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The Counterfeiters is the true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. Salomon "Sally" Sorowitsch (Karl Markovics) is the king of counterfeiters. He lives a mischievous life of cards, booze, and women in Berlin during the Nazi-era. Suddenly his luck runs dry when arrested by Superintendent Friedrich Herzog. Immediately thrown into the Mauthausen concentration camp, Salomon exhibits exceptional skills there and is soon transferred to the upgraded camp of Sachsenhausen. Upon his arrival, he once again comes face to face with Herzog, who is there on a secret mission. Hand-picked for his unique skill, Salomon and a group of professionals are forced to produce fake foreign currency under the program Operation Berhard. But while Salomon attempts to weaken the economy of Germany's allied opponents, he must decide whether his actions, which could prolong the war and risk the lives of fellow prisoners, are ultimately the right ones. Academy Award Winner 2008 for Best Foreign Film. |
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| This is a self-described "fairy tale for adults," set in a Noel Coward London of 1939 with ornate and spacious flats, actresses of easy virtue and lavish cocktails. Guinevere Pettigrew (Fargo's Frances McDomand), a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia Lafosse (Junebug's Amy Adams).
Special thanks to our supporters and sponsors: Swing It Dancers | The Kalamunda Youth Swing Orchestra | Millbrook Winery | Sue Scrutton Consultancy |
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Adapted by Claude Miller (The Little Thief) from Philippe Grimbert's autobiographical novel, this is a splendid and moving saga of a Jewish family in post-war Paris, told through the eyes of a frail & intelligent young boy who senses something is amiss with his beautiful parents (Cécile De France & Patrick Bruel). On his fifteenth birthday a family friend tells him a shattering truth - tying his family's past to the Holocaust - that may enable him to develop his own sense of self.
This wholly absorbing tale is a superbly drawn study of human behaviour, featuring excellent supporting performances by Julie Depardieu, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric and Yves Jacques. A Secret was a huge critical and box office success in France last year. |
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Starts Thursday 15th May at CINEMA PARADISO
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Adapted from Elinor Lipman's novel of the same name, "Then She Found Me" is Helen Hunt's directorial debut and a hit of the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, with Hunt starring alongside Colin Firth, Bette Midler and Matthew Broderick. A hilarious and sometimes moving story about a woman (Hunt) in the midst of a unique mid-life crisis. Her world is turned upside down when, in quick succession, her husband (Broderick) leaves, her adoptive mother dies and her real one (Midler), an eccentric talk show host materialises. If this isn't enough trouble, she finds herself falling in love with the shy English guy at her work (Firth) and to make matters worse, she's pregnant. She is a thoroughly modern woman in a thoroughly modern crisis and the only person who understands her is a mother that she has just met and who is quite frankly, really annoying. |
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The Spanish Film Festival celebrates its 2nd year in Perth with another season of award-winning, entertaining, provocative and moving films screening from May 22 - 28 at Cinema Paradiso. This year's selection provides a diverse and vibrant overview of today's Spanish film production with 16 features and two programmes of short films. This year's selection provides a diverse and vibrant overview of today's Spanish film production with 16 features and two programmes of short films. The Opening Night selection is the award-winning, box office smash 7 BILLIARD TABLES, which features one of the great Spanish actresses - Maribel Verdú (Pan's Labyrinth) - as a wife and mother who is forced to make some life-changing decisions. The Opening Night screening on May 22 will be followed by a Spanish Fiesta at Artrage Bakery complex with music from Son Latino, Spanish drinks and tapas from The Pony Club restaurant. New this year is the edge-of-your-seat CINE FANTASTICO section. A 5 film selection of nail-biting thriller and horror films that scared the pants off the Spanish population and are set to do the same to you! one of the highlights of this section is [REC] - one of the scariest films ever made! Don't miss our special events! don a mask and join us for masqueraded drinks prior to the remarkable Closing Night Gala film THE ORPHANAGE and enjoy a mexican beer before the screening of LA ZONA for our MAD MEX night! Tickets on sale now from Cinema Paradiso and online here. Official festival site & trailer www.spanishfilmfestival.com |
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Shine A Light teams famed Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, The Departed) with legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. Filmed over two days at New York's intimate Beacon Theatre, it's the Stones like you've never seen them - live, loud and raw - up close and personal with backstage access and fly on the wall views of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the world's greatest rock'n'roll band. Shine A Light isn't a concert, and it isn't a movie - it's a unique cinematic experience!
BOOK NOW FOR THE SPECIAL GALA PREVIEW SCREENING WEDNESDAY MAY 28 from 8.30PM. ALL TICKETS $20* AND INCLUDED IS A LIMITED EDITION ROLLING STONES SHINE A LIGHT T-SHIRT!
Join us at Luna Leederville on May 28 from 8.30pm for a unique cinematic experience on the big sreen. One Legendary band, One Oscar-Winning Director, One Unforgettable Experience! Celebrate with WAMi award winning DJ Dan the Man, tasty pizzas* from Siena's on Oxford Street in Leederville and Johnnie Walker Red Label & Cola*.(*whilst stocks last) |
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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA CAPTURED LIVE IN HD HIGHLIGHTS of the 2006-2007 MET SEASON in HD To whet your appetite for the 2008-2009 season of operas direct from New York starting in October, we present this mini-season of highlights from the 2006-2007 season screening at both LUNA LEEDERVILLE and LUNA ON SX. Puccini's Il Trittico - Sat June 14 (11.30am) and Sun June 15 (1.00pm). Puccini's triple-bill of one act operas (comprising Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi). Mozart's The Magic Flute Sat July 5 (11.30am) and Sun July 6 (1.00pm). An english language version of Mozart's opera staged by celebrated director Julie Taymor, who brought The Lion King to Broadwaya and Across The Universe to movie screens. Rossini's The Barber of Seville Sat August 16 (11.30am) and Sun August 17 (1.00pm). The music of Rossini's The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) has been featured in Bugs Bunny cartoons and TV commercials, but is best heard in its original setting. Tan Dun's The First Emperor Sat September 6 (11.30am) and Sun September 7 (1.00pm). The world premiere production of Chinese composer, and Oscar winner (for the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon music score), Tan Dun's epic opera featuring legendary tenor Plácido Domingo.
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| Alex (Gabe Nevins), a teenage skateboarder, accidentally kills a security guard in the vicinity of Paranoid Park, Portland's tough street park. He decides to say nothing. Paranoid Park is Alex's confession to the film's audience. He must also come to terms with other teenage issues, such as girlfriends, parents and wanting to fit in. Based on Blake Nelson's novel, Alex takes us on a journey through the last few days of his life. From director Gus Van Sant (My Own Private Idaho, Elephant, Good Will Hunting). |
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A college professor, Nejat, travels from Hamburg to Istanbul to find Ayten, the Turkish daughter of his father's friend who he wants to help financially. He learns later that she was deported from Germany for her activism and has since become a political prisoner. Ayten's German friend Lotte and her mother Susanne become entangled in the consequences. Winner of The Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, The Edge of Heaven is Fatih Akin's fifth feature and was nominated as the German entry for Best Foreign Film Academy Awards 2008. (Turkish, German and English dialogue with English subtitle) |
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Starts Thursday 19th June at CINEMA PARADISO
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When Tahmeena (Monic Hendrickx) stumbles onto John's (William McInnes) isolated farm, he has no choice but to take her in. She’s been badly injured and speaks no English. While John's not inclined to welcome visitors, not since the suspicious death of his wife, he's even less inclined to involve the police. So he goes about his business as he waits for her to heal when he plans to send her on her way.
An initially reluctant voyage of mutual discovery begins as these two strangers gradually learn to communicate and connect. |
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Starts Thursday 19th June at LUNA LEEDERVILLE LUNA ON SX
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| Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (Prisoner of the Mountains) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan (Tadanobu Asano) in his stunning historical epic, Mongol. Based on leading scholarly accounts and written by Bodrov and Arif Aliyev, Mongol delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. Mongol shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested: his relationship with his wife, Borte, his lifelong love and most trusted advisor. |
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