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In this film noir classic, a cold-blooded hitman (Alan Ladd) becomes entangled with a nightclub singer (Veronica Lake) as he plots revenge on his double-crossing employer.

Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.

A bittersweet comedy set in the American deep south featuring an all-star, multi-generational cast including Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Sally Field and Daryl Hannah.

The Big Bike Film Night mission is to share the best cycling short films from around the world, curated by Brett Cotter.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1972 tale of an arrogant but successful fashion designer, her mistreated secretary, and the new 23-year-old model she falls in love with.

In 2012, I struck up a friendship with a remarkable man; a man who had chosen to step away from the trappings of modern society and live an off-grid existence.

A couple thinking they can peacefully end their long-term relationship discover it's a lot more painful than they were hoping in this Italian love story.

Documentary following Amy Powney, a daughter of environmental activists, during her trajectory from outsider to industry leader as she sets out to create a fashion collection that's ethical and sustainable at every level.

Penélope Cruz stars in this Golden Lion-nominated drama set in 1970s Rome as a woman in a failing marriage and the mother of three whose eldest is questioning their sexual identity.

A boy, bruised by life finds his salvation through the love of his dogs in this Luc Besson thriller starring Caleb Landry Jones (Nitram).

Winner of the 2024 Golden Berlin Bear, a journey through the material that makes up our habitat: concrete and its ancestor, stone. Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda) raises a fundamental question: how do we inhabit the world of tomorrow?

Lia, a retired teacher, made a promise to find her long lost niece Tekla. Together with Achi, who offers to be her guide, she sets off to search for Tekla in the Istanbul trans community. But looking for someone who never intended to be found is harder than Lia and Achi thought. Could Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, help them?

30-minute documentary celebration of New Zealand icon Len Lye, showcasing his visionary work in film and sculpture, his monumental ambitions for his work beyond his own life and his legacy in the Len Lye Centre.

Gary Oldman stars in this fantastical life-story drama, nominated for the Palme d'Or, from BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty).

The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.

Filmmaker Tess Mitchell uses this "performance documentary" as a means to understand her grandfather—infamous printmaker and publisher Bob Lowry.

Soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited Met debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country, one of opera’s defining roles.

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 

It is late 18th century in Venice, and in a convent school for girls Teresa, a girl with prophetic gifts, joins forces with some amazing music-makers. They create a new kind of music that is pop, bright and bold, and challenge the ancient and rigid system.

Inspired by true events, this drama follows a teacher who transforms the lives of his young students on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, placing him in the crossfire of local authorities. A major word-of-mouth hit at the Spanish box office in early 2024.