Melbourne loves cinema, and yet it struggles to make films of the high standard it adores. This film is an exemption; a total leap out of the water that shows filmmakers in this city that they, too, can make a movie of the same calibre.

A powerful story about survival that bleeds hope through the linework.

While there is much to talk about for this film’s context, Nakahira keeps the narrative in focus with contemporary editing and exciting cinematography so that Crazed Fruit can shine.

Summer of Soul is undoubtedly a stunning blend of art and rebellion not likely to ever be seen again on our screens.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a breath of fresh air in the animated feature landscape.

Mustang follows the story of five young girls growing up in rural Turkey, as they navigate their youth and the looming social expectations of marriage and purity.