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152 mins. France 2023
A thought provoking, intriguing character study centres on a well-crafted courtroom thriller. A man’s body is found dead in the snow, at the foot of the balcony of an alpine chalet and his wife becomes the main suspect. The jury must decide if it was murder, suicide or an accident. The film, which won the Palme d’Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, is a slow-burn drama that becomes white hot.
105 mins. Germany 2024
The commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp and his wife strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Based on the novel by Martin Amis, this chilling story is based partially on real events. Won Best International Film at the Academy Awards.
90 mins. USA 2023
Documentary which follows ecologist Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure, to surf all down the west coast of the Americas, travelling by motorbike from the top of Alaska to the tip of Patagonia. On the way he crosses paths with a like-minded adventurer, changing both their lives. Stunning photography.
96 mins. UK 2023
The remarkable true story of a WWII veteran who made global headlines when he staged a ‘great escape’ from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, to commemorate their fallen comrades on the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
96 mins. UK 2023
The remarkable true story of a WWII veteran who made global headlines when he staged a ‘great escape’ from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, to commemorate their fallen comrades on the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
118 mins. USA 2023
A couple buckle under pressure when a Hollywood actress does research for a film about their past. Based on a true story about the relationship between a 36 year old woman and a 13 year old boy. She has his baby, is sent to jail, but 23 years later they are married with children off to college.
103 Mins. Australia 2024
An uplifting and beautiful story that authentically depicts the challenges and triumphs of a resilient Australian farmer who is forced to forge a new path for his family after her husband’s suicide. Sheds a light on critical mental health issues in farming communities.
All tickets $10.00
103 mins. Australia 2024
An uplifting and beautiful story that authentically depicts the challenges and triumphs of a resilient rural Australian farmer who is forced to forge a new path for her family after her husband’s suicide. Sheds a light on critical mental health issues in farming communities.
Supported by Swanpool Cinema, Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association and Benalla Sustainable Future Group.
124 mins. Italy 2023
A stylish crime thriller in which a police lieutenant, Franco Amore, is drawn into a web of crime and corruption on the eve of his retirement. He is called to investigate a perplexing roadside crime scene which may implicate his best friend and colleague, and put in danger everything that matters to him.
82 mins. Finland 2023
Set in modern day Helsinki, as are all of Kaurismaki’s films, two lonely souls meet by chance in a karaoke bar and try to build a relationship. Their path to happiness is beset by obstacles, from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism and a charming stray dog!
122 mins. France 2023
Hoping for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a perilous journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.
Best International Film Academy Awards nomination.
93 mins. Iran 2021
An Iranian road movie which follows a middle-aged couple and their two sons embarking on a trip across the rugged Iranian countryside. Over the course of their journey they bond over memories of the past, grapple with fears of the unknown, fuss over their sick dog, and get on each other’s nerves!
123 mins. Japan/Germany 2023.
Hirayama makes his living as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo and is content with his life. Outside of his structured routine he enjoys listening to music on cassette tapes, reading books and taking photos. Some unexpected encounters lead him to reflect on finding beauty in the world and in his life.
100 mins. Germany 2023
When one of her students is suspected of theft, a dedicated young, idealistic teacher decides to get involved. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
100 mins. Australia 2023
When the body of his oldest friend is found buried in a shallow grave, a small-town cop seeks answers from a volatile hermit who he thinks may have been the killer. When his pet rooster is killed by a fox, Dan breaks down, and retreats to camp out in the bush where his friend’s body was found.
108 mins. Australia 2023
A jaded detective travels to the remote opal mining town of Limbo in outback Australia to investigate the cold case murder of a local indigenous girl twenty years earlier. When he begins to ask questions about the unsolved murder, the locals initially refuse to co-operate.
145 mins. USA 2024
Arriving in New York in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She sets out on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. Despite her broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial skills to build an empire of hope.
Three sessions with films and guest speakers. See website for details.
Keynote Speaker: Dr Mark Diesendorf, UNSW, ‘The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation’
Booking essential on TryBooking - open from 1st May. Phone 0498 007 988 for enquiries.
Afternoon tea and dinner included. Catering by Swanpool Catering Team.
100 mins. UK 2023
A black comedy set in a small English town, where the residents start receiving anonymous expletive-laden letters. Depicts a real-life poison pen scandal that rocked a village in the 1920s.
100 mins. UK 2023
A black comedy set in a small English town, where the residents start receiving anonymous expletive-laden letters. Depicts a real-life poison pen scandal that rocked a village in the 1920s.
100 mins. France 2022
Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets an eminent teacher from the Paris Opera. She is stunned by the young man’s raw talent, and introduces him to the world of opera.
166 mins. USA 2023
The saga continues with the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
