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seniors' cinema archive 2006

past screenings

merry christmas (joyeux noel)  "Deeply moving and uplifting.a touching depiction of an extraordinary act" The Hollywood Reporter

wah wah Consummate actor and raconteur Richard E. Grant applies a ruthless candour and lacerating wit to his impressive directorial debut.

jindabyne Based on a Raymond Carver short story, Lawrence's slow-burn mystery drama relocates the action to an Australian locale.

beyond the sea Kevin Spacey wrote, directed and stars in this brilliantly staged musical biopic that traces the life and musical times of 1950s crooner Bobby Darin.

separate lies The compelling mystery drama from the Oscar-winning writer of Gosford Park.

march of the penguins Each winter in Antarctica, thousands of emperor penguins embark on a journey to assure the survival of their species.

capote When society darling Truman Capote reads about the violent murders of a family in Kansas, his curiosity is piqued.

the proposition Set at the end of the bushranger era, the epic Australian story concerns family, loyalty and betrayal.

paradise now Khaled and Said are scratching out a living in the West Bank town of Nablus when they are recruited for a suicide mission in Tel Aviv.

keeping mum Rowan Atkinson is the well-meaning vicar, so preoccupied with sermons that he is oblivious to his wife's dalliance with her brash golf instructor.

good night, and good luck Directed, co-written and co-starred by George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck plays like a tightly paced thriller.

walk the line Pheonix and Witherspoon's on screen chemistry and dramatic flair is pitch perfect in every scene.

in search of mozart Don't miss this authoritative depiction of the life of the most famous child protégé of all.

the constant gardner Adapted from the novel by John Le Carre', this taut thriller is also a surprisingly tender love story starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz.

the miracle of bern Former footballer Sonke Wortman invests great energy and spirit in his thrilling account of West Germany's real-life victory in the 1954 World Cup.

look at me Jaoui and co-writer and lead actor, Jean-Pierre Bacri focus their satirical eye on the hypocrisies and egocentricities of the French literati.

a common thread (brodeuses) "Remarkable in the confidence and maturity of its execution, Faucher's assured first feature brings extraordinary pleasure." Toronto Film Festival

vera drake Winner of the BAFTA for Best Direction, Mike Leigh's film is a meticulously crafted and deeply affecting drama.

the heart of me This elegant screen adaptation skillfully illuminates themes of passion and repression behind closed doors of 1930s and 1940s high society in London.

mondovino Nossiter travels the globe coaxing interviews out of major players in the wine industry, in the surrounds of their chateaux, vineyards and estates.

the oyster farmer Writer/Director Reeves brings together a very fine cast of talent, including David Field, Kerry Armstrong and Jack Thompson.

yesterday The Oscar-nominated Best Foreign Language Film from South Africa. "an eloquent, unsentimental film.a story of courage, compassion and hope" Mandela

beethoven's hair A fascinating mystery tour about passionate collectors, sublime symphonies and modern science - CSI Beethoven!

look both ways The accomplished debut feature by Sarah Watt, starring William McInnes and Justine Clarke. Won AFI Awards for Best Direction and Best Film.

deep blue The natural wonders of the ocean captured in an amazing cinematic experience. "majestic.jaw-dropping" Variety

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