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25.01.2022 Only two sleeps to go (or a few extra in Melbourne)! Don't miss out on the opening night of the 2021 British Film Festival with the Australian premiere of feel good comedy THE DUKE, starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. There are still limited event and film only tickets left in most cities so don't delay!
25.01.2022 THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD premiered at the last Festival and if you missed it, you're in luck - it's just been released at Palace Cinemas! A fabulous cast including Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie star in this thrillingly realised adaptation of Charles Dickens' autobiographical novel. Book your tickets now at www.palacecinemas.com.au
24.01.2022 It has been a royally good run at the #Britishfilmfest and with just over a week left, we are excited to announce that we've programmed additional sessions for Official Secrets, Fisherman's Friends and Mrs Lowry & Son! Browse through here: https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/
23.01.2022 THE BEST OF THE FEST is now REVEALED! Don't miss the encore screenings of: The Professor and The Madman, starring Sean Penn and Mel Gibson Hope Gap, led by the brilliant and layered performances of Annette Bening and Bill Nighy, Military Wives, our Opening Night inspiring drama The epic Mr. Jones
22.01.2022 Part of our 7 from the 70s retrospective is family film THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Adapted from Edith Nesbit's much-loved 1906 novel, it follows the adventures of the Waterbury Children - Bobbie (Jenny Agutter), Phyllis (Sally Thomsett) and Peter (Gary Warren). Tickets on sale now: https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/fil/the-railway-children
19.01.2022 Our GIVEAWAY bonanza continues! SYDNEY Fairgrounds Festival is returning to Berry this Dec 6 - 7 headlined by the immortal Liam Gallagher! To coincide with our screenings of Liam’s doco, ‘As It Was’ we’re giving away 2 x Adult GA Weekend tickets + camping to see the man himself at this year’s Fairgrounds! For your chance to win simply like this post and tag your Britpop fan friend! Learn more: http://fairgrounds.com.au
19.01.2022 Another past festival hit, A QUIET PASSION, features Cynthia Nixon in a role far removed from her ‘Sex and the City’ character. Acclaimed director Terence Davies’ 2017 masterpiece was dubbed a bold and beautiful portrayal of poet Emily Dickinson and is a period drama well worth re-visiting. Available on iTunes, Google Play and YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3SyPbUTEeU
18.01.2022 How does a film starring Colin Firth set in beautiful northern Italy sound? The compelling Michael Winterbottom drama GENOVA serves as a reminder of what makes this part of the world so special, particularly poignant during these recent trying times. Colin Firth plays a father who takes his two daughters to live abroad for a year following the sudden death of his wife. There are new starts and new romance but danger lurking around every picturesque corner. View it on iTunes, Google Play or YouTube https://www.palacefilms.com.au/genova/
18.01.2022 Welcome to our LAST WEEK Australia! We'd like to thank everyone for having joined the festival so far. Spring is almost over and we hope you've got to catch some of the most anticipated British films of the year before everyone else!
18.01.2022 Like many events this year, the Cannes Film Festival won't be physically taking place but that didn't mean the Official Selections couldn't be announced last week. Films from the UK that scored a nod included LOVER'S ROCK and MANGROVE, both by Steve McQueen, LIMBO by Ben Sharrock and AMMONITE starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Movingly, Steve McQueen has dedicated his films to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. https://www.screendaily.com//steve-mcqueen/5150321.article
17.01.2022 British Film Festival favourite Dame Judi Dench has been busy during lockdown. Not only is she this month's British Vogue covergirl, see how she answers questions from 18 of her most famous fans, including Sir Ian Mackellan, Kate Moss and Daniel Craig, to name a few. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=618YE3XmIQI&feature=youtu.be
17.01.2022 Our specially priced British Film Festival eTicket bundles will only be on sale until tomorrow so if you plan on seeing lots of fab films (and let's face it, this lineup is positively brimming with great titles) then make sure you jump online and secure one Details here: https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/eticket-bundle
17.01.2022 The beloved Sean Connery turned 90 last week! The Scottish actor, known most famously for his role as James Bond, doesn't seem to be showing signs of slowing down. Many regard him as the best Bond to grace the silver screen, what do you think?
16.01.2022 Our Closing Night for the Australian Premiere of the much anticipated thriller THE GOOD LIAR is selling super fast, but regular sessions will also be showing at all festival venues, so we've got everyone covered. See you there! https://bit.ly/2q5vPid
16.01.2022 Calling all choc top lovers! Make sure you have room for a British Film Festival themed 'Eton mess' choc top. Made by hand, they feature Connoisseur boysenberry ice cream dipped in delicious chocolate and topped with crushed meringue and a strawberry lolly! #BFF20 #BestofBritish
16.01.2022 Legendary director Ken Loach tells the story of a family pushed to breaking point as a result of the 2008 financial collapse in SORRY WE MISSED YOU. Loach's characteristic visual style and storytelling explores the struggles of the modern British working class in this past festival hit. See it now on iTunes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdnSZ6J6HA
16.01.2022 Are you the lucky winner?! Enter the competition to win tickets to this unmistakably unique event. Returning to Australia from January 18 - don’t miss your chance to witness the man, the actor and his many roles in DAVID SUCHET, POIROT AND MORE: A RETROSPECTIVE. Hosted by the extraordinary Jane Hutcheon, this is an event you won’t want to miss. To enter the competition, simply like this post and tag the friend you’d like to take! The winner will be drawn on Dec 17. Only the winner will be notified. More info: http://bit.ly/2H2SRve
16.01.2022 Set in and around a restaurant during a single evening, BOILING POINT follows an emotionally scarred London chef, played by Stephen Graham, who struggles to keep it together Tickets now on sale here: https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/films/boiling-point
15.01.2022 Hello Melbourne! Due to popular demand, our festival guest Timothy Spall will also introduce an additional session of MRS LOWRY & SON at Palace Balwyn on Sunday Nov 24. More info here: https://bit.ly/2XdxNZI . Don't miss out!
15.01.2022 A political thriller with an all-star cast, OFFICIAL SECRETS is based on a true story from 2003. As politicians in Britain and the US angle to invade Iraq, GCHQ translator Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley) leaks a classified e-mail that urges spying on members of the UN Security Council to force through the resolution to go to war. Charged with breaking the Official Secrets Act, and facing imprisonment, Katharine and her lawyers set out to defend her actions. With her life, li...berty and marriage threatened, she must stand up for what she believes in. Catch it now on iTunes, Google Play or YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP4zhzIyTUA
13.01.2022 Feel like being transported to the UK? Virtually, of course. We’ve partnered with DocPlay to give you an exclusive opportunity to access quality documentaries at home. To get you started, here are some of our recommendations: two rock’n’roll tales in LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS and ERIC CLAPTON: LIFE IN 12 BARS, Michael Caine’s journey through 1960s London in MY GENERATION, and political leadership in WINSTON CHURCHILL: WALKING WITH DESTINY. So sit back, grab a cuppa and click the link below to access a 45-day free trial http://mad.mn/docplay-palace-cinemas
13.01.2022 Hey Perth! We were so glad to see so many of you at the Opening Night of the 2020 British Film Festival Presented by Palace, for the Perth premieres of the riotous reimagining of Noël Coward’s classic comedy BLITHE SPIRIT starring Dame Judi Dench and Dan Stevens. What a fabulous night at Luna Leederville, Luna on SX, Palace Raine Square and Windsor Cinema, with the Opening Receptions presented by Bulldog London Dry Gin, featuring music by: Swing Shift Big Band, the Dušan Cu...culoski Trio, the Sylvia Cornes Duo, and WAYJO. Photo Credit: Anthony Tran We would like to thank our sponsors: Gold Partners - Schweppes, BBC First Media Partner - SBS World Movies, Fine Music Sydney Supporting Partners - T2, Bulldog London Dry Gin, Alex Hotel, The Yorkshireman’s Pie Company.
12.01.2022 We hope you are keeping safe and well. Rest assured, the British Film Festival is planning to return and present the very best in films from the British Isles. In the meantime, re-live one of the festival hits of last year, FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS. Set in Cornwall, the uplifting and picturesque tale of a part-time sea shanty group who hit the big time will be sure to entertain you with its’ wit, warmth and energy. Available to download on iTunes. https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/films/fishermans-friends
12.01.2022 Perhaps a comedy is next on your watchlist? OLD BOYS is a charming boarding school tale set in the 80s, where unspoken crushes and social battles rule supreme. Available to stream on Stan or rent on iTunes, Google Play or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHT-Ua6x_-4
12.01.2022 If you're a music lover you won't want to miss ERIC CLAPTON: LOCKDOWN SESSIONS An intimately staged concert from Eric Clapton and his band, this film follows the recording of a new live album, featuring acoustic renditions of past hits, in the English countryside during the pandemic. Session details here: https://britishfilmfestival.com.au//eric-clapton-lockdown-
11.01.2022 We're very much looking forward to hosting Timothy Spall at Palace James St in Brisbane and Palace Byron Bay for our last Q&As! 3-4 Dec. https://bit.ly/2NM6KSi
11.01.2022 'Charmingly broad and appropriately goofy...' HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE - ROTTEN ROMANS is showing now at the #BritishFilmfest. History has never been so naughty! https://bit.ly/2pRiNVf
10.01.2022 Sydney, Timothy Spall is heading your way for another great Q&A at Chauvel Cinema! There might be some tickets left: https://bit.ly/2ppmelW
10.01.2022 Just to get you ready for our exciting Q&As with Timothy Spall for the screenings of the charming Mrs Lowry & Son, here are 10 things you need to know about L.S Lowry. ‘My ambition was to put the industrial scene on the map’ https://bit.ly/2CLlTNo
09.01.2022 We were so glad to see so many smiling faces at the Opening Night of the 2020 British Film Festival Presented by Palace, for the Adelaide and Canberra premieres of the riotous reimagining of Noël Coward’s classic comedy BLITHE SPIRIT starring Dame Judi Dench and Dan Stevens. What a fabulous night at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas in Adelaide and Palace Electric Cinemas in Canberra, with the Opening Receptions presented by Bulldog London Dry Gin. Performance by the fabulous Tilt... Trio in Canberra. We would like to thank our sponsors: Gold Partners - Schweppes, BBC First Media Partner - SBS World Movies, Fine Music Sydney Supporting Partners - T2, Bulldog London Dry Gin
08.01.2022 WIN a double pass to a sparkling Opera high tea and fully costumed entertainment for two (valued at $198) at The Castlereagh on 14 Sat Dec! To enter the draw, simply subscribe to our friends' Opera Bites free e-news at www.operabites.com.au by midnight on 6/12/19. Enjoy!
08.01.2022 Rewind to 2013 and Festival hit STILL LIFE was released, the multi award-winning film from Uberto Pasolini, producer of the worldwide hit 'The Full Monty'. The story of a council case worker who tracks those found dead and alone, STILL LIFE is a poignant and inspirational drama about a quiet, optimistic and selfless man who finds joy in helping everyone but himself. Available to rent on iTunes, Google Play or YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt9CsXrlO8Y
07.01.2022 More than 800 patrons joined us over the weekend to welcome Festival Guest Timothy Spall to Melbourne. Thank you all for joining us!
07.01.2022 As we celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen, we also look back on how her formidable reign has been featured in a plethora of films and TV series over the years. One of the best would have to be Stephen Frear and Peter Morgan's THE QUEEN from 2006. You can stream Helen Mirren's Oscar winning performance on Foxtel or Binge and rent on Google Play or YouTube What's your favourite film about the Monarch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqL42sjb96I
07.01.2022 While we eagerly await the reopening of Palace Cinemas in July, why not check out some quality documentaries on DocPlay? Our recommendations include: The life and career of one of Britain’s foremost filmmakers in VERSUS: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF KEN LOACH, an intimate portrait of comic genius Spike Milligan in I TOLD YOU I WAS ILL THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SPIKE MILLIGAN, and the remarkable story of iconic band Oasis in OASIS SUPERSONIC. So, sit back, relax and click the link ...below to access a 45-day free trial http://mad.mn/docplay-palace-cinemas
07.01.2022 '...A taut thriller, The Good Liar keeps you guessing ’til its explosive end... 'What a pleasure it is to see two such giants going head to head. They manage to be both warm and scary.' https://bit.ly/33PH3WC SHOWING TONIGHT at our Closing Night events and regular screenings across the country!
06.01.2022 THE BEST OF THE FEST screenings start tomorrow! Hurry they’re selling fast: https://britishfilmfestival.com.au/
06.01.2022 English actress Kate Duchêne (Afterlife, The Worst Witch, An Education) stars in ROXANE, screening as part of the reignited Alliance Française French Film Festival nationally from July 14. When the chicken farms in picturesque Brittany face financial ruin, a Breton poultry farmer aims to raise funds by broadcasting his rendition of Cyrano de Bergerac via YouTube with his favourite hen and star-in-the-making, Roxane. Tickets on sale today https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/fff20-roxane/
06.01.2022 We were delighted to welcome Timothy Spall to the Chauvel Cinema last night. Huge thanks to our generous sponsor Mini for the stunning British Film Festival themed Mini!
06.01.2022 WIN! Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Skyfall in Concert in a special event timed to James Bond returning to the big screen in April 2020 with Bond 25. To win two tickets to SKYFALL in Concert next year, tell us your favourite James Bond film and why? Find out more: https://bit.ly/2qVXVMO
06.01.2022 Brisbane! What a fabulous night at Palace Barracks for the Opening Night of the 2020 British Film Festival Presented by Palace, for the Brisbane premiere of the riotous reimagining of Noël Coward’s classic comedy BLITHE SPIRIT starring Dame Judi Dench and Dan Stevens. The Opening Reception was presented by Bulldog London Dry Gin and featured a musical performance by Ella Smyth Band. Photo Credits: Botanical Booths and Georgia Harawira... We would like to thank our sponsors: Gold Partners - Schweppes, BBC First Media Partner - SBS World Movies, Fine Music Sydney Supporting Partners - T2, Bulldog London Dry Gin
05.01.2022 LOVE SARAH is a heartwarming tale of 19 year old Clarissa, determined to fulfil her late mother's wish of opening a bakery. She enlists the help of her mother's best friend and her estranged grandmother to join her on a journey to establish a London store filled with love, hope and colourful pastries from all over the world. Treat yourself at Palace Cinemas from Thursday July 2
04.01.2022 Fest guest Timothy Spall is about to land in Australia and he's looking forward to meeting with locals at the Q&As of our festival hit Mrs Lowry & Son in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Byron Bay! Find your session here https://bit.ly/33Z4mNT
03.01.2022 One of the 4K restorations featured this Festival is FLASH GORDON, also celebrating it's 40th anniversary. With a rocking soundtrack composed, performed and produced by Queen the vibrant space opera adapted from the 1930s comic strip is a must-see. Book now www.britishfilmfestival.com.au #BFF20 #bestofbritish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6uOHnxf85g
02.01.2022 Make sure you keep up to date with all the latest MINI British Film Festival news by subscribing to our newsletter...just sign up via our website! We look forward to announcing more details about this year's festival soon. Who's looking forward to coming back to the cinema?
02.01.2022 There was another great loss to the film industry recently with the passing of director Alan Parker. He was behind hits such as FAME, THE COMMITMENTS, EVITA and MIDNIGHT EXPRESS amongst many more. Parker was highly respected and described by Andrew Lloyd Webber as 'one of the few directors to truly understand musicals on screen'. Vale
