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Windows on Europe Film Festival

The Girl from Monaco (La fille de monaco)

Presented for the first time in Melbourne, this annual festival brings together a collection of films which draws on the diverse and rich cultures of Europe.

Curated by the Delegation of the European Union in Australia with films provided by EU member states.

Friday 12 March - Tuesday 16 March 2010
Full $12 Concession $9

The Age of Stupid This startling docu-drama from director Fanny Armstrong stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite.

The Investigator (A nyomozó) An unmissable multi award-winning comedic thriller from Hungary.

Recipes for Disaster (Katastrofin aineksia) A fascinating view of a family that tries living a full year using only green products and services.

Tobruk A multi award-winning psychological drama set during WWII.

Seamstresses (Shivachki) This award-winning thriller is a story of love, friendship and courage.

The Homecoming (I epistrofi) An ageing patriarch becomes suspicious of his younger wife in this taut melodrama from Greece.

The Swimsuit Issue A charming underdog comedy about male friendship, sexism and difficult family relations.

Little Moscow (Mala moskwa) A rousing historical romance set during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the October Revolution.

Christopher Columbus, the Enigma (Cristóvão colombo o enigma) Master filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira recounts one man's fascinating search for Christopher Columbus.

The Girl from Monaco (La fille de monaco) An attorney defends a 70-year-old socialite accused of murder in this hilarious new French comedy.

California Dreamin' This true story won the prestigious Un Certain Regard Award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.