Category Archives: Films

18 April: Samson & Delilah

Posted on 15 March 2011 by

Samson and Delilah is a moving story of two Aboriginal teenagers who leave their community after a tragic event.  The film charts their experiences in the city and considers survival and love, even when life is difficult.  An uncompromising tale … Continue reading →

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13 March: Lourdes

Posted on 15 February 2011 by

A coach party of pilgrims arrive in Lourdes. A miracle occurs – or does it? Jessica Hausner’s film is a dry comedy that gently mocks the tackiness that accompanies the spiritual ambience of Lourdes. Its protagonist is Christine, a paralysed young woman … Continue reading →

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14 February: The Secret In Their Eyes

Posted on 25 January 2011 by

Winner of last year’s Academy Award for best foreign film, The Secret in their Eyes is a a stylish and intelligent thriller. An unsolved case has haunted retired prosecutor Esposito for many years. Revisiting the events for his first novel … Continue reading →

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24 January: Into The Wild

Posted on 20 December 2010 by

The true story of top student Christopher McCandless who had $24,000 in his bank account to pay for his college fees. He gave the money to charity, abandoned his possessions and his parents, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in … Continue reading →

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20 December: Dear Diary

Posted on 30 November 2010 by

“Dear Diary, there is something I like to do more than anything else…” Nanni Moretti shares his innermost thoughts as he guides us around Rome on his Vespa scooter. Afterwards he takes us to the Aeolian Islands to meet his … Continue reading →

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15 November: Wonderland

Posted on 1 November 2010 by

Set in 1990s London, Wonderland captures an essence of the city through the lives of three sisters: one pursuing Lonely Hearts dates, one a mother-to-be and one a single mum meeting men after hours in her hair salon.  The film … Continue reading →

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31 October: The Shining

Posted on 26 October 2010 by

“Heeeeeeere comes Johnny!” Don’t miss Stanley Kubrick’s cult horror film, crammed with memorable cinematic moments, a Jack Nicholson in full glory and a powerful soundtrack. Screened from a brand new blu-ray transfer and in surround sound. “One of the late … Continue reading →

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25 October: Eyes Wide Open

Posted on 23 September 2010 by

Aaron a married orthodox Jew in his thirties gives an enigmatic young man (Ezri) a job in his Jerusalem butcher’s shop.   Working alongside Ezri unlocks long repressed desires and the two men embark on a sexual relationship.  Slowly the community … Continue reading →

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13 September: The Hurt Locker + Q&A Women in film

Posted on 3 September 2010 by

Ever re-wired a plug? Now imagine doing it when your life depends on it. Oh, and the plug is buried and booby-trapped and the wires aren’t colour-coded and someone might shoot you at any moment. Now imagine it’s your job … Continue reading →

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Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festivals

Posted on 31 August 2010 by

For the first time, a number of free film events will take place in Peckham and Nunhead, between September 5th and 12th. It will be a great opportunity to see a variety of films (Nosferatu, The Blues Brothers, A Matter of … Continue reading →

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