Diagnosed with leukemia, a successful orchestra conductor learns that he is adopted, and his younger brother is in a village marching band. The conductor decides to help them win a regional contest.

A French chef in search of fame tries to help the young Lili-Beth win a culinary competition. But to do so he must contend with the hostility of an entire village towards Sonia, the intransigent local customs officer.

Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

From his poor childhood to his rise to fame, from his triumphs to his failures, from Paris to New York, discover the exceptional journey of an artist. Intimate, intense, fragile and indestructible, devoted to his art until the very end, here is one of the most immortal singers of all time: Charles Aznavour.

Inspired by incredible true events, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer’s sharp and engrossing new social comedy follows a self-assured auctioneer whose professional and personal integrity is challenged by the discovery of a long-lost masterpiece.

France. End of the 19th century. Louise Violet 40, a Parisian teacher, is sent on a mission to the French countryside. But in a place where the daily life is linked to the seasons, land and crops, she must first convince parents to send their kids to school. With the help of the mayor, she is gradually accepted by the parents and their children. But soon, her past catches up with her. Despite the obstacles she faces, Miss Violet will give her heart and soul to her belief that education is the key to freedom.

Julien, a young teacher, is wrongfully accused of sexual misconduct by a teenage girl from his class. As he faces mounting pressures from the girl’s older brother and her classmates, the situation spirals out of control. Allegations spread, the entire school is thrown into turmoil, and the teacher has to fight to clear his name.

One of France’s most beloved and awarded actors, the remarkable Daniel Auteuil is also an accomplished writer and director in his own right, and the engrossing new legal thriller THE THREAD finds him once again in top form.

Winner of three major awards at Cannes and Best Actor at the recent European Film Awards, writer/director Boris Lojkine’s propulsive drama follows a young courier as he races across Paris whilst preparing for a life-changing residency interview.

Crocodile Dundee burst onto global screens, and into the hearts of millions, nearly 40 years ago, and remains Australia's most successful film ever. film ever. What were the magic ingredients that contributed to this cultural icon? And why does it still mean so much to so many? The 4K restoration of the film led to the discovery of precious material in the archives of John Cornell, the co-creator of Crocodile Dundee, and the late husband of Australia's beloved Delvene Delaney. Inspired to share this treasure trove, Delvene invites you to intimate glimpse into the compelling combination of chemistry, collaboration and courage of this incredible film. LOVE OF AN ICON: THE LEGEND OF CROCODILE DUNDEE, unravels the many layers, stories and characters that are at the heart of CROCODILE DUNDEE. So much more than a 'making of, this rich tapestry reveals that when anything is made with conviction, mateship, self-belief and humour .... Everything becomes possible.

In a remote, tradition-bound village, teenage Ahmet dreams of more than a life tending sheep. Against grieving his mother’s death, being silenced by his father, and protecting his mute younger brother, Ahmet finds hope in unexpected place - a secret rave – and in a blooming love with the beautiful Aya. Director Georgi M. Unkovski’s debut captures the tension between tradition and individuality with heart and authenticity, using a largely non-professional cast to tell a poignant, liberating coming-of-age story about love, identity, and art’s liberating power.

Untouched by modern life, 90-year-old Agatha Bock tends her Manitoba farm just as she has since the 1950s—by hand, without a car or phone. She preserves seeds, grows everything from beans to watermelons, and shares vivid, humorous memories as she works. Filmed over six years on 16mm by her artist niece Amalie Atkins and an all-female crew, this quietly profound debut is a luminous ode to simplicity and self-sufficiency.

It’s 1990 in Iraq, and under the iron fist of Saddam Hussein extreme poverty is on the rise. Despite the circumstances, it’s still mandatory that all Iraqis celebrate the president’s birthday. An unlucky classroom draw finds nine-year-old Lamia given the unenviable task of baking the birthday cake for her class. Accompanied by grandmother, Lamia departs her home in the marshes for the big city, to procure the ingredients for the dreaded cake. Beautifully shot and acted, and with a keen sense of time and place, this film makes for an exhilarating adventure.

Nora (Reinsve), an accomplished stage actress, reunites with her estranged father, the once-revered director Gustav (Skarsgård). He asks Nora to take the lead role in a new, deeply personal film. In anger over his past abandonment of her and her sister, Nora declines. He instead casts eager Hollywood star Rachel Kemp (Fanning), and begins work on the ambitious and risky film. But filial connections run deep, and the personal and the artistic intersect in this profound, funny and deeply moving film.

Musician Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden) travels to Wallis Island, Wales, to play a private gig for a huge fee – courtesy of resident millionaire Charles (Tim Key). Herb isn’t too pleased to learn that the gig is actually a reunion show with his former bandmate and lover, Nell Mortimer (Mulligan). As the pair rehearse, old tensions resurface and sparks fly, while the relentlessly positive Charles tries to keep the peace and his dream gig on track. Combining laughs with deep emotion, this beautifully performed ballad is pitch perfect.

A crowd-pleaser set in a picturesque Scottish village where contestants from around the globe have gathered for the annual World Porridge Making Championship. CPH:DOX 2025. Each year, the sleepy Scottish village of Carrbridge bursts to life for the World Porridge Championships. Locals and eccentric international contestants - including Lisa, a reigning champ, Toby, a taco chef from Australia, and seven-time finalist, Nick - go head-to-head in a spirited oat-off. With warmth and humour, director Constantine Costi captures the charm and spunk of this Highlands competition with warmth, respect, and lashings of humour.

Though in the throes of a separation, Anna and Magnus still spend time together for the sake of their three children. Sea worker Magnus unsuccessfully attempts to assert himself as the patriarch. Artist Anna creates artworks that fail to receive suitable recognition. In their interactions, there is the familiarity of a long-held love, but also wit-filled indication of why the split is happening. A deep love and emotion is felt in this film, not only for the humans at its heart, but for the sweeping natural Icelandic landscapes decorating this gentle study of a family.

Being of short stature, Will (Phil Moniz) could never compete in the sport he loved: racewalking. When he sets his sights on channelling his passion into coaching instead, everyone is quick to write him off – not least the national walking champ, Ched, a himbo coached by Will’s own volatile uncle. Enter Matt (Kevin Claydon, 21 Thunder; The Girlfriend Experience), a burnt-out baseball pitcher who happens to have an ideal racewalking stride. He and Will team up to take on Ched and all those who would dismiss them. Written and directed by stars Moniz and Claydon, this charming, Happy Gilmore-inspired sports comedy was a hit with audiences and critics – and the jury – at Slamdance.

The film begins with a family traveling on an isolated road, where an unfortunate bump in the road leads to their car being damaged. At the repair shop in the middle of the night, a worker observes something that triggers a memory with immense repercussions. From here, Panahi takes the audience on a thrilling emotional rollercoaster involving a great ensemble cast. We follow characters whose circumstances might well be very different from our own, but whose dilemmas, and choices between forgiveness and retribution, immerse us fully.