LONGLEGS tells the story of FBI Agent Lee Harker who is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.
Top Picks from Christof Wehmeier; Head of International and Festival Promotion at the Icelandic Film Centre https://scandinavianfilmfestival.com/festival-guest THE RIOT from Norway, from the renowned Norwegian director Nils Gaup. Based upon true events that took place during the 20th century in Norway. Human rights are the main film‘s topic. Fight for your rights and justice for all kind of classi...
Malkovich takes on the role of the charming British businessman, Andrew Blake, still grieving the death of his beloved wife. In a twist of fate, Blake becomes the butler of the Domaine de Beauvillier estate, owned by the graceful and aloof Madame de Beauvillier (Ardant). A once-distinguished manor house, the estate is now a shadow of itself, with rooms staff, and residents all longing for better...
There are few settings used in cinema as commonly as casinos. Casino culture has been a part of the film world for many decades and is a powerful tool for creating drama, tension, and excitement. There are many notable films that are centered around casino culture, as well as many iconic scenes from huge Hollywood blockbusters through to independent films. It is fascinating to explore the casino c...
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s becoming a transformative summer.
A bride-to-be is invited to her own fiancé’s bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn.
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together — falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family — a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the uncon...
Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come bac...
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the futur...
CinefestOZ is thrilled to announce that four dramatically different Australian films have been selected to go in the running to win Australia’s richest $100,000 film prize at the 2024 CinefestOZ Film Festival. The Film Prize FInalists for 2024 are hilarious new family comedy Runt, written by Craig Silvey, directed by John Sheedy and starring Celeste Barber, Jai Courtney and Jack Thompson; animated...
J. Michael Straczynski’s film credits include five movies that collectively earned nearly two billion dollars: Changeling, Thor, Ninja Assassin, Underworld Awakening, and World War Z. He has written over 300 produced television episodes and seven TV movies, and has been a creator/show-runner for such series as Babylon 5, Jeremiah, Crusade, and Sense8 for Netflix. His animated Babylon 5 movie...
