Calendar
Film times on Friday nights are 7.00 pm for refreshments and a chat before the start of the film at 7.30 pm. We hope you will enjoy our selection of films for 2025.
2026
Friday, 30 Jan, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
The Penguin Lessons
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.
Director: Peter Cattaneo; Writers: Jeff Pope, Tom Michell
Stars: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bruno Blas
2024, 12A , Drama, 1h 51m
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31973693/
The Penguin Lessons
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.
Director: Peter Cattaneo; Writers: Jeff Pope, Tom Michell
Stars: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bruno Blas
2024, 12A , Drama, 1h 51m
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31973693/
Friday, 20 Feb, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 start
When Fall is Coming
Michelle, a retiree in Burgundy, expects her grandson Lucas but a mistake ruins her plans. Her friend Marie-Claude's son is released from prison, reviving Michelle's purpose.
Director: François Ozon; Writers: François Ozon, Philippe Piazzo
Stars: Hélène Vincent, Josiane Balasko. Ludivine Sagnier
2024 1h 44 French drama
www.imdb.com/title/tt29482291/
When Fall is Coming
Michelle, a retiree in Burgundy, expects her grandson Lucas but a mistake ruins her plans. Her friend Marie-Claude's son is released from prison, reviving Michelle's purpose.
Director: François Ozon; Writers: François Ozon, Philippe Piazzo
Stars: Hélène Vincent, Josiane Balasko. Ludivine Sagnier
2024 1h 44 French drama
www.imdb.com/title/tt29482291/
Friday, 20 Mar, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 start
Tina
A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.
Director: Miki Magasiva; Writers: Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa
Stars: Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Eaton, Beulah Koale
2024 2h 4m Drama
www.imdb.com/title/tt29120447/
Tina
A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.
Director: Miki Magasiva; Writers: Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa
Stars: Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Eaton, Beulah Koale
2024 2h 4m Drama
www.imdb.com/title/tt29120447/
Friday, 17 Apr 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
The Roses
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.
Director: Jay Roach; Writers: Warren Adler, Tony McNamara
Stars: Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon
2025, 15, 1h 45 Dark comedy Satire, Screwball comedy, Tragedy, Comedy
www.imdb.com/title/tt31973693/
Friday, 15 May, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 start
Somebody to love
Rome, present day. Recently separated philosophy professor and father-of-one Piero has arrived for dinner at the home of Lara, a talented furniture restorer. Lara has just ended her own relationship with a married man; indicative, she feels, of her tendency towards dead-end romances. As the two begin to get to know each other, they must also navigate their competing inner voices.
Director: Paolo Genovese
Stars: Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati, Emanuela Fanelli, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Claudia Pandolfi, Vittoria Puccini, Marco Giallini, Maurizio Lastrico, Rocco Papaleo, Claudio Santamaria
Italy 98 mins Romance, adult themes, comedy
www.palacefilms.com.au/somebody-to-love
Somebody to love
Rome, present day. Recently separated philosophy professor and father-of-one Piero has arrived for dinner at the home of Lara, a talented furniture restorer. Lara has just ended her own relationship with a married man; indicative, she feels, of her tendency towards dead-end romances. As the two begin to get to know each other, they must also navigate their competing inner voices.
Director: Paolo Genovese
Stars: Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati, Emanuela Fanelli, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Claudia Pandolfi, Vittoria Puccini, Marco Giallini, Maurizio Lastrico, Rocco Papaleo, Claudio Santamaria
Italy 98 mins Romance, adult themes, comedy
www.palacefilms.com.au/somebody-to-love
Friday, 19 Jun 7.00 pm for a 7.30 start
The Tasters
Seven women are forced to taste Hitler's food to check for poison. As they spend time together, their relationships evolve between loyalty and betrayal.
Director: Silvio Soldini; Writers: Rosella Postorino, Doriana Leondeff, Silvio Soldini
Stars: Elisa Schlott, Max Riemelt, Alma Hasun
2025 German, Drama, History
www.imdb.com/title/tt27811248/
The Tasters
Seven women are forced to taste Hitler's food to check for poison. As they spend time together, their relationships evolve between loyalty and betrayal.
Director: Silvio Soldini; Writers: Rosella Postorino, Doriana Leondeff, Silvio Soldini
Stars: Elisa Schlott, Max Riemelt, Alma Hasun
2025 German, Drama, History
www.imdb.com/title/tt27811248/
