On the eve of Halloween, three young friends discover that the eerie, dilapidated home across the street owned by an old recluse is actually a living, breathing entity with a lethal appetite for anyone who steps onto its lawn. When the adults dismiss their frantic warnings, the trio must band together to infiltrate and destroy the living house before trick-or-treaters flood the neighborhood.
Directed by Gil Kenan, this Academy Award-nominated animated feature combines innovative performance-capture technology with genuine scares and emotional depth, capturing the nostalgic thrill of childhood fears mixed with unexpected empathy.
In English.
Rated PG.
In a quiet town, Fujino is a confident elementary school student whose clever four-panel manga strips earn her idolization from her peers. Her artistic ego is shaken when the school paper begins publishing the astonishingly detailed artwork of Kyomoto, a reclusive classmate who refuses to leave her room. What begins as bitter jealousy transforms into a life-changing friendship when the two young creators join forces, forging an intense creative bond that carries them through the triumphs, heartbreaks, and haunting tragedies of growing into adulthood.
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Monster) and adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s (Chainsaw Man) one-shot manga of the same name, this acclaimed live-action drama premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. Shot on tactile 35mm film, Kore-eda’s sensitive adaptation pairs nuanced performances with a deeply moving exploration of artistic creation, grief, and the quiet human connections that forever shape our lives.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated PG for Brief Nudity.
In modern-day Wellington, New Zealand, a group of centuries-old vampires share a suburban flat and struggle with the mundane realities of modren domestic life. When a camera crew documents their daily routines, the arrival of a newly turned vampire and his human software-engineer friend introduces the ancient flatmates to contemporary culture, forcing them to adapt to the 21st century.
Driven by razor-sharp improvisation, deadpan comedy, and inventive visual gags, this Taika Waititi classic offers a brilliant, endearing subversion of classic creature-feature tropes, earning its status as a cult classic.
In English.
Rated NC16 for Some Violence and Nudity.
An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together.
In English.
Rated NC16.
One day, the red fish girl Ponyo hops on a jellyfish and leaves home, but gets her head stuck in a jam jar. Five-year-old Sosuke, who lives in a house on top of a cliff, finds Ponyo washed up on the shore and extracts her from the jar. They take a liking to each other, but Ponyo’s father Fujimoto forces her back into the sea. However, Ponyo wants to become human and live with Sosuke, so she enlists the help of her little sisters to steal her father’s magic, in an attempt to return to the world of humans.
Conceived, Written, & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated G.
Set across the shifting landscape of colonial Singapore and wartime Malaya, two musically gifted childhood friends—Fei and Kai—are bound together by their shared devotion to the violin. When the brutal onset of World War II and the Japanese Occupation tears them apart, Fei embarks on a decades-long journey across a changing Southeast Asia, holding onto memory, resilience, and the power of music as she searches for her lost friend.
A landmark achievement for local cinema, co-directors Ervin Han and Raúl García’s hand-drawn feature made history by winning the prestigious Cristal Award for Best Feature at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, alongside the SACEM Award for Best Original Soundtrack. Blending meticulous traditional craft with an evocative score by Ricky Ho, the film transforms regional history into a deeply human, universally resonant story that demands to be experienced on the big screen
Director Q&A, Sunday 4 Oct
Join us for an in-person Q&A with Co-Director Ervin Han, alongside Art Director and Storyboard Artist Ong Ruwei, Character Designer Sakura Wong and Animation Supervisor Wendy Li.
In English with English and Mandarin subtitles.
Rated PG for Some Violence
The Gheorghius, a devout Romanian Norwegian couple, resettle in a village set in a distant fjord where they become close to their neighbours, the Halbergs. Their children bond despite their different education. When adolescent Elia Gheorghiu shows up at school with some bruises on her body, the community asks itself if the traditional education that the Gheorghiu children get from their parents might have anything to do with it.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Fjord marks another masterclass in moral ambiguity from director Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, R.M.N.). Anchored by magnetic, career-defining performances from Stan and Reinsve, the film dissects the terrifying machinery of state intervention with surgical narrative precision. Framed in stark long-take cinematography that captures the icy, claustrophobic grandeur of its Scandinavian setting, Fjord is an explosive, thought-provoking drama bound to spark debate.
In Romanian and Norwegian with English subtitles.
Rated NC16 for Some Nudity.
TW: Contains depictions of self-harm.
You’re cordially invited to the most chaotic dinner of the year.
Fresh from its buzz heavy Sundance debut, Olivia Wilde’s razor sharp relationship comedy hits right where it hurts. Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angela (Wilde) are stuck in a domestic rut, made worse by the aggressively loud, boundary pushing love life of their upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Edward Norton) and Pina (Penélope Cruz). Hoping to smooth things over, Angela invites them down for a casual dinner party. But as the wine flows, polite small talk is instantly traded for a chaotic, hilariously uncomfortable truth game where social etiquette completely crumbles.
In English
Rated M18 for Mature Content and Coarse Language.
Following its phenomenal success in Japan, critically acclaimed film Kokuho is enjoying a re-release in Singapore with limited screenings!
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lee Sang-il and adapted from Shuichi Yoshida's bestselling novel of the same name, Kokuho stars Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama alongside an impressive ensemble cast including Ken Watanabe.
Set in the fascinating world of Kabuki, Japan's centuries-old traditional performing art, Kokuho tells the story of two young men from very different backgrounds whose lives become intertwined through their pursuit perfecting their craft.
More than just a story about performance, Kokuho is a powerful portrait of ambition, identity and the price of dedicating one's life to art.
Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Kabuki is celebrated for its rich traditions, elaborate costumes and stylised performances. One of its most iconic features is “onnagata”, the art of male actors portraying female roles with extraordinary precision, grace and emotional depth.
Since its release, Kokuho has become the highest-grossing live-action Japanese film in history. Domestic and global popularity of the film has also rekindled public interest in kabuki.
The film dominated the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize, taking home ten awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Its exceptional Kabuki-inspired hair and makeup artistry also earned a nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 98th Academy Awards, bringing the beauty of Japanese traditional culture to the global stage.
In Japanese with English and Mandarin dual subtitles.
Rated M18 for Sexual Scenes.
When her baby brother Mac is whisked away into an impenetrable, uncharted forest by a murder of crows, young Prue and her classmate Curtis ventures on a rescue mission. They stumble into a hidden realm where talking animals, mystical creatures, and warring factions vie for control. Drawn into an impending war orchestrated by the vengeful Countess Alexandra, Prue and Curtis must navigate treacherous alliances to save Mac and preserve the fragile balance of the magical wood.
Directed by Travis Knight and produced by Laika(Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings), this epic stop-motion fantasy adapts Colin Meloy’s beloved novel into the animation studio’s most ambitious feature to date. Featuring the voices of Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Angela Bassett, the film blends tactile, hand-crafted puppet craft with sprawling scale, offering a thrilling and breathtaking coming-of-age adventure.
In English
Rated PG13 for Some Violence.
Framed across three pivotal eras of his life, Chiron navigates the harsh realities of growing up in a tough neighborhood while struggling with his identity, sexuality, and a troubled home environment. Guided by the tender mentorship of a local drug dealer and a deep, enduring connection with a childhood friend, Chiron gradually leanrs to protect himself from the world as he grows into adulthood.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, this groundbreaking drama won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali. Celebrated for James Laxton’s luminous cinematography and Nicholas Britell’s evocative score, the film stands as a transcendent, deeply lyrical portrait of intimacy, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
Newly restored in 4K and with an exclusive conversation with director Barry Jenkins, featuring Oscar Nominated composer Nicholas Britell and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, to follow the feature.
In English.
Rated M18 for Some Homosexual Content.
Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
In English with Mandarin Subtitles
Rated PG13 for Some Coarse Language
Some movies are meant to be watched in quiet contemplation; others demand to be experienced as a party. We are cranking up Filmhouse’s 7.1 sound system to present the definitive 4K restoration of Talking Heads’ cinematic milestone in all its high volume glory!
Captured over three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre in 1983, Jonathan Demme’s concert film opens on an empty stage with David Byrne, an acoustic guitar, and a portable cassette player performing "Psycho Killer." Musician by musician, instrument by instrument, the stage is constructed before the audience's eyes, escalating into an exhilarating, high energy spectacle driven by Talking Heads at the peak of their live performance powers.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the iconic big suit for the first time, join us for an unmissable communal screening that bridges the gap between cinema and live concert!
In English.
Rated PG
TW: Contains scenes with flashing lights, photosensitive audiences are advised.
An allegory to nuclear weapons and unchecked military power, an insanely fun kaiju spectacle, or an adorable chonky boi that just wants to vibe, you decide what Godzilla and its legendary film franchise mean to you!
War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes, crushing hope in an instant. There is no third time. Everything ends here.
In Japanese with English and Chinese subtitles.
Rated PG13 for Some Violence.
In 19th-century Qing Dynasty China, renowned swordsman Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun Fat) decides to retire from his life of violence, entrusting his legendary 400-year-old sword, the Green Destiny, to his unspoken love, Yu Shu Lien(Michelle Yeoh). When the blade is stolen, suspicion falls on Jen Yu(Zhang Ziyi), a rebellious young noblewoman desperate to escape an arranged marriage. As Shu Lien and Mu Bai pursue the thief across breathtaking landscapes, they uncover a web of dark secrets and hidden identities.
Directed by Ang Lee, this international cinematic phenomenon made history by winning four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film. Renowned for Yuen Wo-ping’s gravity-defying action choreography and Tan Dun’s iconic cello score, the film elevates traditional wuxia into a deeply romantic, tragic, and visually staggering masterpiece of passion and restraint.
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated NC16 for Some Intimate Scenes.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
In a lawless and brutal country dominated by ruthless bandit clans, Ding On works as a blacksmith’s apprentice in a remote sword factory. When he discovers the truth about his father's murder, Ding On sets off on a quest for revenge after bandit leader Fei Lung. In pursuit of vengeance, Ding On narrowly escapes an ambush, but loses his right arm in the process. Finding a half-burnt martial arts manual, he strengthens his resolve, forging a broken blade and adapting his fighting style to attain his retribution.
Directed by Tsui Hark, this ferocious reimagining of Chang Cheh’s 1967 wuxia classic One-Armed Swordsman is a force of visual chaos and raw aggression. Driven by wild, immersive camerawork, and a gritty atmosphere, the film remains a visceral, influential cult classic.
In Cantonese with English subtitles.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
Rated NC16 for Violence.
Following the death of her secretive mother, miniature artist Annie Graham attempts to navigate her family's complex grief while maintaining a semblance of order in her secluded home. As disturbing, unexplainable events begin to target her children, the family plunges into a nightmare of escalating trauma, revealing sinister secrets about their ancestry.
Directed by Ari Aster in his astonishing feature debut, this modern horror masterpiece captivated audiences and critics alike, earning Toni Collette widespread acclaim for her staggering central performance. Blending agonizing familial drama with relentless, visceral dread, the film crafts a haunting exploration of inherited trauma and inescapable fate.
In English with Mandarin subtitles.
Rated M18 for Some Nudity.
TW: Contains depictions of self harm, animal cruelty and graphic scenes.
FATHERLAND centres on the relationship between the Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika, actress, writer and rally driver. In the summer of 1949, at the height of the Cold War, father and daughter embark on a challenging and emotional road trip in a black Buick taking them across a Germany in ruins – from US dominated Frankfurt to Soviet controlled Weimar. Returning home after sixteen years of exile in the US, Thomas Mann has to face not only a divided fatherland, but also deep fracture within his own family.
In German with English subitltes.
Rating NC16. Some Mature Content
Co-presented by Goethe-Institut Singapore, Embassy of Italy in Singapore & Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Singapore
TW: Contains scenes with flashing lights, photosentive audience is advised.
In a quiet provincial town during the Ming Dynasty, Gu Sheng Zhai is a painter and scholar living with his mother near an abandoned estate. Fleeing from Government Officials who murdered her family after her father uncovers corruption, Noblewoman Yang Hui Zhen meets Sheng Zhai. The two convert the abandoned estate into a lethal trap, triggering an epic confrontation that escalates into a transcendental battle.
Directed by King Hu, this landmark epic was the first Chinese language film to win a prize at the Cannes Film Festival, forever setting the gold standard for the wuxia genre. Featuring groundbreaking bamboo-forest action sequences and stunning cinematography, the film transforms a story of political vengeance into a grand masterpiece.
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated PG13 for Some Violence.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
In Mumbai, Prabha, a dedicated head nurse, buries her anxieties in her work while awaiting word from her estranged husband living abroad. Her younger, free-spirited roommate Anu struggles to find a private space in the bustling city to share with her secret Muslim lover. When the two women embark on a road trip to a coastal beach town alongside a retiring coworker, the change of setting offers them a space where their repressed desires, unspoken hopes, and bonds of sisterhood surfaces.
Celebrated for its profound empathy, the Cannes Film Festival 2024 Grand Prix Winner offers a poetic, tender, and deeply moving portrait of female friendship, urban isolation, and the quiet search for freedom.
In Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi with English subtitles.
Rated M18 for Sexual Scenes.
Still grieving the tragic loss of her fiancé Itsuki Fujii in a mountain climbing accident, Hiroko Watanabe sends a letter to his old childhood address in snow-covered Otaru, a home she believes no longer exists, hoping to send a message into the ether. To her shock, she receives a reply signed by "Itsuki Fujii." The respondent is not her late lover's ghost, but a female former classmate who shared his exact name. As the two women begin exchanging letters across the snowbound landscape, a tender, long buried portrait of forgotten youth, unrequited first love, and shared memory slowly unfurls.
A foundational landmark of 1990s Asian cinema, Shunji Iwai’s feature debut became a massive cultural phenomenon across East and Southeast Asia, immortalized by Miho Nakayama’s double performance. Shot with a dreamlike, soft focus palette by the late cinematographer Noboru Shinoda, this new 4K digital restoration preserves every delicate detail.
4K remastering under the supervision of Fuji Television Network, Inc., with all analog and digital processes by Imagica Entertainment Media Services, Inc. Image digitization through high-resolution 4K scanning from the original 35mm camera negative. Restoration, color correction, and final sound finishing supervised by director Shunji Iwai.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated PG
Presented at Filmhouse as part of Japanese Film Festival, in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, Japan Creative Center and Japan Foundation
Hirayama works as a cleaner of public toilets in Tokyo, leading a quiet, contentment-driven life structured around classic rock cassettes, secondhand books, and photographing the light filtering through urban trees. As small, unexpected encounters break his daily routine, quiet details of his past gradually come to light.
Directed by Wim Wenders, this Oscar nominee for Best International Feature earned Kōji Yakusho the Best Actor prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Celebrating the dignity of labor and the art of mindfulness, the film offers a warm, contemplative, and visually striking observation of contemporary Tokyo.
In Japanese with English subitles.
Rated PG for Brief Nudity
Accompanied by documentarian Marty DiBergi, legendary British heavy metal outfit Spinal Tap embarks on a disastrous 1982 U.S. tour to promote their new album, Smell the Glove. As the band faces plummeting ticket sales, canceled gig venues, undersized Stonehenge stage props, and a revolving door of spontaneously combusting drummers, the unraveling dynamics between co-founders Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins threaten to destroy the group once and for all.
Directed by Rob Reiner and co-created alongside stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, this groundbreaking mockumentary defined a genre and was preserved in the National Film Registry. Driven by brilliant, razor-sharp improvisation and parody rock anthems that turn the volume up to eleven, the film delivers a timeless, hilarious satire on rock 'n' roll megalomania and artistic delusions.
In English.
Rated PG13 for Some Coarse Langauge and Drug References.
In a fantastical realm where the sun is dying, the legendary archer Ho Yi vanishes on a desperate quest to restore its light. Consumed by worry, his lover and fairy maiden Chang Er, adventures to the moon's unexplored dark side to find him. Crossing paths with an earthbound bandit whose vessel crash-lands in her domain, the mismatched pair must navigate dreamlike topographies, ancient mythologies, and their conflicting desires in a race against cosmic darkness.
Directed by Nelson Yeo, this spellbinding Singaporean-Taiwanese co-production premiered in competition at Locarno Film Festival 2026. Blending folklore, surrealist imagery, and poignant intimacy, the film offers a visually poetic and hauntingly romantic reimagining of the classic Eastern mythology.
*Join us on November 12 for the opening screening and an in-person Q&A with Director Nelson Yeo, and lead actress Shi-An Lim
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated NC16 for Sexual Scene and Some Mature Content.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
In the bustling, hyper-saturated streets of Montmartre, shy and eccentric waitress Amélie Poulain discovers a hidden tin box of childhood treasures in her apartment. When she successfully returns it to its rightful owner, she embarks on a whimsical, clandestine crusade to orchestrate small moments of joy and justice in the lives of the colorful Parisian misfits around her. But as she plays guardian angel to others, Amélie must find the courage to pursue her own elusive romance.
A globe-conquering cultural phenomenon, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s magical realist romance remains one of the most beloved French films ever made. Powered by Audrey Tautou’s star-making performance and Yann Tiersen’s iconic accordion-laced score, Amélie is a visually intoxicating, unapologetically joyful cinematic confection that will leave you floating out of the theater.
In French with English subtitles
Rated M18 for Sexual Content,
With the support of French Embassy, part of vOilah! French film festival
Cartoons Underground returns with 28 films from 17 countries across three unique programmes! Join us at Filmhouse on 14 November, 2026.
New this year, Playground is our first programme made for younger audiences. These films see the world through a child's eyes with curiosity, wonder and a sense of being different. A curious child gathers experiences, a deaf child imagines the sound of a concert, and a girl sees snow differently from everyone in her art class. Made by first-time directors and student collectives, they trust young viewers to feel and wonder at once.
Every film across our three official programmes is in competition. Vote for your favourite film to win the Audience Choice Award at the Golden Durian Awards.
- Each programme ticket is sold individually
- If you buy a ticket for 2 or more programmes, show us your proof of purchase on November 14 at Filmhouse to claim your own one-of-a-kind CU merch
Presented by Cartoons Underground
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
In French with English subtitles.
Rated PG for Some Drug and Sexual References.
With the support of French Embassy, part of vOilah! French film festival
Cartoons Underground returns with 28 films from 17 countries across three unique programmes! Join us at Filmhouse on 14 November, 2026.
Our two evening programmes pair films from around the world with works by emerging Singapore student filmmakers. Expect stop-motion, hand-drawn 2D and experimental work. Many films explore life inside our own heads: a people-pleaser faces a dark being, and a mouse dreads going outside. Others bear witness to an unstable world, including an animated diary kept through years of war. Memory, loss and mortality run through strange, tender stories like a shop owner facing his end with the help of a moth. From Singapore, young filmmakers take on the guilt of sending a dog away and a wooden doll trapped in a loop of time. They hold their own beside the international selection.
Every film across our three official programmes is in competition in our International and Singapore Student Film categories. Vote for your favourite film to win the Audience Choice Award at the Golden Durian Awards.
- Each programme ticket is sold individually
- If you buy a ticket for 2 or more programmes, show us your proof of purchase on November 14 at Filmhouse to claim your own one-of-a-kind CU merch
Presented by Cartoons Underground
Cartoons Underground returns with 28 films from 17 countries across three unique programmes! Join us at Filmhouse on 14 November, 2026.
Includes an intermission, Q&A with SG filmmakers, and the Golden Durian Awards Ceremony
Our two evening main programmes pair films from around the world with works by emerging Singapore student filmmakers. Expect stop-motion, hand-drawn 2D and experimental work. Many films explore life inside our own heads: a people-pleaser faces a dark being, and a mouse dreads going outside. Others bear witness to an unstable world, including an animated diary kept through years of war. Memory, loss and mortality run through strange, tender stories like a shop owner facing his end with the help of a moth. From Singapore, young filmmakers take on the guilt of sending a dog away and a wooden doll trapped in a loop of time. They hold their own beside the international selection.
Every film across our three official programmes is in competition in our International and Singapore Student Film categories. Vote for your favourite film to win the Audience Choice Award at the Golden Durian Awards.
- Each programme ticket is sold individually
- If you buy a ticket for 2 or more programmes, show us your proof of purchase on November 14 at Filmhouse to claim your own one-of-a-kind CU merch
Presented by Cartoons Underground
In a surreal, post-apocalyptic France where food is currency and times are desperately lean, an imposing landlord and butcher keeps his eclectic tenants fed with a very specialized, sinister supply of meat. When an optimistic former circus clown arrives looking for work as a handyman, he unwittingly falls for the butcher’s myopic, cello-playing daughter. To save him from the chopping block, she enlists the help of a subterranean rebel faction of vegetarian freedom fighters.
A dazzling exercise in pitch-black comedy and steampunk aesthetics, Jeunet and Caro’s breakout debut is a marvel of production design and rhythmic editing. Balancing grotesque horror with Keaton-esque slapstick, this deliciously macabre cult classic remains an essential big-screen experience.
In French with English subtitles
Rated NC16 for Some Violence.
With the support of French Embassy, part of vOilah! French film festival
When young mining apprentice Pazu catches a girl descending gently from the heavens, he is swept into an exhilarating race across the clouds. The girl, Sheeta, carries a glowing crystal pendant coveted by ruthless military agents and a boisterous crew of air pirates. United against impossible odds, the pair take flight in search of Laputa, a mythical floating city lost inside a colossal tempest, guarding forgotten technology and perilous power.
The thrilling maiden release that officially launched Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki’s steampunk epic remains a milestone of hand-drawn animation. Driven by dizzying aerial dogfights, lush world building, and Joe Hisaishi’s legendary symphonic score, Castle in the Sky is a timeless big screen spectacle of boundless wonder, heart, and pure cinematic joy.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated G.
On a fog-shrouded offshore rig, the malevolent scientist Krank suffers from an inability to dream, accelerating his aging process. To stave off death, he employs a cult of cyborg cyclops to kidnap children from the nearby port city to steal their dreams. When the little brother of One, a gentle, hulking circus strongman (Ron Perlman), is abducted, One forms an unlikely alliance with a fiercely intelligent nine year old street thief to infiltrate Krank’s surreal maritime fortress.
A breathtaking masterclass in world-building, The City of Lost Children pushes the visual limits of 90s practical effects and early CGI. Lensed by master cinematographer Darius Khondji, it is a haunting, Jules Verne infused gothic fairy tale that bridges the gap between dark comic book fantasy and European art cinema.
In French with English subtitles.
Rated NC16 for Brief Nudity.
With the support of French Embassy, part of vOilah! French film festival
"Oh, what a day... what a lovely day!!"
In a desolate post-apocalyptic wasteland, haunted survivor Max is captured by the War Boys, the fanatical army of the tyrannical warlord Immortan Joe. Max's fate becomes intertwined with Imperator Furiosa, a formidable captain who steals Joe's prized armored rig to smuggle the warlord’s five enslaved wives to safety. Pursued across the harsh desert by Joe's ruthless armada, Max and Furiosa forge an uneasy alliance to survive a relentless, high-octane battle on wheels.
Featuring high adrenaline stunt work, kinetic editing, and a searing score, this George Miller modern classic combines muscular spectacle with an empowering narrative of survival, redemption, and liberation. Witness!!
In English.
Rated NC16 for Violence.
Jessica Parks (Rosamund Pike) is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
In English.
Rated NC16 for Sexual References and Coarse Language.
*This screening is a recording of the theatre production and NOT a live show.
In late 1930s Andalusia on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, a circle of bohemian artists and clandestine lovers faces escalating political hostility. When a secret ballot, marked by the casting of a single black ball, forces an impossible betrayal from within, the surviving group is thrust into a desperate fight to protect their identities and their art before the fascist net tightens.
Inspired by the lost, unfinished theatrical texts of Federico García Lorca, La Bola Negra is an unsparing historical drama and queer epic. Captured on rich 35mm and mixed in immersive Dolby Atmos, it pairs painterly cinematography with emotionally devastating performances, a monumental big screen confrontation that earned the Best Director award at Cannes 2026. Screening in a strictly limited engagement, so don't sleep on it!
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Rated R21 for Homosexual Content.
Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from part of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to make the impossible possible.
Marking the anticipated return of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car, Evil Does Not Exist), All of a Sudden is another masterclass in dialogue, patient character study, and psychological nuance. Hamaguchi’s understated direction draws out razor-sharp, naturalistic ensemble performances, turning simple room conversations into sequences of genuine emotional suspense
In French with English subtitles.
Rated PG.
In wartime Moscow, corporate executive Gleb (Dmitriy Mazurov) sees his comfortable existence unravel when the state orders him to select employees for military conscription, just as he discovers his wife is having an affair. Desperate to maintain control, his clandestine pursuit of her lover quickly spirals into violence, exposing the cowardice and moral decay beneath his privileged life.
Winner of the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, Minotaur marks the return of master director Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan, Loveless). Loosely reimagining Claude Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife through the lens of modern Russian state complicity, this clinical, slow-burn psychological thriller delivers relentless tension and haunting widescreen cinematography built for the big screen.
In Russian with English subtitles.
Rated M18 for Nudity.
