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100 mins. Australia 2020. Dir: J.J. Winlove.
In this heart-warming comedy drama, family matriarch June, during a fleeting bout of lucidity from her dementia, realises that she has precious little time to try and bring together her estranged children, save the family business, and rekindle an old flame!
BENALLA SENIORS FESTIVAL SCREENING
Seniors’ tickets $5.
Candy Bar opens at 10.00am for free morning tea.
96 mins. France/Germany 2022. Dir: Jean-Paul Salomé
Set in the world of nuclear power and politics, this thriller is the true story of Maureen Kearney, the head union rep. of a French multinational powerhouse. Showing great courage and resilience, she became a whistle blower, exposing top-secret deals that shook the French nuclear sector.
95 mins. France 2022. Dir: Eric Besnard
When businessman Vincent’s car breaks down on a mountain road, it leads to a transformative encounter with Pierre, a hermit, where they challenge each other’s lifestyle and choices in this delightful odd-couple comedy.
117 mins. Australia 2024.
Winx, a remarkable Australian race horse, etched her name in history with an extraordinary 33 race winning streak. She became known as the ‘people’s horse’ but, away from the cameras, trainer and jockey were under enormous pressure to maintain that winning streak.
112 mins. UK 2024.
British bio-pic about the life of music entrepreneur Brian Epstein, who managed The Beatles. A heartfelt and humorous story of how he polished four scruffy lads from Liverpool who were going nowhere and, in a matter of months, turned them into a global phenomenon.
117 mins. Australia 2024.
Benalla Festival Special Screening
All tickets $5 including afternoon tea with scones, jam & cream
Winx, a remarkable Australian race horse, etched her name in history with an extraordinary 33 race winning streak. She became known as the ‘people’s horse’ but, away from the cameras, trainer and jockey were under enormous pressure to maintain that winning streak.
105 mins. Spain 2023.
Inspired by extraordinary true events, this uplifting story follows a charismatic teacher whose progressive outlook transforms the lives of a group of young students on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, but places him in the crossfire of local authorities.
130 mins. Italy 2023.
Josh O’Connor stars as a young British archaeologist who gets caught up in an international network dealing in stolen Etruscan artefacts during the 1980s. An enchanting, romantic adventure and a ripping heist-movie about chasing ’the impossible dream.’
105 mins. New Zealand 2024.
In this comedy-drama, eleven year old Mildred’s world is turned upside down when her estranged father, a washed-up magician, comes to look after her. He agrees to take her camping to try and find a mythical beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
100 mins. Australia 2024.
At the peak of her career in London, an Australian woman is diagnosed with MS. After losing her job, and the death of her husband, she moves home with her three sons, where a chance encounter with a childhood boyfriend changes her life.
95 mins. USA 2024.
When 93 year old Thelma Post gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city on her mobility scooter to reclaim what was taken from her in this heartwarming comedy.
Tickets $10. Candy Bar opens at 10.00am for free morning tea.
95 mins. USA 2024.
When 93 year old Thelma Post gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city on her mobility scooter to reclaim what was taken from her in this heartwarming comedy.
100 mins. Australia 2024.
The charming and captivating true story of a stubborn self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the 800 km long Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain. One step at a time, it changes him and his outlook forever.
118 mins. France 2024.
A comedy about two compulsive spenders who get more than they bargained for when they try and scam their way out of trouble. Seeking to get their lives back on track, they find themselves amongst a team of young, social activists.
123 mins. France 2024.
An historical drama about the turbulent love story between the famous post-impressionist painter and his lesser known but highly-influential enigmatic wife, also an artist, who became the cornerstone of his life and work.
95 mins. France 2023.
A satirical portrayal of Bernadette Chirac, the wife of the former president Jacques Chirac. This comedy follows her life during her husband’s two presidential mandates, as she embarks on a campaign to restore her reputation and assert her role as First Lady.
95 mins. Australia 2024.
An adult animation based on the bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Puddle, a hoarder of snails, romance novels and guinea pigs, who faces a crisis in her life. From the wonderfully talented clay animation artist Adam Elliot.
90 mins. Australia 2024.
Ten year old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London, in order to save their family farm from drought and misery. An uplifting film about love, friendship, kindness and pride.
Tickets $10. Candy Bar opens at 10.00am for free morning tea.
(PG) 90 mins. Australia 2024.
Ten year old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London, in order to save their family farm from drought and misery. An uplifting film about love, friendship, kindness and pride.
116 mins. UK 2024.
The story of American photographer Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
95 mins. Mexico 2023.
Beautifully depicts the story of seven year old Sol, who is spending the day at her grandfather’s home for a surprise party for her father, which will probably be his last, so also a farewell ceremony. As daylight fades, Sol’s world is about to change, as she learns the essence of letting go.
105 mins. Japan 2023.
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in a village close to Tokyo. They live a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon maker. One day the villagers become aware of a plan by developers to build a luxury camping site nearby, and the battle lines are drawn.
95 mins. UK 2023.
Set in 1936, the story centres around Jimmy Erskine, the Daily Chronicle’s most feared critic, the new owner of the newspaper, and a young actress who is devastated by Jimmy’s negative review. The three become entangled in a whodunnit, culminating in a devastating web of blackmail and betrayal.
(PG) 100 mins. UK 2022.
Helen Mirren stars as Israel’s historic Prime Minister, Golda Meir, one of the most iconic and influential political leaders of the 20th century. Set in 1973, the embattled PM is faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction during the tense period of the Yom Kippur war, in this tense thriller.
110 mins. UK 1996.
Set in Yorkshire in 1992, the fate of the small mining community of Grimley and the Grimley Colliery Brass Band hangs in the balance when a wave of pit closures sweeps the north of England.
Tickets MUST be booked with Trybooking (link on right). $30 per head. No concessions. A delicious festive supper served after the two films and before midnight.
95 mins. UK 1997.
Comedy about a group of unemployed and out-of-shape Sheffield steelworkers who are persuaded to become male strippers to earn some money, and put some purpose back into their lives.
Booking essential for catering purposes.
