Films

Comedy, Drama.
Dir: Sophie Hyde.
UK, Australia, Ireland, Finland.

Best friends Laura and Tyler are fellow deviants, enablers and co-dependents. Laura is getting married and their booze and drug-fuelled ‘Thelma and Louise’ life is in jeopardy. Laura finds herself suspended between the two unable to give either up. Directed by BAFTA-nominated Aussie, Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande).

‘Two friends’ clash of millennial hedonism and romantic yearning.’ Sight and Sound.

OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY 16 JANUARY AT 7PM

Action, Drama.
Dir: David J. Burke.
USA.

A notorious gangster nicknamed “Animal” must reconcile his past in order to make a future for his criminally-minded son. Starring Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction) and Academy Award nominee, Terrence Howard.

‘This is no bubble gum lollipop movie.’

SATURDAY 17 AT 1PM

Drama, Fantasy.
Dir: Marcal Flores.
Spain.

Pol, a calm teenager, shares his secret with Deerhoof. He becomes fascinated by Ikari, an enigmatic student, and their routine transforms into a fantastic adventure. Featuring a special appearance by Martin Freeman.

‘……will undoubtedly remind audiences of Donnie Darko…..’ Ioncinema

SATURDAY 17 AT 4PM

Drama, Romance.
Dir: Colin Schiffli.
USA.

Jude and Bobbie are conning their way through life to feed their endless addiction. When confronted with the reality of their situation, the young lovers must decide if true love can prevail in the face of all else.

‘The details ring true and the performances are compelling…..’ Variety

SATURDAY 17 AT 7PM

Mystery, Thriller.
Dir: Greg Zglinski.
Switzerland, Austria, Poland.

A collision with a sheep on a country road initiates a whole series of weird and unsettling experiences for Anna and Nick which ultimately leave them both incapable of being certain exactly where they are: in the real world, in their own imaginations – or in someone else’s imagination.

‘A film that is transformed into a sublime four-handed symphony.’ Cineuropa

SUNDAY 18 AT 1PM

Drama, Thriller.
Dir: Academy Award-winner Armando Bo.
Argentina, Spain.

Antonio Decoud has the perfect life, a wife and children who love him, a great job, and a beautiful home. But one day he learns that he urgently needs a kidney transplant.

‘This is Argentine cinema at its best!’

SUNDAY 18 AT 4PM

Crime, Drama.
Dir: Nabil Ben Yadir
Belgium, France.

Brahim is a young man, his mother’s joy. One day he will find the love of his life. He will become a family man; he will make everyone proud. One day he will be mature and fulfilled. One day.

‘……….it will knock viewers sideways to begin with, before returning to audience’s consciences and reviving reflection.’ Cineuropa.

SUNDAY 18 AT 7PM