by GREG KING The Spanish Film Festival runs screens from April 21 at Palace Cinemas around the country. The Spanish Film Festival features some 38 feature films this year from Spain and several Latin American Countries. The opening night feature is the delightful Spanish Affair and it closes with Wild Tales. To find out more… Continue Reading »
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2015 – REVIEWS
By GREG KING. Celebrating its 26th year in 2015, the Alliance Française French Film Festival is a highly anticipated and extremely popular event on the Australian cultural calendar. It is not only the biggest film festival in Australia; it is also the biggest festival of French films outside of France. Over a period of eight… Continue Reading »
YOUNG AT HEART FILM FESTIVAL – interview with Mathieu Ravier
by GREG KING The Young At Heart film festival began in 2006, with screenings in Sydney. Over the years it has grown in size, and this year it is also coming to Melbourne. The festival will screen at the Balwayn and Brighton Bay cinemas from March 14-March 22. The festival screens a mix of new… Continue Reading »
21st GREEK FILM FESTIVAL – interview with Penny Kyrioanou
by GREG KING The 21st Greek Film Festival screens a diverse range of contemporary Greek documentaries, dramas, comedies and short films. The festival screens at Palace Cinemas around the country from October 15 to November 2. The opening night film is the drama Little England from director Pantelis Voulgaris. The star of the film Andreas… Continue Reading »
NADIR CASELLI interview
by GREG KING Italian actress Nadir Caselli is a special guest of the Italian Film Festival this year, and is visiting Australia to introduce her films and participate in some Q&A sessions. Nadir appears in two films in this year’s program – the ensemble romantic comedy University: More Than Friends and the comedy I Can… Continue Reading »
AICE ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL 2014 – interview with Keith Lawrence
by GREG KING Now in its 11th year, the AICE Israeli Film Festival presents the best of contemporary Israeli cinema to Australian audiences. This year’s program highlights the diverse range of Israeli cinema, from rollicking comedies to sensitive dramas, from riveting, political documentaries to hot-blooded romance. Produced by Palace Cinemas and the Australia Israel Cultural… Continue Reading »