2010

Torn from the Flag

(USA) 96 mins Rated M

Monday 17th May
6.30 pm only

Torn from the Flag is a very informative account of the major events in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 - the first catalyst for the future decline of the communist system and a remarkable turning point for the advancement of democracy.

Using actual footage at the time and interviews with Henry Kissinger and Otto von Habsburg, Director Klaudia Kovac has created an exceptional movie of a piece of history that has helped shape the modern world. Screened around the world at many Film Festivals, it has received many awards and is recognised as an outstanding documentary.

Amreeka

(USA/Canada) 93 mins Rated M
Wednesday 20th January
2.30, 5.00 & 7.15 pm

Abandoned by her husband and traumatized by daily life in Palestine, Muna (Nisreen Faour), a Christian, decides to emigrate with her son to Amreeka -America in Arabian. Muna's sponsors are her sister Raghda (Hiam Abbass) and her doctor husband Nabeel (Yussef Abu Warda) who have lived for some time with their 3 daughters in the suburbs of Illinois.

Unfortunately for Muna it is 2003, the time when America is invading Iraq. Not only is it hard to find a decent job, she and her family also experience racism and persecution from some ill informed Americans. Ultimately Muna finds kindness and maybe something else!

Writer-director Cherien Dabis, who faced some of the same problems during the Persian Gulf War, has had wide acclaim for this film and has been named one of the "Ten Directors to Watch". The film is interestingly presented, with Faour and Abbass giving excellent performances as the two sisters.

Mid August Lunch

(Italy) 75 mins Rated PG

Wednesday February 24th
2.30, 5.00 & 7.15 pm

The comedy success of the Venice Film Festival was Mid-August Lunch. During the summer holidays, Gianni (Gianni Di Gregorio) has to stay at home to look after his mother. Owing rent, he also agrees to care for his landlord's mother and aunt as well as his doctor's mother.

As well as playing the main character, Gianni Di Gregorio is also the director and co-writer of this amusing comedy which has been likened to The Ladykillers.

Genova

(UK) 94 mins Rated M

Wednesday February 10th
2.30, 5.00 & 7.15 pm

After the death of his wife, Joe (Colin Firth) decides to start life anew with his two daughters in the beautiful coastal city of Genova. There to meet them is an old colleague of Joe's, Barbara (Catherine Keener) who helps them adjust
to their new environment.
The move affects Joe's daughters, Kelly (Willa Holland) and Mary (Perla Haney-Jardine) in very different ways. While Joe, enjoying the change, has to cope with being a single parent as well as discovering the start of a new love life.
This is a complete change for Director Michael Winterbottom whose recent films The Road to Guatanamo and The Mighty Heart show the diversity of the subject matter of his films. As usual he has honed excellent performances from his
cast.

My Tehran for Sale

(Australia/Iran) 97 mins Rated M

Wednesday 28th April
2.30, 5.00 & 7.15 pm

In My Tehran for Sale Marzieh (Marzieh Vafamehr) is struggling to reconcile her love for her country with her desire for cultural freedom. As an actress, she is forbidden to work in the theatre. When she meets Sanan (Amir Chegini) she learns of the prospect of a life of freedom in Australia. Deciding to leave her beloved country, she is thwarted in her attempts for a visa and so resorts to other ways.

Filmmaker Granaz Moussavi, a poet now living in Australia, surreptitiously shot the film in Iran and smuggled it out in her backpack. It is an intriguing film with good cinematography and sound track - a moving tribute to a city under cultural siege.

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