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The Surfer

A father returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood hometown in Australia, to surf with his son, after many years away living his life in the U.S.

But upon his arrival, he is humiliated by a group of locals, and drawn into a conflict that rises with the heat of summer. Escalating beyond any sense of control, he is pushed to his breaking point.

This psychological thriller from director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium), sees a return of the "Cage Rage" delivered in films such as 2018's Mandy.

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Fri. 20 March 2026 — Sun. 22 March 2026

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. With some of the best new adventure films from around the world plus a spotlight on locally-made films. Come back soon for details of ShAFF 2026.

The Chronology of Water

Fri. 6 February 2026 — Mon. 2 March 2026

Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Following Lidia's life from her earliest experiences, through a shifting flow of memories. A portrait of survival, sexuality and resilience, with a magnetic Imogen Poots.

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Thu. 22 January 2026 — Thu. 12 February 2026

Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their son. From Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the story that inspired the creation of Hamlet. With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

No Other Choice

Mon. 19 January 2026 — Thu. 12 February 2026

When Man-su is made redundant after 25 years at a paper company, he takes drastic action to try and secure a new job: eliminating his fellow former colleagues. Park Chan-wook directs this masterful social commentary on the cut-throat job market.