Duelling spies, opera singers, superpowered children and burger restauranteurs all feature at the ANU Film Group this week. Plus, the Latin American Film Festival (LAFF) continues into its penultimate week – more details below.
• THU 18 AUG @ 7:30 PM: THE INNOCENTS (MA, 117 MINS)
Over the summer holidays, four Nordic children discover that they each possess mysterious powers and become fast friends. They set out to explore their newfound abilities when their parents aren't watching, but this soon takes a dangerous turn.
• FRI 19 AUG @ 7:30 PM: THE GRAY MAN (MA, 126 MINS – NO GUESTS)
When the CIA's most skilled operative (Ryan Gosling) accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a bounty is put on his head – leading to a global hunt by international assassins and a sociopathic former colleague (Chris Evans).
• SAT 20 AUG @ *5 PM**: FALLING FOR FIGARO (M, 105 MINS)
A young woman leaves her unfulfilling life behind and moves to Scotland to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an opera singer. Undertaking lessons from a renowned opera diva, she finds herself pitted against a fellow student in a singing competition.
• SAT 20 AUG @ 7:30 PM: THE BOB’S BURGERS MOVIE (PG, 102 MINS)
The Belcher family must prevent their burger restaurant from closing after a sinkhole opens up in front of the entrance, while the kids try to solve a mystery that could save the day, in this animated comedy based on the hit television series.
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LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES
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With only six films to go, the Latin American Film Festival enters its penultimate week featuring selections from Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina. You can find the full film listing on our website here: https://www.anufg.org.au/filminfo/20220804.html
• SUN 21 AUG @ 6 PM: BIG HOUSE (114 MINS, 2014)
BRAZIL: A 17-year-old high schooler from a wealthy family attempts to find his place in the world as he navigates class, race and sexual awakening.
• WED 24 AUG @ 7:30 PM: UPHILL LOVE (85 MINS, 2015)
VENEZUELA: A reclusive man gets a second chance at love when he reunites with his crush at a high school reunion and sets out to win her heart.
• THU 25 AUG @ 7:30 PM: TODAY WE FIX THE WORLD (113 MINS, 2022)
ARGENTINA: When an Argentinian man discovers the son he's been raising for nine years is not his, he sets out to find the child's biological father.