the shadows.\n\nUrchin marks the highly impr
essive directorial and screenwriting debut of British actor Harris Dicki
nson (Babygirl\, Triangle of Sadness)\, who also appears in a key suppor
ting role as Nathan. The gritty social drama made a significant splash a
t the Cannes Film Festival\, with Dillane’s powerhouse performance earni
ng him the prestigious Best Actor award. Notably\, the film also eschews
traditional clichés of homelessness\, instead blending raw realism with
surreal\, impressionistic flourishes that explore the fragile mental st
ate of its protagonist.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260225.html#film-5506
SUMMARY:Urchin
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In 1917\, two young students at the New England Conservatory
of Music – Lionel (Paul Mescal) and David (Josh O'Connor) – form an inte
nse and immediate bond\, only to be disrupted by the outbreak of the Gre
at War. Following the conflict\, they reunite to embark on an ambitious
journey across rural Maine to record the fading folk songs of their coun
trymen on wax cylinders. As they capture the ephemeral sounds of a vanis
hing America\, they must navigate the complexities of their own forbidde
n romance and the lingering trauma of the war.\n\nAn evocative romance s
et against the backdrop of the early 20th century\, The History of Sound
is a melancholic and visually stunning exploration of intimacy\, memory
\, and the preservation of culture. In addition to a meticulous and atmo
spheric production\, the film soars on the profound chemistry between ma
gnetic stars-on-the-rise Mescal (Aftersun\, Gladiator II) and O’Connor (
Wake Up Dead Man\, Challengers).\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260226.html#film-5507
SUMMARY:The History of Sound
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY<
/b>\n\nAcclaimed Norwegian director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in t
he World) returns with an intimate drama centred on Nora (Renate Reinsve
)\, a successful Oslo stage actress whose world is upended by the return
of her estranged father\, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård). A once-renowned f
ilmmaker\, Gustav attempts to mend their fractured relationship by casti
ng her in his comeback project. When Nora rejects the offer\, he casts A
merican starlet Rachel Kemp (Elle Fanning) in the role instead – reopeni
ng old wounds between Nora and her sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
) and forcing the family to confront years of silence and resentment.\n\
nSentimental Value masterfully navigates the tension between artistic ex
pression and the emotional cost of personal trauma\, exploring how famil
ies use stories – and cinema itself – to communicate when words fail. Re
insve and Skarsgård deliver exceptional performances\, with all four of
the film’s stars receiving Oscar nominations for their work and the stel
lar film receiving nine nominations overall\, including Best Picture.\n\
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SUMMARY:Sentimental Value (Affeksjonsverdi)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In 1916\, at the height of the Great War\, a local choral soc
iety in the (fictional) Yorkshire town of Ramsden faces a crisis when th
eir choirmaster joins the army – along with most of their members. With
pickings slim\, they reluctantly appoint the eccentric Dr. Henry Guthrie
(Ralph Fiennes) to lead the choir but his atheism and Germanophilia mak
e him a controversial figure in the tight-knit community. Matters are co
mplicated further when Guthrie chooses to lead the group in a performanc
e of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius\, leading to a clash with the local
alderman (Roger Allam). \n\nThe latest collaboration between director Ni
cholas Hytner and playwright Alan Bennett is their first based on an ori
ginal screenplay\, following such hit adaptations as The History Boys an
d The Lady in the Van. Fortunately\, The Choral offers a heartwarming an
d defiant story about the power of music to bridge divides\, headed up b
y the always-reliable Fiennes – who demonstrates his incredible range by
appearing in tonight’s second film in a very different role!\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260228.html#film-5509
SUMMARY:The Choral
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Director Nia DaCosta takes the reins of the legendary post-ap
ocalyptic horror franchise with this harrowing sequel. It continues the
journey of teenaged Spike (Alfie Williams) as he navigates the terrifyin
g regime of Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell)\, a psychopathic cul
t leader who believes the infected are divine messengers. Meanwhile\, th
e enigmatic Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes – in very different form after
tonight's first film) attempts to find a cure within the walls of a gri
m ossuary known as The Bone Temple\, unexpectedly developing a bond with
one of the Alpha infected.\n\nShot back-to-back with its predecessor\,
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple serves as the fourth entry in the franch
ise and there are no signs of it slowing down. In fact\, DaCosta opts fo
r a distinct visual style to differentiate it from Danny Boyle’s origina
l\, breathing new life into the series while reflecting the psychologica
l toll of being broken for nearly three decades.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260228.html#film-5510
SUMMARY:28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Orwell: 2+2=5 is an urgent exploration of the life and enduri
ng influence of George Orwell\, the British author whose insights into p
ower and truth remain startlingly relevant. Narrated by Damian Lewis\, t
he film traces Orwell’s career from his time as a colonial policeman in
Burma to his final days writing 1984 while battling tuberculosis. Using
a wealth of archive footage\, newsreels\, and contemporary political obs
ervation\, the documentary demonstrates how 20th-century authoritarianis
m continues to echo in threats to democracy and public liberties across
the globe in 2025. \n\nDirector Raoul Peck\, known for his Oscar-nominat
ed 2016 documentary I Am Not Your Negro\, continues his streak of intell
ectually rigorous filmmaking with this essential film. A frighteningly r
elevant meditation on power and language\, it serves as a sobering remin
der the current global political climate and the fragile state of the tr
uth.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260303.html#film-5511
SUMMARY:Orwell: 2+2=5
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Grace Lisa Vandenburg (Teresa Palmer) finds comfort in number
s\, meticulously counting everything from the steps she takes to the bus
stop to the number of poppy seeds on her bun. But her carefully calibra
ted life is thrown into chaos when she meets Seamus (Joe Dempsie)\, a ma
n whose spontaneous nature challenges her to see the world beyond the nu
mbers. As their relationship deepens\, Grace is forced to decide whether
she can let go of her numerical compulsions to embrace the unpredictabl
e messiness of love and true connection.\n\nDirected by Marcelle Lunam\,
this Australian romantic drama is an adaptation of the best-selling nov
el by Toni Jordan. Palmer is especially captivating in a career-best per
formance\, perfectly balancing Grace’s rigid compulsions with a deep des
ire for connection. Offering a sensitive yet light-hearted look at obses
sive-compulsive disorder and numeromania\, Addition is a poignant remind
er of the importance of celebrating one's unique perspective on the worl
d – and learning to appreciate the things in life that truly count.\n\n\
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SUMMARY:Addition
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Armando (Wagner Moura) is a widowed father and former profess
or living in the shadow of the Brazilian military dictatorship in 1977.
As the regime’s grip tightens\, Armando finds himself entangled in a dan
gerous web of political turmoil. Seeking refuge in the coastal city of R
ecife\, he encounters various figures – including a mysterious European
(Udo Kier\, in his final film role) – and must continually resist an aut
horitarian system that demands total conformity while being shadowed by
unseen forces and anonymous threats. \n\nThe Secret Agent is a tense pol
itical thriller which takes audiences through a dark chapter of Brazilia
n history\; a masterfully controlled study of fear\, surveillance\, and
the erosion of personal freedom. Directed Kleber Mendonça Filho (Aquariu
s)\, the film features an electrifying performance by Wagner Moura\, who
won Best Actor at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and is similarly nom
inated in the same category at this year’s Oscars – alongside nods for B
est Picture\, Best Casting and Best International Film.\n\n\n-
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SUMMARY:The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMBASSY OF CHILE\nFOLLOW
ED BY Q&A WITH DIRECTOR MILENA SANHUEZA BEN-DAVID\n\nIn 1973\, a mil
itary coup d'état in Chile began one of the darkest chapters in Latin Am
erican history\, resulting in the kidnapping\, torture\, disappearance a
nd murder of thousands of Chileans. \n\nFilmmaker Milena Sanhueza Ben-Da
vid uncovers her own father’s harrowing ordeal during the coup alongside
the untold personal stories of many other Chilean elders who\, like him
\, eventually sought refuge in Australia. By 1981 more than 18\,000 arri
ved in Australia after seeking refugee status\, making their new homes i
n western Sydney suburbs such as Liverpool\, Campbelltown and Fairfield.
\n \nCrossing the Pacific is a powerful documentary which serves as a de
eply moving tribute to the resilience of the Chilean community in Austra
lia\, more than half a century on. It focuses on the collective journey
of reclaiming history\, weaving together candid interviews and archival
footage to honour a generation that turned a legacy of exile into a test
ament of community strength.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260307.html#film-5514
SUMMARY:Crossing the Pacific: Chilean Voices in Australia (Q&A Screening)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Against the chaotic backdrop of the American Civil War\, thre
e opportunistic gunslingers engage in a treacherous race to locate a hid
den fortune in Confederate gold. The enigmatic "Good\," Blondie (Clint E
astwood)\, forms a volatile alliance with the "Ugly\," a manic bandit na
med Tuco (Eli Wallach)\, as they hunt for a specific grave in a vast cem
etery. But the cold-blooded "Bad\," Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef)\, remains
hot on their trail\, willing to murder anyone standing between him and
the loot. The tension culminates in a legendary three-way standoff\, whe
re survival depends on speed\, cunning\, and having a loaded gun.\n\nRar
ely does a film define an entire genre like Sergio Leone’s 1966 Spaghett
i Western masterpiece. Renowned for its panoramic cinematography and Enn
io Morricone’s iconic score\, don’t miss your chance to see this stone-c
old classic back on the big screen where it belongs in celebration of it
s 60th anniversary this year.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260307.html#film-5515
SUMMARY:The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly (l buono\, il brutto\, il cattivo
)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Jean Monier (Daniel Auteuil) is a weary\, disillusioned defen
ce lawyer who has long avoided criminal trials. His perspective shifts w
hen he is appointed to represent Nicolas Milik (Grégory Gadebois)\, a mo
dest family man accused of murdering his wife. Despite the overwhelming
evidence and the protagonist's initial cynicism\, he becomes increasingl
y convinced of his client’s innocence. As the legal proceedings unfold\,
Monier risks his professional reputation and personal peace to uncover
the truth\, finding himself increasingly entangled in the emotional comp
lexities of the case.\n\nStar Auteuil pulls double duty behind the camer
a as well\, directing this gripping French legal drama which premiered a
t the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim\, particularly for the po
werful chemistry between Auteuil and Grégory Gadebois. By stripping away
the usual legal tropes in favour of raw human emotion\, The Thread offe
rs a sophisticated and haunting look at the weight of justice and the fr
agility of the truth.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260311.html#film-5516
SUMMARY:The Thread (Le Fil)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In this visceral reimagining of Emily Brontë’s Gothic classic
\, the wild Yorkshire moors serve as the stage for the destructive obses
sion between Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and the brooding outcast
Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi). After Catherine chooses the refined Edgar Li
nton (Shazad Latif) for the sake of social standing\, Heathcliff disappe
ars\, only to return years later as a wealthy\, vengeful man. His presen
ce reignites a passion so intense it threatens to consume both the Earns
haw and Linton families across generations.\n\nFollowing the success of
Saltburn and A Promising Young Woman\, Oscar-winning writer-director Eme
rald Fennell now brings her signature aesthetic to Emily Brontë’s classi
c tale of obsessive love. The result is a stripped-down\, intoxicating v
ision that somehow feels both timeless and startlingly contemporary – a
match made in heaven\, not unlike the steamy pairing of Robbie and Elord
i\, two of Australia’s hottest stars. \n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260312.html#film-5517
SUMMARY:Wuthering Heights
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In this self-referential meta-reboot\, a group of lifelong fr
iends all find themselves facing mid-life crises. When struggling TV act
or Griff (Paul Rudd) manages by sheer luck to secure the rights to their
favourite film – the 1997 cult horror Anaconda – the group head into th
e Amazon jungle to shoot their own low-budget\, indie remake. \n\nLed by
ambitious wedding videographer Doug (Jack Black)\, the amateur crew’s n
ostalgia trip quickly turns a desperate fight for survival when they are
hunted by a very real\, very big prehistoric snake. As the body count r
ises\, they must use their (limited) wits to outsmart a creature that is
far more terrifying than any movie monster they could have imagined.\n\
nDirected by Tom Gormican (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent)\, th
is love letter to 90s creature features perfectly balances action-packed
thrills with self-aware comedy\, poking fun at the very franchise it’s
attempting to revitalise – with the aid of a game supporting cast and st
unning Queensland locales.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260313.html#film-5518
SUMMARY:Anaconda
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:March 31\, 1943. On the opening night of the new Broadway mus
ical Oklahoma!\, lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) retreats to Sardi's
restaurant and finds himself reflecting on his personal and professional
shortcomings. Struggling with alcoholism and the fading spotlight\, he
attempts to reconcile his complex partnership with his former creative p
artner\, composer Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott)\, who has found massive
success with a new collaborator. Over the course of the night\, Hart al
so intends to fully win the heart of would-be stage designer Elizabeth W
eiland (Margaret Qualley).\n\nBased on letters and memoirs from the era\
, the film’s Oscar-nominated screenplay captures the vibrant atmosphere
of New York’s theatre scene while offering a melancholic portrait of a b
rilliant artist in decline. For his latest collaboration with longtime c
ollaborator Richard Linklater\, Hawke delivers a transformative\, career
-best performance as the witty (and diminutive) Hart\, which has so far
earned him many accolades\, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actor
.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260314.html#film-5519
SUMMARY:Blue Moon
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In 1946\, legendary Finnish ex-commando Aatami Korpi (Jorma T
ommila) seeks a quiet life while attempting to rebuild his late family’s
home in their honour. His short-lived peace is shattered\, however\, wh
en the brutal Soviet Red Army officer (Stephen Lang) responsible for his
family's murder returns to finish what he started. Forced back into a l
ife he hoped to leave behind\, Korpi must call on his near-superhuman "s
isu" – a unique Finnish brand of stoic determination – to wage an unhing
ed one-man\, cross-country war.\n\nIn Sisu: Road to Revenge\, returning
director Jalmari Helander ups the ante in this high-octane sequel to the
2022 action phenomenon\, going harder and faster on all of the signatur
e violence and dark humour which made the original a surprise internatio
nal box office hit. Not only is this film a lean\, mean adrenaline lover
’s dream\, but Tommila’s enduring performance as Korpi gives John Wick a
run for his money.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260314.html#film-5520
SUMMARY:Sisu: Road to Revenge
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Based on the acclaimed novella by Denis Johnson\, Train Dream
s provides a hauntingly beautiful portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edge
rton)\, an orphaned labourer in the American West during the early 20th
century. Both epic and intimate in its scope\, the film follows Grainier
over several decades as he navigates a life of quiet beauty and immense
loss against the backdrop of a rapidly industrialising nation. \n\nDire
cted and written by Clint Bentley (Sing Sing)\, this rare\, patient look
at the life of an ordinary man caught in the gears of history is uplift
ed by breathtaking cinematography of the rugged Pacific Northwest region
\, alongside a high-calibre supporting cast with the likes of Felicity J
ones\, Kerry Condon and William H. Macy. With its poignant meditation on
grief and the passage of time\, Train Dreams is a profound cinematic ac
hievement that will resonate long after the credits roll.\n\nNominated f
or 4 Oscars\, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260317.html#film-5521
SUMMARY:Train Dreams
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260319T083000Z
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UID:anufg.org.au/films/5522
DESCRIPTION:Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) brings Maggie O
'Farrell's beloved historical novel to life\, in this dramatization of t
he heartbreaking tragedy which inspired a masterpiece. \n\nThe film cent
res on the domestic life of budding playwright William Shakespeare (Paul
Mescal) and his eccentric\, forest-dwelling wife\, Agnes (Jessie Buckle
y). While William seeks fame in London’s theatre scene\, Agnes remains i
n Stratford\, raising their three children and using her knowledge of he
rbal lore to heal the village. Everything changes when their 11-year-old
young son\, Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe)\, falls ill with the plague\, an event
that devastates the family and ultimately inspires the creation of the
Bard’s most famous play\, Hamlet.\n\nWith its naturalistic\, lyrical sty
le\, Hamnet focuses on the often-overlooked life of Agnes\, rather than
her more famous husband\, with Buckley garnering significant Oscar buzz
for her revelatory performance. Deftly capturing the agony of parenthood
and the transformative power of art\, the film has been nominated for e
ight Oscars\, including Best Picture\, Best Director and Best Actress. B
ring tissues!\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260319.html#film-5522
SUMMARY:Hamnet
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260320T111200Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260320T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260320T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5523
DESCRIPTION:Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a former member of a far-
left revolutionary group now living off-grid in a state of perpetually s
toned paranoia with his teenaged daughter\, Willa (Chase Infiniti). Thei
r quiet\, precarious peace is shattered\, however\, when a spectre from
Bob’s past – the psychotic and corrupt Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean P
enn) – resurfaces after sixteen years. And when Willa suddenly disappear
s\, Bob must frantically call upon his radical past to rescue her.\n\nCo
mbining director Paul Thomas Anderson’s character-driven depth with visu
al spectacle with thrilling action\, political satire and screwball come
dy\, his latest has quickly become one of his most acclaimed – and that’
s saying something for the director of modern masterpieces like There Wi
ll Be Blood\, Boogie Nights and Magnolia. Loosely inspired by Thomas Pyn
chon's novel Vineland\, the film is also packed with powerhouse performa
nces from DiCaprio\, Infiniti\, Penn\, alongside Benicio Del Toro and Te
yana Taylor. Nominated for 13 Oscars\, including Best Picture and Best D
irector\, One Battle After Another is not to be missed.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260320.html#film-5523
SUMMARY:One Battle After Another
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260321T110000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260321T083000Z
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UID:anufg.org.au/films/5524
DESCRIPTION:In the 1950s\, Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) is a charisma
tic and fiercely competitive table tennis player from Manhattan driven t
o become a world champion. As Marty hustles his way through the professi
onal circuit\, he must navigate a high-stakes world of ego and obsession
\, where every win comes with a heavy personal price. His journey is com
plicated by a tumultuous affair with a retired actress (Gwyneth Paltrow)
and run-ins with colourful underworld characters as he attempts to turn
a niche hobby into a global sensation.\n\nLoosely inspired by the life
of legendary hustler Marty Reisman\, this is a kinetic and wildly origin
al sports dramedy with a fearless performance from Chalamet unlike anyth
ing he’s ever done. Director Josh Safdie brings his trademark kinetic en
ergy in his first solo venture without his brother Benny\, assembling a
daringly eclectic cast\, including Paltrow\, Tyler the Creator\, Fran Dr
escher and real-life businessman Kevin O'Leary. Never has table tennis b
een this exciting!\n\nNominated for nine Oscars\, including Best Picture
\, Best Director and Best Actor.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260321.html#film-5524
SUMMARY:Marty Supreme
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260323T083000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260323T070000Z
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UID:anufg.org.au/films/5525
DESCRIPTION:In case you didn’t know\, the ANU Film Group is run by a dedi
cated and hard-working group of volunteers. Our Annual General Meeting (
AGM) is where we report back to our members on how we did in the year ju
st past\, and what our plans are for the future. All members are welcome
to come along and find out about the inner workings of the Film Group o
r ask us any questions you might have.\n\nThe AGM is also an opportunity
for members to get in on the action by volunteering to join the Group’s
committee\, as we select a new administration to guide us through the n
ext 12 months. Being on the committee allows you to be involved in every
thing from film selection and booking to marketing\, graphic design\, fu
ndraising\, event planning and much more. It’s hard work\, but somebody’
s gotta do it!\n\nTo find out more about being on the committee\, the AG
M or other ways you can get involved\, you can click here or send us an email at <
b>info@anufg.org.au\n
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260323.html#film-5525
SUMMARY:ANUFG Annual General Meeting
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260325T095900Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260325T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260325T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5526
DESCRIPTION:FOLLOWED BY PANEL DISCUSSION WITH DIRECTOR JOHN HUGHES\, R
ICHARD TANTER (NAUTILUS INSTITUTE) AND SUE WAREHAM (MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
FOR PREVENTION OF WAR)\n\nTwilight Time profiles the extraordinary l
ife of Australian academic\, surveillance expert and strategic thinker D
esmond “Des” Ball. Once hailed by American President Jimmy Carter as "th
e man who saved the world"\, Ball’s intellectual insurgence and his advi
ce to the U.S. Department of Defence were instrumental in preventing nuc
lear escalation during the Cold War. \n\nThis compelling documentary\, d
irected by John Hughes\, chronicles Ball’s journey from a brilliant scho
lar to a target of ASIO after his investigations into Pine Gap\, reveali
ng how his commitment to transparency often put him at odds with the ver
y governments he advised. Hughes utilises a wealth of rare archival foot
age and insightful interviews to tell this uniquely Australian story of
global significance. It serves as a timely exploration of mass surveilla
nce and defence policy\, while honouring Ball's enduring legacy as a man
who dedicated his life to ensuring a safer future for all.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260325.html#film-5526
SUMMARY:Twilight Time (Q&A Screening)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260326T102000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260326T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260326T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5527
DESCRIPTION:Down on his luck in Tokyo\, American actor Phillip Vanderploe
g (Brendan Fraser) finds an unexpected career path when he is hired by a
"rental family" agency. His new profession involves playing various sta
nd-in roles for strangers – such as a doting father\, loyal friend or fa
ke fiancé – to help them maintain social appearances or fill emotional v
oids. As he immerses himself in the lives of strangers\, the lines betwe
en his scripted performances and genuine affection begin to blur\, leadi
ng him on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and a renewed u
nderstanding of what it means to belong.\n\nThis heartwarming comedy-dra
ma from Japanese director Hikari continues Brendan Fraser’s remarkable "
Brenaissance" after his Oscar-winning turn in The Whale. Shot on locatio
n in Japan with a talented bilingual cast\, Rental Family explores the f
ascinating\, real-world cultural phenomenon of professional relationship
substitution\, while offering a poignant exploration of loneliness and
the universal need for community. Bring your family – real or otherwise
– to enjoy this feel-good gem.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260326.html#film-5527
SUMMARY:Rental Family
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T114700Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5528
DESCRIPTION:James Cameron returns to the breathtaking moon of Pandora for
the third instalment of his epic\, record-breaking sci-fi saga. Followi
ng the events of The Way of Water\, Jake Sully and Neytiri must protect
their family from a terrifying new threat: the "Ash People." Led by the
formidable Varang (Oona Chaplin)\, this aggressive Na’vi tribe dwells wi
thin Pandora’s volatile volcanic regions and harbours a deep-seated rese
ntment for the peaceful ways of the Forest and Reef clans. And as the hu
man RDA’s colonisation efforts intensify\, the Sully family must navigat
e a world on the brink of an all-out planetary war that could change the
fate of all forever.\n\nFilmed using cutting-edge underwater and motion
-capture technology\, Fire and Ash continues Cameron’s tradition of push
ing the boundaries of what’s possible on the big screen. Featuring one-o
f-a-kind visual thrills\, this stunning film has already raked in over $
1.4 billion at the worldwide box office\, along with two Oscar nominatio
ns for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260327.html#film-5528
SUMMARY:Avatar: Fire and Ash
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260328T073700Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260328T060000Z
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UID:anufg.org.au/films/5529
DESCRIPTION:Following a case of mistaken identity\, charming pickpocket E
ric (Ben Radcliffe) manages to talk his way into a footman position at t
he prestigious Fackham Hall. But Eric soon discovers that the stately ho
me owned by the eccentric Davenport family is far from peaceful\, as he
becomes embroiled in a tangled web of aristocratic scandals\, secret ide
ntities\, a grand wedding\, a murder mystery and a budding romance with
the family’s free-spirited daughter\, Rose (Thomasin McKenzie).\n\nHilar
iously sending-up British period dramas like Downton Abbey\, this riotou
s slapstick parody targets leaves no trope of the typically-stuffy genre
unturned with gleeful affection and non-stop gags. With an incredible e
nsemble cast (including Damian Lewis and Harry Potter’s Tom Felton) and
a bitingly witty script co-written by comedian Jimmy Carr (who also play
s a local vicar)\, this fearless comedy is not to be missed if you enjoy
your high-society elegance with a side of Monty Python-esque irreverenc
e.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260328.html#film-5529
SUMMARY:Fackham Hall
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260328T101700Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260328T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260328T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5530
DESCRIPTION:Colin (Harry Melling) is a timid man living a quiet life in s
uburban London until his entire existence is upended by a chance encoun
ter with Ray (Alexander Skarsgård)\, the charismatic and leather-clad le
ader of a gay biker gang. Intrigued by Ray’s commanding presence\, Colin
enters into a complex\, submissive relationship that takes him deep int
o the gritty subculture of BDSM. As he spends his days riding pillion on
Ray’s motorcycle and performing domestic tasks to please his partner\,
Colin experiences a sense of belonging he has never known. But as the em
otional stakes rise\, he must decide if he can maintain his individualit
y while surrendering his will to the man he loves.\n\nBased on the novel
Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones and remarkably directed by Harry Lighton in
his feature debut\, this unique romantic-comedy-drama (dom-com?) defies
expectations with its surprising tenderness. Notably\, Pillion offers a
n authentic and non-judgemental look at a world rarely seen on screen. \
n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260328.html#film-5530
SUMMARY:Pillion
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260331T103200Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260331T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260331T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5531
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE\n\nReturn to the whimsical streets of Montmartre as director Jean-Pier
re Jeunet's iconic French masterpiece celebrates its 25th anniversary th
is year.\n\nAudrey Tautou stars as the shy\, imaginative Amélie\, a wait
ress who decides to secretly orchestrate the happiness of those around h
er through elaborate\, mischievous acts of kindness. Whether it’s sendin
g a globe-trotting garden gnome to her father or uniting lonely souls at
her café\, Amélie’s world is a vibrant\, saturated dreamscape of accord
ion music and simple pleasures. Yet\, while she changes the lives of eve
ryone else\, she struggles to find the courage to pursue a love of her o
wn.\n\nThis beloved and iconic film remains one of the most successful f
oreign language films of all time\, earning five Oscar nominations and w
inning four César Awards\, including Best Film. Whether you’ve seen it c
ountless times or never before\, don’t miss this chance to celebrate a t
imeless\, feel-good classic about the magic hidden in everyday life.\n\n
\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260331.html#film-5531
SUMMARY:Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260401T102200Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260401T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260401T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5532
DESCRIPTION:Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) embarks on a journey from Ad
elaide to Amsterdam to visit her gay activist father\, Jim (John Lithgow
)\, accompanied by her non-binary teen\, Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde). While
the trip is intended as a family reunion\, tensions flare when Frances
reveals a desire to stay in the progressive city for a year to live with
their grandfather\, whom they affectionately call ‘Jimpa’. Hannah is fo
rced to confront her own parenting anxieties and her complicated history
as long-held family secrets emerge\, and the trio must navigate their s
hifting identities and the bonds of unconditional love.\n\nWriter-direct
or Sophie Hyde (Animals\, Good Luck to You\, Leo Grande) drew inspiratio
n from her own complicated family dynamics for this moving drama\, even
going as far as casting her own child in the role of Frances. The result
is a triumphant film which celebrates the courage required to be one’s
authentic self with wit and warmth\, buoyed by powerful performances fro
m acting heavyweights Colman and Lithgow.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260401.html#film-5532
SUMMARY:Jimpa
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260402T101500Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260402T083000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260402T083000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5533
DESCRIPTION:Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) is a blue-collar worker with a
secret: he is the disowned son of a billionaire heiress. When his mothe
r passes away\, Becket discovers he is ninth in line for a staggering $2
8 billion fortune. Realising the inheritance will never make it to him i
n his lifetime\, he decides to take matters into his own hands by system
atically eliminating the eccentric relatives standing in his way. Adopti
ng various disguises and elaborate methods\, Becket gradually climbs the
family tree – but not before a group of suspicious relatives begin to f
ight back again his lethal scheme.\n\nA sharp\, stylish and darkly comed
ic revenge thriller\, How to Make a Killing is a modern\, satirical reim
agining of the 1949 British classic Kind Hearts and Coronets\, which fam
ously starred Alec Guiness in eight different roles. Although Powell onl
y plays one role here\, the film more than compensates with a stellar su
pporting cast including Margaret Qualley\, Topher Grace and Ed Harris. \
n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260402.html#film-5533
SUMMARY:How to Make a Killing
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260409T111300Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260409T093000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260409T093000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5534
DESCRIPTION:Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri) is an unassuming mechanic living a qu
iet life until a chance encounter at a petrol station turns his world up
side down. He believes he recognises a man (Ebrahim Azizi) as the sadist
ic prison guard who tortured him years earlier in an Iranian jail. Consu
med by fear and a burning desire for justice\, Vahid begins to stalk the
man\, intent on forcing a confession or seeking his own form of retribu
tion. What begins as a simple quest for closure spirals into a tense psy
chological thriller as the lines between victim and aggressor begin to b
lur in the shadows of his traumatic past.\n\nThe latest film from the le
gendary Iranian director Jafar Panahi was produced under challenging cir
cumstances given the director's ongoing legal struggles. Fortunately\, t
his searing exploration of memory remains a stellar example of Panahi’s
brave\, humanist form of cinema. It won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Fil
m Festival and was nominated for Best International Film (France) and Be
st Original Screenplay at this year’s Oscars.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260409.html#film-5534
SUMMARY:It Was Just an Accident (Un simple accident)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260410T115000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260410T093000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260410T093000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5535
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF KOREA\n\nMan-su (Lee Byung-hun) is a dedicated family man and pap
er industry expert who is devastated after being abruptly laid off follo
wing 25 years of service. After two years of fruitless job hunting\, he
becomes convinced that his only chance at re-employment is to eliminate
his competition – literally. Armed with a desperate plan and a mounting
sense of entitlement\, Man-su begins to systematically track down and "r
emove" other qualified candidates for a coveted executive position. As h
is body count rises\, his wife (Son Ye-jin) begins to suspect that her h
usband's new-found optimism hides a dark and bloody secret.\n\nLegendary
South Korean director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy\, Decision to Leave) retur
ns with a biting black-comedy thriller that serves as a searing indictme
nt of modern capitalism\, based on the novel The Ax by Donald Westlake.
Having last collaborated on Joint Security Area in 2000\, Park finally r
eunites with Lee\, who knocks it out of the park with a savage yet hilar
ious performance that is undoubtedly a career-best.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260410.html#film-5535
SUMMARY:No Other Choice (Eojjeolsuga eobsda)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260411T083600Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260411T070000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260411T070000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5536
DESCRIPTION:Director Baz Luhrmann brings Elvis back to life in this intox
icating and groundbreaking cinematic experience which transports audienc
es back to the height of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s power. \n\nNarrated
by Presley himself through rediscovered interview clips\, this hybrid d
ocumentary/concert film strips away the Vegas glitter to reveal the grit
and brilliance of a performer at his peak. The film combines high-defin
ition restorations of Elvis's legendary Las Vegas residency in the early
1970s with long-lost footage discovered in the Graceland archives durin
g the production of Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic. The result is Elvis as dazzl
ing today as he was fifty years ago\, offering an unprecedented front ro
w seat to the raw energy and vocal brilliance of his most revered stage
shows. It is both a tribute to Elvis’s musical legacy and definitive vis
ual proof of why he remains the undisputed global icon of rock and roll.
\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260411.html#film-5536
SUMMARY:EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260411T113600Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260411T093000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260411T093000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5537
DESCRIPTION:In 1930s Chicago\, Frankenstein’s monster (Christian Bale) se
eks the help of groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening
) to cure his loneliness. Together\, they use the remains of a murdered
young woman to create "The Bride" (Jessie Buckley) as an eternal compani
on for him. Once revived\, however\, The Bride proves to be far more tha
n a passive mate\; she is a defiant\, self-actualised being who ignites
a social revolution that neither her creators nor the world are prepared
for. As she explores her own identity and desires\, The Bride finds her
self at the centre of a combustible romance that threatens the very soci
ety that initially discarded her.\n\nBuckley and Bale lead a powerhouse
ensemble cast\, including Bening\, Peter Sarsgaard\, Jake Gyllenhaal and
Penélope Cruz in this twisted tale of love and empowerment. Directed by
Maggie Gyllenhaal\, The Bride! offers a subversive and visually spectac
ular reimagining of the classic monster myth – one which defies expectat
ions as much as its titular character does. \n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260411.html#film-5537
SUMMARY:The Bride!
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260416T112500Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260416T093000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260416T093000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5538
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN\n\n
Luis (Sergi López) is a desperate father who travels to the vast deserts
of southern Morocco in search of his missing daughter. Accompanied by h
is young son (Bruno Núñez)\, he follows a lead that takes them into the
heart of a massive\, clandestine desert rave. To navigate this alien lan
dscape of pounding music and nomadic revellers\, Luis joins forces with
a group of European ravers who are searching for the ultimate sensory ex
perience. As they trek across the dunes\, the search for the girl become
s a spiritual journey for Luis\, as he is forced to confront his own fai
lures and find beauty in the chaos of the desert.\n\nEqual parts unpredi
ctable road movie and haunting family drama\, Sirāt won the Jury Prize a
t the Cannes Film Festival. The film has been especially heralded for it
s audacious cinematography and earth-shaking sound design – for which it
secured a well-deserved Oscar nomination for Best Sound\, alongside a n
od for Best International Feature Film for Spain.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260416.html#film-5538
SUMMARY:Sirāt
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260417T110700Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260417T093000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260417T093000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5539
DESCRIPTION:Seeking to break a cycle of unfulfilling romances with unavai
lable partners\, Lara (Pilar Fogliati) decides to embrace a life of inde
pendence. Her resolve is tested\, however\, when she crosses paths with
a charming single father\, Piero (Edoardo Leo). As the two get to know e
ach other\, the narrative cleverly visualises Lara's internal conflict t
hrough a series of competing "inner voices" – instinctive\, romantic\, a
nd logical – that manifest as physical characters who bicker and brainst
orm behind the scenes while guiding her every move. This playful explora
tion of the modern dating landscape examines whether true love is found
by following one's heart or by listening to the cacophony of one's own m
ind.\n\nItalian director Paolo Genovese (Perfect Strangers) returns with
another conceptually inventive romantic comedy that literally takes aud
iences inside the minds of its protagonists. Affectionately compared to
a live-action Inside Out for adults\, Somebody to Love a gorgeously earn
est exploration of finding someone whose inner chaos perfectly matches y
our own.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260417.html#film-5539
SUMMARY:Somebody to Love (Follemente)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260418T083600Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260418T070000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260418T070000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5540
DESCRIPTION:Bikini Bottom's most optimistic resident\, SpongeBob SquarePa
nts (voiced by Tom Kenny)\, faces a crisis of confidence when he realise
s that he’s too afraid to ride a new roller coaster. Desperate to prove
his moxie to his boss\, Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown)\, he accidentally summo
ns the fearsome ghost of a pirate known as The Flying Dutchman (Mark Ham
ill). The pirate strikes a devious bargain: he will make SpongeBob brave
if he can successfully complete a series of perilous trials in the Unde
rworld. Unbeknownst to SpongeBob\, however\, the Dutchman’s true plan in
volves a wicked curse that could leave SpongeBob wandering the spectral
realm forever.\n\nDirected by series veteran Derek Drymon\, this fourth
theatrical feature for everyone’s favourite pants-wearing sea sponge was
released in celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Packed wit
h silly shenanigans\, clever cameos\, vibrant animation and a heartwarmi
ng message about staying true to oneself\, Search for SquarePants is a d
elightful quest well worth taking.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260418.html#film-5540
SUMMARY:The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260418T112400Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260418T093000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260418T093000Z
UID:anufg.org.au/films/5541
DESCRIPTION:Years after she first survived a series of brutal killings\,
Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has finally found a semblance of peace i
n the quiet town of Pine Grove\, living with her husband (Joel McHale) a
nd their children. Their domestic tranquillity is shattered bwhen a new
Ghostface killer emerges and puts Sidney’s teenage daughter\, Tatum (Isa
bel May)\, directly in the crosshairs. Forced out of hiding\, Sidney mus
t seek help from seasoned reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and fel
low survivors Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Chad (Mason Gooding). As th
e body count rises among the locals\, the group uncovers a sinister conn
ection to the original Woodsboro murders that suggests the past is never
truly buried.\n\nOriginal series creator Kevin Williamson finally takes
a seat in the director's chair for this highly anticipated seventh inst
alment in the legendary slasher franchise\, which once again blends the
meta-commentary\, suspenseful thrills and lurid kills that defined the f
ilm that began it all – 30 years ago – in 1996.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260418.html#film-5541
SUMMARY:Scream 7
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Thibaut (Benjamin Lavernhe) is a world-renowned orchestral co
nductor whose life is defined by precision and prestige. After being dia
gnosed with a life-threatening illness\, he discovers a startling family
secret: he was adopted and has a younger biological brother. He eventua
lly tracks down Jimmy (Pierre Lottin)\, a modest cafeteria worker who sp
ends his spare time playing the trombone in a struggling community march
ing band. Despite their vastly different social standings and musical ba
ckgrounds\, Thibaut finds himself revitalised by Jimmy’s raw passion for
music\, ultimately deciding to help his brother’s band win a local comp
etition.\n\nCrowdpleasing and heartwarming in a manner than French cinem
a does best\, My Brother’s Band offers a feel-good and sincere interroga
tion of class and culture. The growing rapport between stars Lavernhe an
d Lottin forms the heart of this sunny\, lively film that expertly balan
ces laughter with tears\, celebrating the universal language of music an
d the resilience of family bonds.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260422.html#film-5542
SUMMARY:My Brother's Band (En Fanfare)
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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UID:anufg.org.au/films/5543
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of a catastrophic experimental weapon detonation
that leaves much of Tasmania's population brain dead\, American physioth
erapist Ava Newman (Daisy Ridley) joins a military recovery unit. Her pr
imary goal is to find her husband\, Mitch (Matt Whelan)\, who was visiti
ng the island on business. During the grim task of collecting bodies\, A
va discovers that some of the deceased are beginning to stir with a calm
\, purposeful life of their own. She eventually strikes out on her own w
ith a fellow volunteer\, Clay (Brenton Thwaites)\, navigating a landscap
e of grief and the uncanny as she tries to reconcile her failing marriag
e with the haunting reality of the undead.\n\nDirected by Zak Hilditch\,
We Bury the Dead was filmed entirely in Western Australia\, doubling fo
r the rugged Tasmanian wilderness. The survival thriller has been praise
d for its gritty\, realistic take on the zombie sub-genre\, anchored by
what critics describe as a magnetic\, career-best performance from Daisy
Ridley (Star Wars).\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260423.html#film-5543
SUMMARY:We Bury the Dead
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In the peaceful Shire\, a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins (E
lijah Wood) inherits a seemingly simple gold ring from his uncle\, Bilbo
(Ian Holm). A visit from the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen)\, h
owever\, soon reveals it is the One Ring\, an instrument of absolute pow
er forged by the Dark Lord Sauron decades ago to enslave Middle-earth. F
rodo must now lead an eclectic Fellowship – including his loyal best fri
end\, Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin)\, and the brave ranger Aragorn (Viggo
Mortensen) – on a perilous trek to Mount Doom to destroy the ring.\n\nA
pinnacle of the fantasy genre\, director Peter Jackson’s epic masterpiec
e celebrates its 25th anniversary this year – and what better way to com
memorate the occasion than by screening the film’s popular extended edit
ion for the first time at the ANU Film Group? Restructured with approxim
ately 30 minutes of new footage\, this extended edition is the definitiv
e way to experience the start of the Fellowship’s journey. \n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260424.html#film-5544
SUMMARY:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edit
ion
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Set in Australia’s most flood-prone town in Lismore\, NSW\, t
his poignant documentary follows the lives of several residents as they
struggle to rebuild following a series of devastating climate disasters.
Eli is a pragmatic local who loves his community but faces the harsh re
ality of rising waters\, while his friend Harper transitions from frustr
ation to fierce environmental activism. Meanwhile\, social worker Carlie
Atkinson establishes a First Nations healing centre to address the deep
-seated trauma of the displaced population. As government buyback scheme
s threaten to dismantle the neighbourhood\, the residents must decide if
their connection to the land is strong enough to withstand the inevitab
le next tide.\n\nDirector Jordan Giusti filmed this project over three y
ears to capture the authentic resilience of the Lismore community. The f
ilm won the Sustainable Future Award at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival\,
and has been hailed as an essential\, heartbreaking and human look at th
e frontlines of the global climate crisis.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260425.html#film-5545
SUMMARY:Floodland
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Mike Davis (Chris Hemsworth) is a meticulous jewel thief whos
e high-stakes robberies along the sun-drenched 101 freeway have left the
Los Angeles police completely baffled. Planning one final score to secu
re his retirement\, Mike’s path crosses with a disillusioned insurance b
roker (Halle Berry)\, who finds herself drawn into his dangerous world.
\n\nHot on Mike’s trail is a relentless police detective (Mark Ruffalo)
who suspects the heists are the work of a single\, brilliant operator\,
contrary to what his fellow investigators believe. And as the multimilli
on-dollar heist approaches\, the three individuals find themselves caugh
t in a high-speed game of cat and mouse where the line between the hunte
r and the hunted becomes dangerously thin.\n\nBased on the celebrated no
vella by Don Winslow\, this gritty thriller was directed by Bart Layton
(American Animals) and features a heavyweight cast\, including Hemsworth
\, Ruffalo\, Berry\, Barry Keoghan\, Monica Barbaro\, Nick Nolte and Jen
nifer Jason Leigh.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260425.html#film-5546
SUMMARY:Crime 101
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Following a catastrophic plane crash in the Gulf of Thailand\
, meek corporate strategist Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her obnoxious bos
s\, Bradley (Dylan O'Brien)\, find themselves stranded on a remote islan
d as the sole survivors. Although Bradley initially attempts to maintain
his authority\, it soon becomes clear that Linda’s years of obsessing o
ver Survivor are their only hope for staying alive. \n\nLong overlooked
and humiliated\, Linda begins to relish her newfound dominance\, leading
to a series of unsettling confrontations that suggest being rescued mig
ht be the last thing on her mind as she transforms the island into a pla
yground of psychological and physical torment.\n\nDirected by horror mae
stro Sam Raimi (Evil Dead\, Spider-Man)\, this darkly comic thriller mar
ks a return his gory\, character-driven roots. And with a winning perfor
mance by McAdams which balances deadpan humour with a devious\, survival
ist edge\, Send Help becomes a riotous exploration of workplace resentme
nt pushed to its limit.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260430.html#film-5547
SUMMARY:Send Help
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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UID:anufg.org.au/films/5548
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) awakens aboard a sophisticate
d spacecraft with no memory of his identity or why he is hurtling throug
h deep space. Through a series of scientific experiments\, he deduces he
is the sole survivor of a last-ditch mission to save Earth from a solar
catastrophe caused by energy-absorbing microbes. As his memories slowly
return\, Grace must use his vast knowledge of molecular biology to find
a solution to the dimming sun. His solitary struggle takes a miraculous
turn when he encounters an unlikely ally in the vastness of space\, lea
ding to a profound collaboration that represents humanity’s final hope f
or survival.\n\nDirected by Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Christopher
Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse\, The LEGO Movie)\, this is an
adaptation of the bestselling novel from Andy Weir\, who also wrote The
Martian. Strap in for a visually stunning and emotionally warm sci-fi e
xperience that celebrates human ingenuity and the spirit of scientific d
iscovery.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260501.html#film-5548
SUMMARY:Project Hail Mary
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:In the year 2075\, young Iris (voiced by Roma Fay) witnesses
a mysterious boy in a shimmering rainbow suit falling from the sky. This
visitor is Arco (Juliano Krue Valdi)\, a time-traveller from an idyllic
future who has accidentally become stranded in the past. Together\, the
y embark on a whimsical adventure to find the resources Arco needs to re
turn to his own time. Along the way\, Iris discovers that Arco's presenc
e might just be the key to preventing the ecological decay that threaten
s her very existence.\n\nThis vibrant French animated feature was direct
ed by Ugo Bienvenu in his film debut\, and features an English-language
voice cast including Natalie Portman\, Will Ferrell and Mark Ruffalo. Wi
th a distinctive visual style drawing inspiration from 1970s science fic
tion art\, Arco has been celebrated for its sophisticated\, visually arr
esting fable about the power of hope and collective action. \n\nNominate
d for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Oscars\, it is destined to be
modern classic for families and animation lovers alike.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260502.html#film-5549
SUMMARY:Arco
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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DESCRIPTION:Alex Novak (Will Arnett) is a forty-something man adrift in N
ew York City following the quiet disintegration of his long-term marriag
e to Tess (Laura Dern)\, a former Olympic athlete. After a chance encoun
ter at an open-mic night\, Alex begins to process his heartbreak through
the medium of stand-up comedy. While his initial attempts are painfully
awkward\, he slowly finds his voice in the city's gritty comedy circuit
. \n\nMeanwhile\, Tess grapples with her own lost identity\, having sacr
ificed her competitive spirit for family life. The two must now navigate
the complexities of co-parenting while rediscovering who they are as in
dividuals in the vulnerable\, often hilarious aftermath of their shared
life.\n\nFollowing the success of A Star is Born and Maestro\, Bradley C
ooper steps back behind the camera once again for this intimate comedy-d
rama. Inspired by the real-life story of British comedian John Bishop\,
the film features restrained\, empathetic performances in its authentic
depiction of middle-aged reinvention.\n\n\n-
URL:http://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20260502.html#film-5550
SUMMARY:Is This Thing On?
LOCATION:ANU Film Group
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