FEATURED
FEATURED
Merri-bek Disco-tek! with The Avenue Ensemble
You should be dancing …
Merri-bek Disco-tek!
A dance party for young and old
The Avenue Ensemble play songs by soul sisters & disco divas
Two live sets + DJ Cass + Host Robert Skinner
A democratic dance party in the people’s republic of Merri-Bek
Get on the soul tram and dance, strut or stroll down the line
The Avenue Ensemble play soul, disco and more. An eleven-piece band with an irresistible groove. Horns, percussion and great singing.
Robert Skinner is author of the acclaimed I’d Rather Not.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
19/05/2024 1.00pm | Admin Fee $11.00 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
The Avenue Ensemble
Merri-bek Disco-tek! with The Avenue Ensemble
You should be dancing …
Merri-bek Disco-tek!
A dance party for young and old
The Avenue Ensemble play songs by soul sisters & disco divas
Two live sets + DJ Cass + Host Robert Skinner
A democratic dance party in the people’s republic of Merri-Bek
Get on the soul tram and dance, strut or stroll down the line
The Avenue Ensemble play soul, disco and more. An eleven-piece band with an irresistible groove. Horns, percussion and great singing.
Robert Skinner is author of the acclaimed I’d Rather Not.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
19/05/2024 1.00pm | Admin Fee $11.00 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
FEATURED
Australian blues and soul powerhouse Karen Lee Andrews possesses an unwavering artistic purpose. With a lifelong immersion in music, Karen’s journey has predominantly revolved around classic soul and rhythm and blues sounds. However, as her musicality has evolved, she’s embraced her Polynesian heritage. Karen Lee Andrews has played up and down the country in Australia at renowned festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Blues at Broadbeach, Dashville Skyline, Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues, Bluesfest Melbourne & WOMAD. She has also supported music icons such as Jessica Mauboy, Ricky Martin, Liz Stringer, Icehouse & Jimmy Barnes. A captivating live act with a voice that will stay with you forever. Karen will be releasing her third EP in 2024 and touring Australia, Europe & UK.
“Andrews is on an inspiring and passionate musical journey. A must-see.” - Beat Magazine
“Commanding and brilliant.” - Daily Telegraph
“Soulful and bluesy, with so much heart and pain, delivered with so much class.” - Sound of Oz
Gabby Steel
Gabby Steel is an Australian singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences with her enthralling musical style. At just 23 years old, Gabby has established herself as a talented musician with a distinctive voice and a gift for crafting soulful and memorable folk-pop songs.Gabby’s powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics are the centerpiece of her music, and she has gained a dedicated following thanks to her honest and authentic approach to songwriting. Gabby blends elements of soul, pop, and jazz to create a style that is both familiar and fresh. Gabby’s live performances are always a highlight, and she has played at some of Australia’s most prestigious music festivals, including the main stage of Port Fairy’s iconic Folk Festival and the Queenscliff Music Festival. She has also shared the stage with well-known Australian artists such as Owen Campbell, Tex Perkins, and Kate Ceberano, cementing her reputation as a rising star in the Australian music scene.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
31/05/2024 8.30pm | Admin Fee $20.00 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
Karen Lee Andrews
Australian blues and soul powerhouse Karen Lee Andrews possesses an unwavering artistic purpose. With a lifelong immersion in music, Karen’s journey has predominantly revolved around classic soul and rhythm and blues sounds. However, as her musicality has evolved, she’s embraced her Polynesian heritage. Karen Lee Andrews has played up and down the country in Australia at renowned festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Blues at Broadbeach, Dashville Skyline, Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues, Bluesfest Melbourne & WOMAD. She has also supported music icons such as Jessica Mauboy, Ricky Martin, Liz Stringer, Icehouse & Jimmy Barnes. A captivating live act with a voice that will stay with you forever. Karen will be releasing her third EP in 2024 and touring Australia, Europe & UK.
“Andrews is on an inspiring and passionate musical journey. A must-see.” - Beat Magazine
“Commanding and brilliant.” - Daily Telegraph
“Soulful and bluesy, with so much heart and pain, delivered with so much class.” - Sound of Oz
Gabby Steel
Gabby Steel is an Australian singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences with her enthralling musical style. At just 23 years old, Gabby has established herself as a talented musician with a distinctive voice and a gift for crafting soulful and memorable folk-pop songs.Gabby’s powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics are the centerpiece of her music, and she has gained a dedicated following thanks to her honest and authentic approach to songwriting. Gabby blends elements of soul, pop, and jazz to create a style that is both familiar and fresh. Gabby’s live performances are always a highlight, and she has played at some of Australia’s most prestigious music festivals, including the main stage of Port Fairy’s iconic Folk Festival and the Queenscliff Music Festival. She has also shared the stage with well-known Australian artists such as Owen Campbell, Tex Perkins, and Kate Ceberano, cementing her reputation as a rising star in the Australian music scene.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
31/05/2024 8.30pm | Admin Fee $20.00 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
FEATURED
'I Remember You' is the highly anticipated album from Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields. This very special matinée show will be the official album launch where the duo, alongside 7 piece band, will perform the brand new album in its entirety for the very first time before their tour of Australia and New Zealand. This is not one to be missed.
With multiple awards to their names and thousands of miles between them, Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are bonafide masters of their craft, having discovered a natural chemistry as performers, the union of their songwriting enables them to explore new depths in their music.
“Like Presley and Joplin at a dream jam” Post To Wire
The album was written on the road and features a strong connection to Aotearoa, Matt Joe Gow grew up in Dunedin in the South Island, a place with bad weather and good music, meanwhile Kerryn Fields was raised in the North Island with one hand on guitar and the other firmly upon her heart.
Over the past year, the duo have captivated audiences across New Zealand and Australia with extensive touring, gracing renowned stages including the Tussock Country Music Festival, The National Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival and many more.
“Glorious from the get go” Countrytown
Layered with honest songwriting and ragged instrumentation I Remember You is their true story. Equal parts uplifting and introspective, exploring themes of love, loss and the indelible marks left by the places we call home.
“You’ll need to put it on repeat” Beat Magazine
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
05/05/2024 2.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields
'I Remember You' is the highly anticipated album from Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields. This very special matinée show will be the official album launch where the duo, alongside 7 piece band, will perform the brand new album in its entirety for the very first time before their tour of Australia and New Zealand. This is not one to be missed.
With multiple awards to their names and thousands of miles between them, Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are bonafide masters of their craft, having discovered a natural chemistry as performers, the union of their songwriting enables them to explore new depths in their music.
“Like Presley and Joplin at a dream jam” Post To Wire
The album was written on the road and features a strong connection to Aotearoa, Matt Joe Gow grew up in Dunedin in the South Island, a place with bad weather and good music, meanwhile Kerryn Fields was raised in the North Island with one hand on guitar and the other firmly upon her heart.
Over the past year, the duo have captivated audiences across New Zealand and Australia with extensive touring, gracing renowned stages including the Tussock Country Music Festival, The National Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival and many more.
“Glorious from the get go” Countrytown
Layered with honest songwriting and ragged instrumentation I Remember You is their true story. Equal parts uplifting and introspective, exploring themes of love, loss and the indelible marks left by the places we call home.
“You’ll need to put it on repeat” Beat Magazine
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
05/05/2024 2.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
FEATURED
Accompanied by the brilliant pianist Polina Osetinskaya, the two will delight audiences with a demanding program including works by Ravel, Franck and Prokofiev.
Secure your seats for this rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world including recent sold-out recitals at Carnegie Hall. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music.
Maxim Vengerov
Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists.
Born in 1974, he began his career as a solo violinist at the age of five, won the Wieniawski and Carl Flesch international competitions at the age of 10 and 15 respectively, studied with Galina Tourchaninova and Zakhar Bron, made his first recording at the age of 10, and went on to record extensively for high-profile labels including Melodia, Teldec and EMI, earning Grammy and Gramophone artist of the year awards.
Polina Osetinskaya
In the 2023/24 season, pianist Polina Osetinskaya made several solo debuts at the Berlin Philharmonic, in London, and at Laeiszhalle in Bach’s concerts without a conductor. She also performs in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Israel, Cyprus, USA and South America. Polina has performed with Maxim Vengerov in numerous concert halls across America during their tours.
Five Stars - It is as if Vengerov has taken each note and taken it as close to perfection as is humanly possible ... the way he finds the music in the virtuosic madness is what makes his playing so inspiring.
Sydney Morning Herald
Vengerov justifies the hype that sees him placed as the finest before the public today…There was nothing to fault, for here was a recital which must immediately rank not only amongst the finest witnessed this year, but in all my years of concertgoing.
Limelight
Maxim Vengerov enthralled his audience with incomparable musicianship and an often dazzling technique.
Australian Book Review
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
05/08/2024 7.30pm | Enter
07/08/2024 7.30pm | Enter
10/08/2024 2.00pm (AEST) | Enter
Arts Centre | Hamer Hall
26-28 Southgate Ave
Southbank, Victoria
3006
Australia
Maxim Vengerov in Recital with Polina Osetinskaya
Accompanied by the brilliant pianist Polina Osetinskaya, the two will delight audiences with a demanding program including works by Ravel, Franck and Prokofiev.
Secure your seats for this rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world including recent sold-out recitals at Carnegie Hall. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music.
Maxim Vengerov
Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists.
Born in 1974, he began his career as a solo violinist at the age of five, won the Wieniawski and Carl Flesch international competitions at the age of 10 and 15 respectively, studied with Galina Tourchaninova and Zakhar Bron, made his first recording at the age of 10, and went on to record extensively for high-profile labels including Melodia, Teldec and EMI, earning Grammy and Gramophone artist of the year awards.
Polina Osetinskaya
In the 2023/24 season, pianist Polina Osetinskaya made several solo debuts at the Berlin Philharmonic, in London, and at Laeiszhalle in Bach’s concerts without a conductor. She also performs in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Israel, Cyprus, USA and South America. Polina has performed with Maxim Vengerov in numerous concert halls across America during their tours.
Five Stars - It is as if Vengerov has taken each note and taken it as close to perfection as is humanly possible ... the way he finds the music in the virtuosic madness is what makes his playing so inspiring.
Sydney Morning Herald
Vengerov justifies the hype that sees him placed as the finest before the public today…There was nothing to fault, for here was a recital which must immediately rank not only amongst the finest witnessed this year, but in all my years of concertgoing.
Limelight
Maxim Vengerov enthralled his audience with incomparable musicianship and an often dazzling technique.
Australian Book Review
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
05/08/2024 7.30pm | Enter
07/08/2024 7.30pm | Enter
10/08/2024 2.00pm (AEST) | Enter
Arts Centre | Hamer Hall
26-28 Southgate Ave
Southbank, Victoria
3006
Australia
FEATURED
LUZIA is inspired by the people, places, and stories that define Mexico. Take a journey through a dream of Mexico, from the folklore of old to the urban landscape of today.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Show date not applicable | Enter
Flemington Racecourse
448 Epsom Rd
Melbourne, Victoria
3031
Australia
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S LUZIA
LUZIA is inspired by the people, places, and stories that define Mexico. Take a journey through a dream of Mexico, from the folklore of old to the urban landscape of today.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Show date not applicable | Enter
Flemington Racecourse
448 Epsom Rd
Melbourne, Victoria
3031
Australia
FEATURED
Are you ready?
Well get ready to rock the night away with Melbourne original 80's band Brave New World when they bring their theatrical stage presence, catchy tunes, select covers and good old stage craft to the Brunswick Ballroom on May 11th, you don't want to miss it!
They'll be launching their new single 'Sweet Thing', a very smooth melodic tune that will carry you along for the ride!
Wait there's more! They'll be joined by two amazing support acts: Munchy Dolphin, with their quirky indie rock, and Cass Brock, a soulful singer-songwriter who will melt your heart.
A fantastic opportunity to experience the best of Melbourne's live music scene at the most beautiful Brunswick Ballroom. Slap on some stage/theatrical make up and dress wonderful if you choose and get really involved!
T-shirt give aways on the night! Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of entertainment, fun and excitement!
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
11/05/2024 8.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
Brave New World # 2
Are you ready?
Well get ready to rock the night away with Melbourne original 80's band Brave New World when they bring their theatrical stage presence, catchy tunes, select covers and good old stage craft to the Brunswick Ballroom on May 11th, you don't want to miss it!
They'll be launching their new single 'Sweet Thing', a very smooth melodic tune that will carry you along for the ride!
Wait there's more! They'll be joined by two amazing support acts: Munchy Dolphin, with their quirky indie rock, and Cass Brock, a soulful singer-songwriter who will melt your heart.
A fantastic opportunity to experience the best of Melbourne's live music scene at the most beautiful Brunswick Ballroom. Slap on some stage/theatrical make up and dress wonderful if you choose and get really involved!
T-shirt give aways on the night! Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of entertainment, fun and excitement!
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
11/05/2024 8.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | Book Tickets
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
FEATURED
From Les Misérables to Mamma Mia, Wicked and The Lion King, this exciting performance of song salutes the best of Broadway with Australia’s leading performers in one unmissable night at Launceston’s Princess Theatre.
Headliners of the 2024 Festival, Josh Piterman, Patrice Tipoki, Kerrie Anne Greenland, Queenie van de Zandt, and Natalie Gamsu each take to, and share, the stage alongside a starry array of fantastic guests singing your favourite Broadway memories.
Shows (Silver Membership)
18/05/2024 8.00pm (AEST) | Admin Fee $0.00 | Book Tickets
Princess Theatre Launceston
Unit 55/57 Brisbane St
Launceston, Tasmania
7250
Australia
AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL | Best of Broadway
From Les Misérables to Mamma Mia, Wicked and The Lion King, this exciting performance of song salutes the best of Broadway with Australia’s leading performers in one unmissable night at Launceston’s Princess Theatre.
Headliners of the 2024 Festival, Josh Piterman, Patrice Tipoki, Kerrie Anne Greenland, Queenie van de Zandt, and Natalie Gamsu each take to, and share, the stage alongside a starry array of fantastic guests singing your favourite Broadway memories.
Shows (Silver Membership)
18/05/2024 8.00pm (AEST) | Admin Fee $0.00 | Book Tickets
Princess Theatre Launceston
Unit 55/57 Brisbane St
Launceston, Tasmania
7250
Australia
FEATURED
Nominated for ‘Best International Feature’ at the 2024 Academy Awards, IO CAPITANO is the epic story of two teenagers, Seydou and Moussa, who decide to leave Dakar, Senegal and make their way to Europe. They do this secretly, although they are repeatedly warned about the arduous journey. The dream of becoming rich and famous as musicians in Europe is too enticing. But their journey is not as easy as they imagined and they are quickly confronted with obstacles that they never envisaged in this powerful and empathetic odyssey that will move and uplift you.
Nominee for Best International Feature Film
2024 ACADEMY AWARDS
Nominee for Best Motion Picture, Non-English
2024 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
Winner – Silver Lion for Best Director
2023 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
Winner – San Sebastian Audience Award for Best European Film
2023 SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Release Date: March 28th
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
IO CAPITANO
Nominated for ‘Best International Feature’ at the 2024 Academy Awards, IO CAPITANO is the epic story of two teenagers, Seydou and Moussa, who decide to leave Dakar, Senegal and make their way to Europe. They do this secretly, although they are repeatedly warned about the arduous journey. The dream of becoming rich and famous as musicians in Europe is too enticing. But their journey is not as easy as they imagined and they are quickly confronted with obstacles that they never envisaged in this powerful and empathetic odyssey that will move and uplift you.
Nominee for Best International Feature Film
2024 ACADEMY AWARDS
Nominee for Best Motion Picture, Non-English
2024 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
Winner – Silver Lion for Best Director
2023 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
Winner – San Sebastian Audience Award for Best European Film
2023 SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Release Date: March 28th
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
FEATURED
IN CINEMAS NATIONALLY MAY 2
Starring Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin and Liev Schreiber
Directed by Guy Nattiv
Nominations:
Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Helen Mirren brings Israel's historic Prime Minister Golda Meir to vivid life - Israel’s first and only female head of government. Golda is a ticking-clock thriller sharing the intensely dramatic events, high-stake responsibilities, and controversial decisions that Golda Meir – also known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel’ – faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Her actions, in impossible circumstances, would ultimately decide the fate of millions of lives.
Shows (Silver Membership)
02/05/2024 until 15/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
02/05/2024 until 15/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
GOLDA
IN CINEMAS NATIONALLY MAY 2
Starring Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin and Liev Schreiber
Directed by Guy Nattiv
Nominations:
Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Helen Mirren brings Israel's historic Prime Minister Golda Meir to vivid life - Israel’s first and only female head of government. Golda is a ticking-clock thriller sharing the intensely dramatic events, high-stake responsibilities, and controversial decisions that Golda Meir – also known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel’ – faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Her actions, in impossible circumstances, would ultimately decide the fate of millions of lives.
Shows (Silver Membership)
02/05/2024 until 15/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
02/05/2024 until 15/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
FEATURED
The 2024 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema. This year the festival, which is pleased to welcome aboard new naming rights partner HSBC, screens from 7 May – 5 June at Palace Cinemas nationally, plus Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas.
First highlights include the acclaimed new drama from Camera d’Or winning writer/director Claire Burger, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Langue Étrangère), which arrives direct from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Two foreign language students in Leipzig and Strasbourg forge a friendship through letters and language exchange in this impeccable, heartfelt drama, starring Nina Hoss as one of their mothers. Their bittersweet and boundary-testing friendship is strained as they grapple with how to understand themselves and the world that surrounds them.
Set in contemporary Berlin, comedy/drama ONE FOR THE ROAD stars festival favourite Frederick Lau (in an outstanding performance) alongside Nora Tschirner. A deeply touching and distinctly authentic story from director Markus Goller (25km/h GFF19), the film alternates between Berlin’s famous bars and sober therapy rooms.
Featuring an all-star cast, DARK SATELLITES (Die stillen Trabanten) is a moving ensemble drama set in nighttime Leipzig that tells three stories about the impossibility of love. Set amongst the everyday lives of its characters, these beautifully poetic vignettes feature an all-star cast including Nastassja Kinski and Albrecht Schuch.
Set in Switzerland on the cusp of WWII, historical drama LUBO centres around the superb performance of German star Franz Rogowski as a Swiss street performer. Featuring in the 'Beyond the Borders’ sidebar, which profiles German language films from other countries, Rogowski’s character seeks justice upon losing his family due to a national campaign to re-educate Yenish (a minority nomadic community) children in Switzerland.
From the popular ‘Kino for Kids’ sidebar, presented by the Goethe-Institut Australia, comes MISSION: SCHOOL OF FUN (Die unlangweiligste Schule der Welt – Auf Klassenfahrt). There is no such thing as boredom at school as the school day becomes a cinematic adventure in this imaginative tale following nine-year-old action fan Max, adapted from Sabrina J. Kirschner’s bestselling children’s book series.
Family friendly film THE FLYING CLASSROOM (Das fliegende Klassenzimmer) is a big-screen adaptation of Erich Kästner’s best-selling children’s and young adult's book of the same name. This thrilling and entertaining adventure features an outstanding cast of up-and-coming talent and will entertain film goers of all ages.
Two further titles for families and children will be announced in the full programme release in April.
Shows (Silver Membership)
08/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
10/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
HSBC GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL
The 2024 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema. This year the festival, which is pleased to welcome aboard new naming rights partner HSBC, screens from 7 May – 5 June at Palace Cinemas nationally, plus Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas.
First highlights include the acclaimed new drama from Camera d’Or winning writer/director Claire Burger, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Langue Étrangère), which arrives direct from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Two foreign language students in Leipzig and Strasbourg forge a friendship through letters and language exchange in this impeccable, heartfelt drama, starring Nina Hoss as one of their mothers. Their bittersweet and boundary-testing friendship is strained as they grapple with how to understand themselves and the world that surrounds them.
Set in contemporary Berlin, comedy/drama ONE FOR THE ROAD stars festival favourite Frederick Lau (in an outstanding performance) alongside Nora Tschirner. A deeply touching and distinctly authentic story from director Markus Goller (25km/h GFF19), the film alternates between Berlin’s famous bars and sober therapy rooms.
Featuring an all-star cast, DARK SATELLITES (Die stillen Trabanten) is a moving ensemble drama set in nighttime Leipzig that tells three stories about the impossibility of love. Set amongst the everyday lives of its characters, these beautifully poetic vignettes feature an all-star cast including Nastassja Kinski and Albrecht Schuch.
Set in Switzerland on the cusp of WWII, historical drama LUBO centres around the superb performance of German star Franz Rogowski as a Swiss street performer. Featuring in the 'Beyond the Borders’ sidebar, which profiles German language films from other countries, Rogowski’s character seeks justice upon losing his family due to a national campaign to re-educate Yenish (a minority nomadic community) children in Switzerland.
From the popular ‘Kino for Kids’ sidebar, presented by the Goethe-Institut Australia, comes MISSION: SCHOOL OF FUN (Die unlangweiligste Schule der Welt – Auf Klassenfahrt). There is no such thing as boredom at school as the school day becomes a cinematic adventure in this imaginative tale following nine-year-old action fan Max, adapted from Sabrina J. Kirschner’s bestselling children’s book series.
Family friendly film THE FLYING CLASSROOM (Das fliegende Klassenzimmer) is a big-screen adaptation of Erich Kästner’s best-selling children’s and young adult's book of the same name. This thrilling and entertaining adventure features an outstanding cast of up-and-coming talent and will entertain film goers of all ages.
Two further titles for families and children will be announced in the full programme release in April.
Shows (Silver Membership)
08/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
10/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
