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It’s no wonder Brando has impressed critics and swept nominations and awards. Highly unusual and unlike most other films to come around the pike in recent times, Brando with a Glass Eye signals the arrival of a profoundly interesting writer/director in Melbourne’s own Antonis Tsonis The film was officially selected by more than 25 international festivals across Europe and the US. It made history as the first Greek language film to have its World Premiere in the Narrative Features Official Selection category at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival in America and won Best Film at the 2024 New Renaissance Film Festival in London, known for bold and daring films. Brando tells the story of two brothers who grew up on struggle street in Athens but dream of brighter days. When Luca is offered a coveted audition at a New York acting school but can’t afford the ticket, the brothers decide to commit an armed robbery. What could go wrong? In Greek w English subtitles (M) 122 mins.

Flickerfest returns with this one-off chance to see the Best of Australian Shorts, a programme officially selected for Flickerfest National Tour in Cairns, before these films continue their journey around the world. This programme is a specially curated selection of highlights from Flickerfest’s Australian Academy® Qualifying competition programmes in Bondi 2025. Celebrating its 34th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world, selected from 3,400 entries; ensuring the presentation of A-list short film programmes recognised amongst the best in the world. BYO Chairs, pillows, blankets and picnic on the grass. Please no glass. The gates will open at 5:30 PM. Classification: (M) Children under 15yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Flickerfest returns with this annual one-off chance to see the Short Laughs Comedy programme officially selected for Flickerfest National Tour in Cairns, before these films continue their journey around the world. Chortle your way through a clever off-kilter selection of funny shorts from across the world. This programme is a specially curated selection of highlights from Flickerfest’s Comedy programmes in Bondi 2025. Celebrating its 34th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world, selected from 3,400 entries; ensuring the presentation of A-list short film programmes recognised amongst the best in the world. BYO Chairs, pillows, blankets and picnic on the grass. Please no glass. We recommend arriving early to the Botanic Gardens to set-up. The gates will open at 5:30 PM.

WINNER (x2) - 2024 NASTRI D'ARGENTO AWARDS - Best Comedy, Best Actress in a Comedy The eagerly anticipated new dramedy from writer/director Riccardo Milani (A Cat On A Highway), A WORLD APART follows a primary school teacher who struggles to adapt to small-town life after he relocates to a remote mountain village. Addressing the dynamics and challenges faced by small communities - and the vital importance of educational institutions for their survival - with sensitivity and lightness, this heartwarming story won over Italian audiences, becoming the #1 local box office smash of 2024. "A precious jewel. An exciting journey to discover the natural wonders of Abruzzo and the human challenges that animate small mountain communities that captures the heart and soul of the viewer." Sonia PagliaIL MESSAGGERO In Italian w English subtitles (M) 114 mins.