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In collaboration with Camperdown’s Robert Burns Celtic Festival. Fisherman’s Friends (2): One and All, screens on Thursday 26th June at 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Get ready to set sail again with the real-life Cornish shanty crew behind the beloved global hit Fisherman’s Friends! This time, the story continues with the world’s oldest buoy band as they ride the wild wave of fame following their debut album — and prepare for the biggest challenge of their lives: the dreaded second album syndrome.

Directed by Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard (who co-wrote the screenplay with Piers Ashworth), the sequel dives deep into themes of friendship, family, and staying true to yourself when the tide turns

Fisherman’s Friends: One and All screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 26 June 2025 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

Genre: Comedy‑Drama / Music · Runtime: 112 min · UK Release: November 2022.

$10 entry. The entry fee includes supper after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, please visit http://www.camperdownburnsfestival.com.au or send an email to thursdaypictures@gmail.com or info@camperdownburnsfestival.com.au

Our next film, Audrey Napanangka, screens on Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Audrey Napanangka is a documentary film that follows the life of Warlpiri woman Audrey Napanangka and her large, blended Aboriginal family in the Central Desert of Australia. The film explores the intersection of traditional culture and contemporary challenges, highlighting Audrey’s role as a healer, elder, and guardian of her community’s wisdom. Through intimate, observational storytelling, the documentary captures moments of resilience, cultural preservation, and familial love. It paints a powerful portrait of Indigenous identity and intergenerational knowledge in the face of ongoing social and political adversity, offering a unique and deeply personal insight into life in remote Aboriginal Australia.

AUDREY NAPANANGKA screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 3 July 2025 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown. Running time 1hr 24 mins. Australian. 2022. Documentary. Rated PG.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, please send an email to thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Our next film, Beau Travail, screens on Thursday 5th June at 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

“Beau Travail” (1999) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Claire Denis. The film is loosely based on Herman Melville’s novella “Billy Budd, Sailor.” Set in the Djibouti desert, it follows a French Foreign Legion regiment’s rigorous training and daily life. The story centers around Galoup (Denis Lavant), a seasoned sergeant struggling with jealousy and loyalty, as he observes the arrival of a new recruit, Sentain (Grégoire Colin), who garners the commander’s admiration. Tensions rise, leading to a tragic confrontation. The film explores themes of masculinity, colonialism, and repressed desire through stunning visuals and minimal dialogue.

BEAU TRAVAIL screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 June 2025 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.
Running time 1hr 32min. French. 1999. Rated MA. Drama.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, please send an email to thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Our next film, Asteroid City, screens on Thursday 1^st May at 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Wes Andersons “Asteroid City”(2023) is a romantic comedy-drama.  The film is set in a fictional American desert town in the 1950s, where a group of eccentric residents and visitors gather for a Junior Stargazer convention. As the story unfolds, a series of interconnected vignettes explore the complexities of love, relationships, and identity. The ensemble cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, and Edward Norton, among others. With its unique visual style and quirky humour, “Asteroid City” is a whimsical exploration of human connection and the mysteries of the universe.

ASTEROID CITY screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 1 May 2025 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.
1hr 45min. U.S. 2023 Rated M. Sci-fi/Comedy.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, please send an email to thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 3rd April 2025 – 7:30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

‘Blancanieves’ is a Spanish term that translates as Snow White, which we know as the traditional German folk tale first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812. Blancanieves, the award-winning film, is based on the original tale but follows a parallel narrative set in 1920s Spain. Pablo Berger, who directed the film, spent years putting it together. His intention was to create a tribute to silent film, and to demonstrate how powerful silent film can be, even today. The film is a mesmerizing and poignant retelling of Snow White, exploring themes of love, identity, and empowerment.

BLANCANIEVES – SPAIN – 2012 (M) 1hr44min

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, please send an email to thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 6th March 2025 – 7:30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

“The Babadook” (2014) is a psychological horror film directed by Jennifer Kent. The story follows Amelia (Essie Davis), a widowed mother still grieving the death of her husband. Her son, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), is a troubled child who is haunted by monsters. After reading a disturbing children’s book, “The Babadook”, Samuel becomes convinced that the monster is real and invading their home. As the Babadook’s presence intensifies, Amelia’s sanity unravels, and she is forced to confront her own dark emotions and the trauma of her past.

The film explores themes of grief, motherhood, and mental illness.

THE BABADOOK screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 6 March 2025 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.
Australian. Rated M. 1hr 43min. Horror/Mystery. English language.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, please send an email to thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 5 December 2024 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Our gift to you…  our FREE film for December will be THE BREAKER UPPERERS.

The Breaker Upperers is a 2018 New Zealand romantic-comedy written and directed by Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek.

The film is a quirky, irreverent take on love, relationships, and breakups.

The story revolves around two women, Mel (Madeleine Sami) and Jen (Jackie van Beek), who run a small-time business specialising in breaking up couples too afraid or lazy to do it themselves.

The duo has a strong bond, rooted in their mutual cynicism about love after their own romantic failures.

Their methods are unconventional and often outrageous, ranging from impersonating police officers to staging dramatic infidelities.

The film is a blend of deadpan humour, slapstick, and heartfelt moments.

It explores themes of friendship, vulnerability, and the absurdities of modern relationships, all delivered with a distinct Kiwi comedic sensibility.

THE BREAKER UPPERERS screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 December 2024 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.  1hr 30 / Comedy / M / New Zealand / English language

FREE entry (including supper and refreshments after the screening). 

No bookings required, just turn up before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown. 

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Thursday 3 October 2024 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

ANATOMY OF A FALL is a 2023 French legal drama film directed by Justine Triet from a screenplay she co-wrote with Arthur Harari.

In an isolated mountain chalet in a remote town in the French Alps, German novelist Sandra Voyter, her university lecturer husband Samuel Maleski, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life for the past year. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel’s suspicious death is presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. Daniel faces a moral dilemma as the main witness.

What follows is an investigation into the circumstances of Samuel’s death and an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel’s conflicted relationship. Daniel is caught in the middle: between the trial and their home life.

ANATOMY OF A FALL premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2023, where it won the Palme d’Or and the Palm Dog Award and competed for the Queer Palm. It won six awards at the 49th César Awards, including Best Film, and also received five nominations at the 96th Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Triet), Best Actress (Hüller), and won Best Original Screenplay.

ANATOMY OF A FALL screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 3 October 2024 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown. Rated M15+ 2hr 30min Crime/Drama/Thriller French with English subtitles

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

REMINDER: The 2023/2024 Annual General Meeting of the Corangamite Film Society will be held from 6.45pm – 7.15pm just prior to the screening of ANATOMY OF A FALL. All are welcome to attend the AGM.

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Thursday 5 September 2024 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN is a 2012 Belgian drama film directed by Felix van Groeningen with a screenplay by Carl Joos and van Groeningen. It is based on the stage play of the same name by Johan Heldenbergh and Mieke Dobbels.

The film is set in Ghent, in the Flemish Region of Belgium, and chronicles the lives of Didier (Johan Heldenbergh) and Elise (Veerle Baetens) over seven years as they fall in love through their passion for bluegrass music. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage – but when an unexpected tragedy hits their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning to end, propelled by a soundtrack of foot-stomping bluegrass. 

The film garnered critical acclaim and was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards, and was on the nominated shortlist. The film was the winner of Best Foreign Film at the 39th César Awards and the winner of the 2013 Lux Prize.

The bluegrass soundtrack includes traditional songs as well as music composed for the film by Bjorn Eriksson. All the music in the band scenes is performed by the actors.

THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 September 2024 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown. Rated MA 15+ 1hr 52min Flemish with English subtitles. Drama/Music/Romance

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com