WINNER FIPRESCI Prize: Venice Film Festival 2011

When Miron's beloved wife Tanya passes away, he asks his best friend Aist to help him say goodbye to her according to the rituals of the Merya culture, an ancient Finno-Ugric tribe from Lake Nero, a picturesque region in West-Central Russia. Although the Merya people assimilated into Russians in the 17th century, their myths and traditions live on in their descendants' modern life. The two men set out on a road trip thousands of miles across the boundless lands. With them, two small birds in a cage. Along the way, as is custom for the Meryas, Miron shares intimate memories of his conjugal life. But as they reach the banks of the sacred lake where they will forever part with the body, he realises he wasn't the only one in love with Tanya... (Russian. English subtitles)

The New York Times Critics’ Pick ANTON CHEKHOV’S “THE DUEL” breathes new life into a classic Chekhovian tale. Working with the master cinematographer Paul Sarossy (The Sweet Hereafter), director Dover Kosashvili (Late Marriage) has made a gorgeously cinematic and accessible movie that is sensuous, passionate, dramatic and peppered with delightful moments of levity inherent to the great novella.

Set in a seaside resort in the Caucasus, the story centers on n'er do well, Laevsky (Andrew Scott) and his illicit relationship with his mistress Nadya (Fiona Glascott). Laevsky has convinced Nadya to leave her husband for him, but now wants to abandon her. A brilliant ensemble cast of British and Irish actors strikes just the right balance.

“The performances are excellent all around, with Andrew Scott mesmerizing and the gorgeous Fiona Glascott making vividly clear why her character drives all men to distraction.” (Hollywood Reporter)

You demanded it, Luna Cinemas listened! Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods for a rustic vacation. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. From fan-favourites Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Avengers) and Drew Goddard (writer: Cloverfield, Lost) comes The Cabin In The Woods, a mind-blowing horror suspense that turns the genre inside out like never before. Featuring an ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Bradley Whitford and Richard Jenkins, get ready for this “next-level genre masterpiece” (IndieWire) that Ain’t It Cool News called “the smartest horror film seen in years!”
June 14 Exclusive

Flawless victory: 10/10 Shocktillyoudrop.com

Special opening Night celebration Thursday June 14  from 6.30pm featuring music,  Siena's tasty pizzas* and  discounted beer (*whilst stocks last).  Tickets at normal cinema prices. Onsale and online

Supported by Sound Solutions and Siena's in Leederville.

Screening only at Luna Cinemas Leederville

Michelle Williams plays twenty-eight-year-old Margot, happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a good-natured cookbook author. But when Margot meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), a handsome artist that lives across the street, their mutual attraction is undeniable. Warmly human, funny and bittersweet, TAKE THIS WALTZ deftly avoids romantic clichés and paints an unusually true and unsentimental portrait of adult relationships

"A thrilling and unpredictable ride, and a heartbreaking love story." -  Salon
"GRADE A: SUPERB, A KNOCKOUT PUNCH. Sarah Polley is one of film’s most exciting and important new directors. I cannot praise Williams and Rogen enough." Indiewire.com
"FLAT-OUT SEXY. An intelligent, perceptive drama with superb performances by Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.. a career-best turn." Variety
"I’VE FALLEN HEAD OVER HEELS for Take This Waltz. It bowls you over, and confirms Polley as a serious, intelligent talent."  The Guardian

From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (One Day In September, The Last King of Scotland) comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive.

Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. The definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international super-stardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, there is rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best

"IT”S SIMPLY THE MOST COMPLETE CINEMTIC THOUGHT EVER ISSUED ON THIS MOST MORTAL AND TRANSCENDENT OF MEN." -Reggaeville

"***** A “REDEMPTION SONG” FOR ANYONE DREAMING OF A MUSICIAN PROFILE DONE RIGHT.-Time Out NY

A dark humorous comedy about neighbours, ice and baseball bats.

Rolf de Heer (Ten Canoes, The Tracker) latest film involves a happy, unsuspecting couple, Max (Dan Wyllie) and Therese (Bojana Novakovic), who buy a house in what appears to be a quiet, friendly neighbourhood. Settling in well, they make friends with a nice family on one side and soon meet another more interesting family on the other side. But interesting soon becomes loud, and loud soon becomes intolerable. When the intolerable becomes violent and the police are powerless, Max and Therese attempt to take matters into their own hands.