With 112 movies from 46 countries, deciding exactly what to see during the Adelaide Film Festival can be tricky.
That’s why we’ve scoured the program and picked ten of the best to mark in your diary while this celebration of celluloid runs from 23 October to 3 November.
So if your idea of a good time is sitting in a darkened room with your friends and a tub of popcorn, read on.
The Correspondent: Directed by Kriv Stenders (Red Dog, Lucky Country) and starring beloved Aussie actor Richard Roxburgh, The Correspondent tells the harrowing true story of Australian journalist Peter Greste’s arrest and imprisonment in Egypt.
Dust to Dust: A documentary on Yuima Nakazato, only the second Japanese designer invited to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Known for his ethereal designs and dressing stars like Lady Gaga, this is a must-see for lovers of style.
Aquarius (pictured): It’s the early 1970s and young Australians are tuning in, turning on and dropping out. Made with rare archival footage and featuring insightful interviews, this documentary tells the story of the 1973 Nimbin Aquarius Festival. A must-see for lovers of history and the counter-culture.
A New Kind of Wilderness: Everyone’s dreamed of turning their back on the modern world and living a more simple existence. One family did just that in the wilds of Norway, and it’s documented in this Sundance Grand Jury winner of the Best Documentary prize.
Kangaroo Island: A struggling Hollywood actress returns home to the ruggedly beautiful Kangaroo Island and confronts the love triangle that tore her family apart. Stars Rebecca Breeds, Adelaide Clemens and the stunningly beautiful South Australian scenery.
Lesbian Space Princess: Speaking of South Australia, this animated space comedy might seem out of this world but it was actually made right here in Adelaide. Can the Space Princess save her ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens? There’s only one way to find out.
We Bury The Dead (pictured): Australian writer and director Zak Hilditch delivers a chilling, survival thriller that breathes new life into the apocalyptic zombie genre. Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens), this one will keep you on the edge of your seat.
All We Can Imagine as Light: A film that made history by being the first Indian film in competition at Cannes in 30 years, All We Can Imagine as Light follows two Mumbai nurses who escape relationship pressures and find renewal in a seaside town.
Piece by Piece: A biopic of influential singer and music produce Pharrell Williams – tol
d entirely through Lego animation. Piece by Piece invites you turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.
Devo: Explores the ground-breaking journey of the band behind Whip It, tracing their rise from an experimental group to music pioneers. Directed by Chris Smith, this documentary unveils rare footage and new interviews.
These are just a few of dozens of films that will screen across the Adelaide Film Festival. There are also special events, lectures and talks and, of course, parties. For a full program click here (external site) (external site).
