The program is subject to occasional alteration due to changes in film availability.
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| Screening 1 - Friday 4 May at 7:00 pm | |
FRIDAY: Session 1Welcome and Guest Speaker: John Flaus, actor, film reviewer and raconteur, who featured in Lemonade Stand (7 mins), the winner of this year's Tropfest, will discuss the film prior to its screening. | |
The Hunter |
Australia 2011 102 mins (M)
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A German biotech company sends a hunter (William Dafoe) to secretly track down a Tasmanian tiger. His stay in a remote house, burdened by sadness, adds human and psychological dimensions. Intensely atmospheric and always gripping, this thriller soars into unexpected places.
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FRIDAY: Late Session, 10:30 pm | |
The Skin I Live In |
Spain 2011 117mins (MA) Subtitles
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A mad scientist (Antonio Banderas) uses a beautiful young woman for his experiments on a new kind of artificial skin. Almodovar's genius is to explore intricate themes concerning the human condition, in hugely entertaining and technically skilful cinematic packages.
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| Screening 2 - Saturday 5 May at 9.15am | |
The Human Resources Manager |
Israel 2011 99mins (M) Subtitles
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When a foreign worker is killed in a suicide bombing, her PR-conscious HR manager reluctantly agrees to escort the body back to her homeland, Romania. The director (of 2008's The Lemon Tree) treads a well-judged line between comic absurdity and pathos.
Reviews: Margaret, At the Movies |
| Screening 3 - Saturday 5 May at 11:15am | |
The Illusionist |
France/UK 2010 80mins (PG) Animation Silent
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An aging magician finds work to be elusive in the 1950s. Travelling to Scotland, his gloom lifts when he encounters Alice, an innocent young girl who will change his life. This hand-drawn feature is based on an unproduced screenplay by famed mime and filmmaker, Jacques Tati. Apparently, it also reflects some of his own experiences.
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LUNCH BREAK (approx 1:15 to 2:15)Yummy home-cooked soup, sandwiches, cakes and slices will be available in the Town Hall for $15. Historic Walk (2:15 to 3:00)
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| Screening 4 - Saturday 5 May at 3:45pm | |
Incendies |
Canada 2010 130mins (MA) Subtitles
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Canadian twins discover, in their late mother's will, that their lives have unknown implications and connections. These take them to the Middle East on a journey of reversals, twists and shocks - to ultimate revelations which carry a terrible force.
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DINNER BREAK (6.00 to 8.00)A delicious Dinner will once again be available in the Town Hall Supper Room for $25 per person. Be sure to book this on the booking form |
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| Screening 5 - Saturday 5 May at 8.00pm | |
Buck |
USA 2011 88mins (PG) Documentary
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"Buck" is the story of Buck Brannaman, the inspiration for the film "The Horse Whisperer". It follows Buck as he travels across America teaching riders how to get on with their horses. This engaging, enjoyable and uplifting film also has plenty to reveal about people's lives and needs as well.
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