Over 400 films from almost 50 countries, special guest appearances from filmmakers and actors, and much more - become a World Citizen for 19 days at the 52nd Melbourne International Film Festival.
Discover the latest from established masters, and the invigorating work of emerging filmmakers, in ACMI's state-of-the-art, comfort-enhanced cinemas.
This year's program ignites with the energy of young Japanese filmmakers in Brain Monkey Sushi: Raw Japanese Cinema, explodes with four decades worth of martial arts in Fu Fighters: Armed and Dangerous, journeys into the far reaches of transgression in Frissons - a spotlight on uncompromising French film, and sways to the infectious rhythms of Mooks Backbeat: Music on Film.
The Festival's new media program Sideshow 03 highlights new commissioned works by Melbourne artists - Vincent Giarrusso's live multimedia event, Eaglehawk, and an exciting online project from the Lycette Bros.
Believed to be long lost, the collaboration between Salvador Dali and Walt Disney, Destino, has been completed and is coming to MIFF, as is the newly restored The Great Dictator by Charlie Chaplin.
Highlights of MIFF's extensive short film programs include works by François Ozon, Guy Maddin and Bristol's bolexbrothers.
There are abundant treasures to be found in this year's program . Pick up a Festival Guide, log on to the festival website, or check out the daily guides in The Age to help you enjoy the largest film festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
For more information go to www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
