The Alliance Française French Film Festival is making its grand return from 3 March to 15 April 2026 at Palace! Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey featuring a spectacular selection of French films — from comedy, romance, and drama to thrilling adventures.

Drive me mad. From Academy Award and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) comes “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” featuring mesmerising performances from Academy Award and BAFTA nominee Margot Robbie and BAFTA nominee Jacob Elordi. Inspired by the greatest love story of all time, the ravishing retelling is a sumptuous visual feast for the senses set against a pulsating soundtrack from Grammy Award winner Charli XCX. A bold and original imagining of Emily Brontë's classic novel, Fennell’s “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” follows Cathy (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi), whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness. The tantalising drama also stars Oscar nominee Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, BAFTA winner Martin Clunes and Ewan Mitchell.

Heir today, gone tomorrow. Glen Powell is lethally likeable alongside a captivatingly conniving Margaret Qualley in A24’s sharp, stylish and darkly comedic inheritance thriller, HOW TO MAKE A KILLING. Following his award-winning directorial debut, ‘Emily the Criminal’, filmmaker John Patton Ford returns with a slickly executed eat-the-rich satire inspired by Golden-Age Ealing comedy ‘Kind Hearts and Coronets’. Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. The killer ensemble cast also includes Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), Bill Camp (The Mastermind), Zach Woods (Silicon Valley), Topher Grace (BlacKkKlansman), and Academy Award nominee Ed Harris.

Bumpin' that. #BratSummer is so back in the highly anticipated new A24 film THE MOMENT, directed by Aidan Zamiri from an original idea by Charli XCX - fresh off the massive cultural impact of her acclaimed 3x Grammy winning album, ‘Brat’. THE MOMENT follows a heightened, satirical version of Charli XCX as a rising pop sensation on the brink of her first arena tour, caught between the raw ethos of the underground scene that shaped her and the glossy machinery of mainstream success. As cameras trail rehearsals, press appearances, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the film captures the disorienting blur of fame; where authenticity becomes a commodity and every creative choice is filtered through industry expectations. Framed as a mockumentary, the story blends scripted scenes with documentary-style intimacy, allowing humour and unease to coexist. Figures from Charli’s orbit - played by A-list cast including Rachel Sennott, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Kylie Jenner and Alexander Skarsgård - embody managers, collaborators, and cultural commentators who alternately support, exploit, and misunderstand her. Their interactions reveal the subtle ways underground culture is repackaged for mass consumption, even as it loses the chaos and community that once defined it. Premiering at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the film stands as both a sharp critique of pop stardom and a reflective portrait of transformation - of an artist, a culture, and the fragile space between rebellion and brand.

Led by the formidable Oscar-nominated duo of Lesley Manville (Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, Phantom Thread) and Ciarán Hinds (Belfast, First Man), MIDWINTER BREAK is a touching British drama powered by phenomenal performances. Adapted from Bernard MacLaverty's award-winning novel of the same name, MIDWINTER BREAK is a compelling story about lost faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love from Olivier Award-winning director Polly Findlay. In this evocative adaptation set in picturesque Amsterdam, Manville and Hinds star as a longtime couple who take a life-changing trip. What starts as much-needed holiday for the pair becomes an introspective study of how years of intimacy blend experience and consciousness, while also revealing the profound extent to which we remain unknowable to one another.

Heavy lies the crown. Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby in the highly anticipated crime drama, PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN, a continuation of the acclaimed British television series. Sharply written by series’ creator Steven Knight and directed by BAFTA nominee Tom Harper, the explosive new chapter promises a bloody, action-packed return to the thrillingly gritty world of postwar Birmingham gangsters, this time set against the looming devastation of World War II. Set in Birmingham in 1940, Tommy is driven out of a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With Britain at war and uncertainty gripping the nation, he is forced to confront both emerging enemies and the demons of his past. As old alliances fracture and new threats emerge, the survival of the Shelby family becomes intertwined with the fate of the country itself. At a crossroads between redemption and ruin, Tommy must decide whether to confront his legacy or burn it to the ground. PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN is a sweeping, high-stakes continuation of the saga with a killer cast including A-list new additions Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Jay Lycurg alongside returning fan favourites Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, and Stephen Graham.

Put your trust in Mother Ann. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried is a glorious beacon of power at the heart of THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, an awe-inspiringly original cinematic miracle from award-winning filmmaker Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist). Fierce, feral and fearless, Fastvold’s retelling of the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee was co-written with her partner Brady Corbet, with whom she also penned last year’s Oscar winner ‘The Brutalist’. In a ferocious Golden Globe nominated performance, Seyfried leads as Ann Lee, the founder and irrepressible leader of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The epic fable captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with vivid choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and rhapsodic original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).

From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award winner Christian Bale comes THE BRIDE! A bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories. A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance! The film stars Buckley, Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, with Bening, Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and Oscar winner Penélope Cruz.

From acclaimed filmmaker Óliver Laxe comes SIRĀT, an electrifying road thriller that has captivated audiences and critics alike. Winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globe Awards, the film delivers a cinematic experience that is as sonically explosive as it is emotionally shattering. With striking originality and vivid, elemental visuals, Laxe crafts a work of relentless intensity and haunting beauty. Set against the vast, unforgiving landscapes of North Africa, the story follows a father traveling with his young son in a desperate search for his missing daughter. As they journey across remote terrains and through unfamiliar communities, each mile deepens the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The barren expanses and throbbing soundscape heighten the tension, transforming the search into a nerve-shredding odyssey. Pulsing with hair-raising ferocity, SIRĀT balances intimate human drama with edge-of-your-seat suspense. The father and son’s bond is tested by grief, uncertainty, and the psychological toll of their quest, while the surrounding world feels both breathtaking and perilous. The result is an unforgettable cinematic experience; raw, immersive, and resonant long after the final frame.

EXCLUSIVE 70MM SEASON AT THE ASTOR THEATRE & PALACE JAMES ST FROM FEBRUARY 26 Put your trust in Mother Ann. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried is a glorious beacon of power at the heart of THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, an awe-inspiringly original cinematic miracle from award-winning filmmaker Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist). Fierce, feral and fearless, Fastvold’s retelling of the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee was co-written with her partner Brady Corbet, with whom she also penned last year’s Oscar winner ‘The Brutalist’. In a ferocious Golden Globe nominated performance, Seyfried leads as Ann Lee, the founder and irrepressible leader of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The epic fable captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with vivid choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and rhapsodic original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).

“The most vital film of the decade” – GQ. From filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania comes the soul-stirring Academy Award nominated docudrama, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB. Based on true events and emergency calls recorded by the Palestine Red Crescent, the film is a powerful and sobering retelling that demands to be seen. January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 5-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.

Suspenseful, seductive, and sensitive. The Sundance Film Festival award-winning PLANCLOTHES is a beautifully acted romantic thriller starring Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and Russell Tovey (The History Boys). The evocative directorial debut feature from Carmen Emmi is a compassionate and tension-filled portrayal of suppressed sexuality and seeking acceptance. Set in 1990s New York State and inspired by true events, a working-class undercover officer is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets.

From Matt Johnson (BlackBerry, Operation Avalanche) and Jay McCarrol's cult comedy series comes an adventure 17 years in the making. When their plan to book a show at The Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. For the uninitiated, Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s Nirvanna The Band The Show was a cult web series where its two creators portrayed hyperactive, hap-witted versions of themselves as a musical duo desperately failing to book a gig at the storied Toronto venue The Rivoli. Their hilarious misadventures continued a decade later across two seasons of a Spike Jonze–produced television series, and both iterations brilliantly blended Matt and Jay’s fictional exploits with hysterically incredible real-world public interactions. Every episode overflowing with irreverent pop-culture references and nebulous copyright violations, but always culminated in a sweet-hearted expression of friendship and creative perseverance. Now the duo has returned, in a critically acclaimed, award-winning major motion picture that harmonizes with the series but stands alone. When Matt presses Jay to partake in their most death-defying publicity stunt yet, it goes spectacularly sideways, and the fallout inspires Jay to strike out on his own. But thanks to Matt’s inadvertent intervention with a short-lived Canadian novelty beverage, the boys find themselves travelling through time where they risk compromising their very own origin story. Utilizing meticulous visual effects, costuming, and the judicious integration of archival footage, Johnson and his collaborators have crafted a satirically sobering and riotously funny cultural mirror that reflects just how much (and how little) things have changed, all the while celebrating the infectious joy of living for your dreams… with a little help from your friends.

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

From visionary director Baz Luhrmann, EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT is a cinematic celebration of Elvis Presley at the height of his powers. The film unveils never-before-seen material of the icon, uncovered during Luhrmann’s research for his Academy Award–nominated 2022 film Elvis. Featuring long-lost footage from Presley’s legendary 1970s Las Vegas residency, the film captures the electricity, charisma, and raw talent that cemented his status as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. These performances are woven together with rare 16mm material from Elvis on Tour and intimate 8mm treasures from the Graceland archive, offering audiences an unprecedented, immersive view of Elvis onstage and behind the scenes. Deepening the experience are newly rediscovered recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story”. Blending spectacle with intimacy, EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT is both a concert film and a revealing portrait of an artist whose influence and mystique continue to captivate generations.

From A24 and acclaimed writer and director Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time), and starring two-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet, comes MARTY SUPREME, a wildly original sports dramedy that pulses with raw ambition, bruising emotion and Safdie’s unmistakable kinetic energy in his solo directorial debut. Chalamet leads a fearless ensemble including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Tyler The Creator, Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher, bringing together a cast as daring and unpredictable as the story itself. Marty Mauser is a young man with a dream no one takes seriously. Fuelled by stubborn hope and reckless courage, he throws himself headlong into a brutal pursuit of greatness that tests his body, his relationships and his sense of self. What begins as an underdog story steadily evolves into a gripping journey through obsession, ego, sacrifice and survival, as every win comes at a cost and every failure cuts deeper. Bold, darkly funny and emotionally ferocious, MARTY SUPREME is a high-voltage portrait of ambition in its purest and most dangerous form. With Safdie’s signature intensity and Chalamet delivering one of his most fearless performances yet that is already garnering awards attention, this is a sports film that transcends the genre and lingers long after the final frame. A must-see for lovers of character-driven cinema and boundary-pushing storytelling.

Written by and starring Emmy nominee Kevin James, SOLO MIO is a charming Italy-set romantic comedy-drama that features a star-studded supporting cast including Alyson Hannigan, Kim Coates, and Jonathan Roumie. Blending heartfelt emotion with fish-out-of-water humour, the story follows a groom-to-be whose dream wedding unravels in spectacular fashion when he is left at the altar in Rome. Rather than cancel the trip, he impulsively embarks on what was meant to be his romantic honeymoon - alone. As he navigates the beauty, chaos, and unexpected encounters of the Eternal City, his solo journey becomes one of self-discovery, resilience, and second chances. Through awkward misadventures, surprising friendships, and the possibility of new romance, SOLO MIO explores how heartbreak can sometimes open the door to a life you never planned, but might just need.

Colin (Harry Melling) is a weedy wallflower letting life pass him by. That is, until Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), the impossibly handsome leader of a motorcycle club, takes him on as his submissive. Ray uproots Colin from his dreary suburban life, introducing him to a community of kinky, queer bikers and taking all sorts of virginities along the way. But as Colin steps deeper into Ray’s world of rules and mysteries, he begins to question whether the life of a 24/7 submissive is for him. Has he found his calling, or has he simply swapped one form of suffocation for another?

1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. From Academy Award® winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) comes a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity. A luminous adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s internationally celebrated novel, Hamnet reframes the story of William Shakespeare through the eyes of his wife, Agnes, portrayed with breathtaking depth by Jessie Buckley, alongside Paul Mescal’s compelling Shakespeare. Having premiered at Telluride before winning the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hamnet immerses us in the fragile joys and shattering sorrows of family life in 16th-century Stratford.

Step into a delightfully absurd world of class, cricket, and cunning in FACKHAM HALL — a gleefully irreverent spoof on the grandeur of period drama. In this riotous comedy of manners, lovable pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) insinuates himself into the storied Davenport estate, sparking a forbidden romance with Rose Davenport (Thomasin McKenzie). But as family rivalries bubble and scandals erupt — including a disastrous wedding and a sudden murder — Eric finds himself framed, his future and Rose’s hanging in the balance. With a stellar ensemble cast including Katherine Waterston, Tom Felton, Emma Laird and Damian Lewis, FACKHAM HALL delights in skewering the rules of aristocratic decorum while still tugging at the heart. Conceived in the spirit of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘The Naked Gun’, it lampoons Downton Abbey-style tropes with rapid-fire wit and affectionate derision. This is Jimmy Carr’s screenwriting debut, and his love for the absurd infuses every line from high tea to low skulduggery. FACKHAM HALL will leave audiences chuckling behind their gloved hands and eager for another scandal at the manor. Pearl clutching optional.

Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back. Adapted from Don Winslow’s acclaimed novella of the same name, the film is written and directed by Bart Layton (American Animals, The Imposter). Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte round out the cast.

From acclaimed director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), JIMPA is an uplifting multi-generational family story starring award-winning favourites Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. Hannah (Colman) travels to vibrant Amsterdam with her teen, Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde), to reconnect with her politically-engaged, gay father—affectionately known as “Jimpa” (Lithgow). Frances is besotted with Jimpa and announces they wish to stay with him for a year – to Hannah’s apprehension. Jimpa is fiercely independent, so it is a shock when his declining health is revealed, upending Frances' plans and bringing Hannah’s sister in from the UK. As the siblings negotiate what happens next, Hannah must confront her past and the stories she has told about her family. With warmth, humour and joy, JIMPA reminds us that, in every family, there are stories that don't add up.

Nominated for a Golden Globe for his mesmerising, tour de force performance, Ethan Hawke (Before trilogy) stars as Lorenz Hart in Oscar-nominated auteur Richard Linklater’s (Before trilogy, Boyhood) acclaimed biographical drama, BLUE MOON. Blending humour and pathos in classic Linklater fashion, BLUE MOON is a heartbreaking and humorous portrait of one crucial night in the turbulent life of the legendary Broadway lyricist. On March 31, 1943, Lorenz Hart faces an uncertain future as his professional and private life unravels during the opening night party of "Oklahoma!" - a new hit Broadway musical by his former colleague Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott, All of Us Strangers). As the evening unfolds, a newly sober Hart finds himself at a crossroad, unsure of his place in a world that is rapidly changing around him. Featuring a luminous ensemble cast including Scott, Margaret Qualley (The Substance), and Bobby Cannavale (The Irishman), and anchored by Hawke’s career-best turn, BLUE MOON is as richly melancholic and sharply written as one of Rodgers and Hart’s toe-tapping, heart-stirring compositions.

Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival and freshly nominated for four Golden Globes, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT marks a powerful return from master filmmaker Jafar Panahi with a searing moral thriller that blends gripping suspense and dark humour with piercing political inquiry. The film follows Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), an unassuming mechanic who has a chance encounter with Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), a man he strongly suspects to be his former sadistic jailhouse captor. Haunted by uncertainty and fear of being mistaken, Vahid enlists several former political prisoners, each bearing their own scars from the same captor, to try and confirm Eghbal's identity. As the bickering group drives around Tehran with the captive, they must confront how far to take matters into their own hands with their presumed tormentor. What begins as a quest for truth becomes a harrowing and savagely comedic confrontation with conscience, forcing the group to reckon with the cost of vengeance and the possibility of mercy. With complex ideas about the fragility of facts and the weight of moral choice, Panahi turns his personal dissonance into a profound and galvanizing work of art.

It’s the ultimate nightmare for anyone who doesn’t like their boss… Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star as co-workers who become the sole survivors of a plane crash in Sam Raimi’s (The Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell) darkly humorous survival horror thriller, SEND HELP. Downtrodden employee Linda Liddle (McAdams) and her insufferable boss, Bradley Preston (O’Brien), are the only survivors of a devastating plane crash, leaving them stranded on a deserted island. Forced into uneasy cooperation, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive. But survival soon gives way to an increasingly unhinged battle of wills and wits - and with Linda’s formidable survival skills, she may be her boss’s only hope of staying alive. As the island strips away civilisation and corporate hierarchy, the balance of power violently shifts. What begins as a fight against the elements soon spirals into a twisted psychological showdown where control, sanity, and long-suppressed resentment collide. Equal parts savage, suspenseful, and darkly funny, Raimi’s black comedy explores how far someone will go to survive - and what it really costs to finally get the upper hand.

Based on a remarkable true story, SONG SUNG BLUE is a perfectly pitched symphony of second chances starring the dazzling duo of Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson (nominated for a Golden Globe for her powerhouse performance). From director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name), the drama follows two down-on-their-luck musicians – Mike and Claire – who cross paths in an unexpected duet and form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band named “Lightning & Thunder”. Jackman and Hudson flow in charming harmony, seamlessly syncing up stunning vocals and effortless chemistry. Heartfelt, funny, and filled with the spirit of Diamond’s timeless songs, SONG SUNG BLUE strikes a powerful chord and proves that it’s never too late to find love or follow the music calling you home.

Acclaimed Australian actress Teresa Palmer (Ride Like a Girl, Berlin Syndrome) stars alongside Joe Dempsie (Game of Thrones series) in ADDITION, a charming romantic comedy adapted from Toni Jordan’s bestselling 2008 novel. Set in Melbourne, mathematician Grace Lisa Vandenburg (Palmer) counts everything because numbers hold her world together. When a chance encounter with Seamus (Dempsie) turns her world upside down, Grace’s meticulously ordered life starts to unravel. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, this delightful feature from Kiwi-Australian director Marcelle Lunam explores the journey of self-acceptance and celebrating the things in life that really count. Teresa Palmer delivers a captivating performance, bringing warmth, humour, and sensitivity to a nuanced portrayal of obsessive compulsiveness.

Make yourself at home… Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are spilling secrets in the wildly entertaining thriller, THE HOUSEMAID, based on the best-selling book from Freida McFadden. Director Paul Feig (A Simple Favour) dishes out a deliciously scandalous affair that plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar, It Ends With Us). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end. Wickedly fun, unpredictable and bursting with unbridled high camp energy, THE HOUSEMAID cleans up very nice.

After the global success of 2016’s Perfect Strangers, writer/director Paolo Genovese has struck gold again with his record-breaking hit SOMEBODY TO LOVE, an hilarious, all-star romantic comedy that reveals the innermost thoughts and uncertainties of an Italian couple on their awkward first date. Rome, present day. Recently separated philosophy professor and father-of-one Piero (Breaking Up In Rome's Edoardo Leo) has arrived for dinner at the home of Lara (Pilar Fogliati), a talented furniture restorer. Lara has just ended her own relationship with a married man; indicative, she feels, of her tendency towards dead-end romances. As the two begin to get to know each other, they must also navigate their competing inner voices - whether instinctive, romantic, logical or impulsive - that guide their emotions and decisions. Over the course of the evening, Piero and Lara’s hidden desires and quirks gradually come to light, along with their hearts’ unmistakeable desire to find a perfect match. Their heads, however, may have other plans… Skilfully blending the same charm and comedic expertise that made Perfect Strangers one of the most internationally remade films in cinema history, SOMEBODY TO LOVE swept over 2.5 million moviegoers off their feet to become Italy’s #1 box office hit of 2025. Arguably the date-night movie of the year, this is fresh, uproarious and crowd-pleasing entertainment at its best.

From legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave) comes the masterful and murderous, NO OTHER CHOICE, a slicing satirical black comedy based on Donald Westlake's acclaimed novel 'The Ax'. Winner of the TIFF International People’s Choice Award and sitting on a 100% Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score, Park’s latest blood-soaked masterpiece features ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Byung-hun in "his most revelatory role to date" (Deadline). After being unemployed for several years, a man (Lee) devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Park packs every scene with a signature combination of rib-tickling macabre wit, sublime visual flair and meticulously executed storytelling to hammer home a devilishly entertaining and constantly shocking gut-punch to late-stage capitalism.

From BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award-winning director Nicholas Hytner (The Crucible) and celebrated writer Alan Bennett comes THE CHORAL, a moving new period drama that reunites one of British cinema’s most distinguished creative partnerships. Their fourth collaboration following ‘The Madness of King George’, ‘The History Boys’ and ‘The Lady in the Van’, this richly observed film brings warmth, wit and humanity to a nation in turmoil. Set in 1916, as war devastates the Western Front, the Choral Society of Ramsden in Yorkshire finds itself depleted, with most of its men lost to the army. Determined to carry on, the society’s ambitious committee recruits local young men to replenish their ranks and appoints a new chorus master, the enigmatic Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes). Recently returned from Germany and harbouring secrets of his own, Guthrie proves a demanding and uncompromising presence, even as conscription papers begin to arrive and uncertainty hangs over the entire community. Elegant, humane and quietly stirring, THE CHORAL is a film about resilience, shared purpose and the restorative power of music. As lives are fractured by conflict, the act of singing together becomes an assertion of hope and solidarity, offering a deeply affecting portrait of a community finding harmony amid the chaos of war.

Delivering remarkable, critically praised performances, Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek lead an all-star cast in the urgent and utterly compelling historical courtroom drama, NUREMBERG. Written and directed by James Vanderbilt (Truth, Zodiac) and adapted from Jack El-Hai’s acclaimed non-fiction work, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist”, the psychological thriller centres on the establishment of the historic trials that prosecuted members of the Nazi high command for their war crimes. In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, as the world grapples with the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust, U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley (Malek) is assigned the extraordinary task of assessing the mental state of Hermann Göring (Crowe), the notorious former Reichsmarschall and Hitler’s second in command, along with other high-ranking Nazi officials. As the Allies–led by the unyielding chief U.S. prosecutor, Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) alongside Sgt. Howie Triest (Leo Woodall), David Maxwell-Fyfe (Richard E. Grant), Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), Col. John Amen (Mark O’Brien) and Burton C. Andrus (John Slattery)–navigate the monumental task of creating an unprecedented international tribunal to ensure the Nazi regime answers for its atrocities, Kelley gets to know his ‘patients’. But he soon finds himself locked in a psychological duel with Göring, whose charisma and cunning reveal a sobering truth: that ordinary men can commit unthinkable evil.

The resounding audience pick of the 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival, writer/director Emmanuel Courcol's wildly entertaining new comedy MY BROTHER'S BAND follows two siblings separated by fate and reunited by music. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe, ‘Delicious', 'C’est la vie!') is an internationally renowned orchestra conductor who travels the world. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals that he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy (rising star Pierre Lottin), who lives in more modest circumstances; he works in a school cafeteria, cares for his mother and plays the trombone in a community brass band. The pair seem to have little else in common other than a love of performance, but sensing his sibling’s talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and help nurture his brother’s gifts. An eruptive crowd favourite wherever it has premiered (notably receiving the highest audience score in the 51-year history of the San Sebastian Film Festival), MY BROTHER’S BAND is a rousing, feel-great trip to the cinema, expertly striking the perfect harmony between laughter and tears to celebrate family, community and the beauty and hope of collective spirit

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Nearly a decade after the Oscar-winning, box office sensation Zootopia, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the beloved animal metropolis with ZOOTOPIA 2 – a hilarious, feel-good adventure through a bustling city that’s bigger, bolder, and wilder than ever before. The all-new chapter reunites Officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) as they take on their most challenging case yet. When a mysterious pit viper named Gary De’Snake (voiced by Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan) slithers into Zootopia and unleashes chaos, the duo must go undercover to uncover the truth - venturing into unseen corners of the city where danger and surprises await. Their partnership is pushed to the limit as they rely on courage, wit, and trust in each other to restore peace to the metropolis they call home. Directed by Oscar winners Jared Bush (co-director/co-writer ‘Zootopia’, director/co-writer ‘Encanto’) and Byron Howard (director ‘Zootopia’, director ‘Encanto’), ZOOTOPIA 2 promises to be an unforgettable crowd-pleaser, bursting with stunning animation, sharp humour, and a heartfelt message of unity. With a stellar star-studded cast - including Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Macaulay Culkin, and Brenda Song – this wild ride proves once again that in Zootopia, anyone can be anything… and adventure is always just around the corner.

BLUE VELVET probes beneath the cheerful surface of suburban America to discover sadomasochistic violence, corruption, drug abuse, crime and perversion. If audiences walk away from this subversive, surreal shocker not fully understanding the story, they might also walk away with a deeper perception of the potential of film storytelling.

EXCLUSIVE 70MM SEASON AT THE ASTOR THEATRE FROM JANUARY 21 & PALACE JAMES ST FROM FEBRUARY 19. From A24 and acclaimed writer and director Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time), and starring two-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet, comes MARTY SUPREME, a wildly original sports dramedy that pulses with raw ambition, bruising emotion and Safdie’s unmistakable kinetic energy in his solo directorial debut. Chalamet leads a fearless ensemble including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Tyler The Creator, Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher, bringing together a cast as daring and unpredictable as the story itself. Marty Mauser is a young man with a dream no one takes seriously. Fuelled by stubborn hope and reckless courage, he throws himself headlong into a brutal pursuit of greatness that tests his body, his relationships and his sense of self. What begins as an underdog story steadily evolves into a gripping journey through obsession, ego, sacrifice and survival, as every win comes at a cost and every failure cuts deeper. Bold, darkly funny and emotionally ferocious, MARTY SUPREME is a high-voltage portrait of ambition in its purest and most dangerous form. With Safdie’s signature intensity and Chalamet delivering one of his most fearless performances yet that is already garnering awards attention, this is a sports film that transcends the genre and lingers long after the final frame. A must-see for lovers of character-driven cinema and boundary-pushing storytelling.

Maria Antonia, an Austrian princess, marries a French royal in 1770 to become Queen Marie Antoinette. However, what is supposed to be a charmed life takes a turn due to family drama and revolution.

Norwegian alt-pop artist AURORA, plays her biggest ever headline performance at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes as part of her What Happened To The Earth? Tour. Filmed on Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead), the arena is transformed into a space of spellbinding sound and light, and filled with fans in festive dress. AURORA’s ethereal voice is ever-captivating as she sings haunting ballads including Dreams and Exist for Love as well as fan-favourites Runaway, The Seed and Churchyard. Known for blending electronic pop with folk and vivid storytelling, AURORA’s performances are always immersive and emotional, and this concert – celebrating nature and the human experience – solidifies her as a beacon of originality and inspiration.

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race occupies a rare place in Australian cultural history. It is one of the great ocean yacht races, and for several days each year the nation follows the sailor’s journey south to Tasmania. The country follows the fleet into the Bass Strait, one of the world’s most treacherous bodies of water, where shifting weather systems can turn elite competition into a fight for survival. TRUE SOUTH marks 80 years of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and was filmed 25 years after its darkest chapter in 1998, when six sailors lost their lives. The film is a deeply human story of family, grief, endurance and friendship, told through the lived experience of the Winning and Dean families. The film centres on lifelong friends Herman Winning and Nathan and Peter Dean, whose bond was forged long before the sea would test it. The 1998 race changed everything for the families. A violent East Coast Low struck the fleet, generating 90-foot seas and claiming six lives, including John Dean, father to Nathan and Peter, and a deeply loved figure across both families. Twenty-five years later, Herman, Nathan and Peter return to the race together — an act of extraordinary bravery that becomes the emotional spine of the film. TRUE SOUTH is directed by Dave Klaiber and created and produced by Will Alexander, founder of independent creative studio Heckler, who has been close friends with the Winning and Dean families since childhood. Alexander was entrusted to tell this deeply personal story because of that lifelong bond, a trust that defines the film’s emotional authenticity. TRUE SOUTH is narrated by Sigrid Thornton AO, with an original score by Elena Kats-Chernin AO.

From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionise the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”

Based on the best-selling novel from Colleen Hoover (It Ends With Us) comes, REMINDERS OF HIM, a heartbreaking but hopeful romantic drama about love, loss and redemption. After prison, Kenna (Maika Monroe) attempts to reconnect with her young daughter but faces resistance from everyone except a bar owner (Tyriq Withers) with ties to her child. As they grow closer, Kenna must confront her past mistakes to build a hopeful future.