95 mins. France 2023. Dir: Élise Girard
A once highly acclaimed author reluctantly agrees to travel to Japan to promote a new translation of her debut novel. While on the book tour, Sidonie, still haunted by the ghost of her late husband, begins an affair with her mysterious Japanese publisher.
100 mins. UK 2023. Dir: Matthew Brown
A meeting of minds is imagined between two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, the atheist and psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and the Christian author C.S. Lewis. On the brink of WW II, the pair spar over the existence of God, and discuss the future of mankind.
100 mins. USA 2024. Dir: Jocelyn Moorhouse
A comedy about two friends who travel to Florida to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their old college girlfriend. The friends reunite in Key West for a wild and hilarious vacation full of secrets, fights, and surprises.
Friday Morning Matinée
Tickets $10.
Candy Bar opens at 10 am for free morning tea.
100 mins. USA 2024. Dir: Jocelyn Moorhouse
A comedy about two friends who travel to Florida to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their old college girlfriend. The friends reunite in Key West for a wild and hilarious vacation full of secrets, fights, and surprises.
115 mins. USA 2019. Dir: Unjoo Moon
The inspiring biography of 1970s singer, activist and feminist icon Helen Reddy. Arriving In New York, she struggled with misogyny in the music industry until she recorded the anthem of the womens’ movement, which brought her enormous success.
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 am 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.