The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024 returns to Palace Nova Cinemas November 6 - December 8. For festival program and additional details, please visit britishfilmfestival.com.au
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024 - Opening Night
Delight in live music, scrumptious British fare, drinks, a sweet treat courtesy of Russell Hobbs and cinema snack courtesy of Lexus, before the premiere of Steve McQueen’s visually stunning drama Blitz. Plus, more!
Delight in live music, scrumptious British fare, drinks, a sweet treat courtesy of Russell Hobbs and cinema snack courtesy of Lexus, before the premiere of Steve McQueen’s visually stunning drama Blitz. Plus, more!
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024 - Special Event
Join us for a special Sunday event screening of Conclave, the new film from acclaimed director Edward Berger, starring Ralph Fiennes and an all-star ensemble cast. Ticketholders receive a drink on arrival!
Join us for a special Sunday event screening of Conclave, the new film from acclaimed director Edward Berger, starring Ralph Fiennes and an all-star ensemble cast. Ticketholders receive a drink on arrival!
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024 - Special Event
Enjoy a The Glendronach whisky cocktail on arrival before these special screenings of gripping historical drama Firebrand.
Enjoy a The Glendronach whisky cocktail on arrival before these special screenings of gripping historical drama Firebrand.
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024 - Closing Night
Say cheerio to the festival with a G&T or mocktail prior to the Australian Premiere screenings of We Live in Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.
Say cheerio to the festival with a G&T or mocktail prior to the Australian Premiere screenings of We Live in Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.
BFF24 Four Letters of Love
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Featuring a commanding ensemble cast, Polly Steele’s tender character piece navigates the human condition. Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Featuring a commanding ensemble cast, Polly Steele’s tender character piece navigates the human condition. Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each
BFF24 Blur: To The End
From: Nov 6, 2024
This all-access documentary captures the emotional return of Blur, highlighting their new album and sold-out Wembley Stadium shows, showcasing the band’s enduring influen
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This all-access documentary captures the emotional return of Blur, highlighting their new album and sold-out Wembley Stadium shows, showcasing the band’s enduring influen
BFF24 Grey Matter
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Starring Eloise Smyth and Stephanie Beacham, this evocative drama has earned accolades at the Naples International Film Festival and winning Best For
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Starring Eloise Smyth and Stephanie Beacham, this evocative drama has earned accolades at the Naples International Film Festival and winning Best For
BFF24 The Radleys
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Have you ever thought something was a little…off about the neighbours? In the case of The Radleys, the neighbours are vampires. In this funny yet sin
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Have you ever thought something was a little…off about the neighbours? In the case of The Radleys, the neighbours are vampires. In this funny yet sin
BFF24 The Return
From: Nov 6, 2024
Director Uberto Pasolini’s adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey reunites The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in a film that exudes
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Director Uberto Pasolini’s adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey reunites The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in a film that exudes
BFF24 The Salt Path
From: Nov 6, 2024
After losing their home and livelihood, a middle-aged couple, Ray (Gillian Anderson) and Moth (Jason Isaacs), embark on a 630-mile walk along the sou
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After losing their home and livelihood, a middle-aged couple, Ray (Gillian Anderson) and Moth (Jason Isaacs), embark on a 630-mile walk along the sou
BFF24 Bird
From: Nov 6, 2024
Andrea Arnold returns to the festival with a touching tale centered on a distracted father, Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn), and his imaginative 12-yea
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Andrea Arnold returns to the festival with a touching tale centered on a distracted father, Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn), and his imaginative 12-yea
BFF24 Blitz
From: Nov 6, 2024
Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safet
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Steve McQueen’s Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safet
BFF24 Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium
From: Nov 6, 2024
Working as a companion piece to Blur: To the End, this epic is a two-hour cinematic concert experience that captures the 2023 historic shows which occurred at the histori
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Working as a companion piece to Blur: To the End, this epic is a two-hour cinematic concert experience that captures the 2023 historic shows which occurred at the histori
BFF24 And Mrs
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Gemma's life is about to take a dramatic turn. Living in London, she faces the sudden loss of her American fiancé, Nathan, just before their wedding
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Gemma's life is about to take a dramatic turn. Living in London, she faces the sudden loss of her American fiancé, Nathan, just before their wedding
BFF24 We Live in Time
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE With stunningly nuanced performances from Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this cleverly structured romance, directed by John Crowle
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE With stunningly nuanced performances from Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this cleverly structured romance, directed by John Crowle
BFF24 Widow Clicquot
From: Nov 6, 2024
The story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century.
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The story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century.
BFF24 The Shamrock Spitfire
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE The future of Europe teeters on the edge as intense battles erupts in the skies over southern England. Among the first to enlist in the Royal Air Fo
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE The future of Europe teeters on the edge as intense battles erupts in the skies over southern England. Among the first to enlist in the Royal Air Fo
BFF24 The Song Remains the Same
From: Nov 6, 2024
The iconic “Rockumentary” returns to cinemas profiling legendary rock band Led Zeppelin 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City, interspersed with fan
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The iconic “Rockumentary” returns to cinemas profiling legendary rock band Led Zeppelin 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City, interspersed with fan
BFF24 The Stones and Brian Jones
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Renowned documentarian Nick Broomfield uncovers the true story of Brian Jones, the creative force and heartbreaker behind what would become the world
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Renowned documentarian Nick Broomfield uncovers the true story of Brian Jones, the creative force and heartbreaker behind what would become the world
BFF24 This Time Next Year
From: Nov 6, 2024
Meet Minnie and Quinn, who discover at a New Year’s Eve party that they share a unique bond — they were born on New Year’s Day, in the same London ho
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Meet Minnie and Quinn, who discover at a New Year’s Eve party that they share a unique bond — they were born on New Year’s Day, in the same London ho
BFF24 Timestalker
From: Nov 6, 2024
UK comedian Alice Lowe’s second feature weaves a time bending tale of a woman’s misguided, fatal attraction to the same bad boy across six centuries.
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UK comedian Alice Lowe’s second feature weaves a time bending tale of a woman’s misguided, fatal attraction to the same bad boy across six centuries.
BFF24 Tuesday
From: Nov 6, 2024
Death takes the form of a giant macaw in this idiosyncratic fairytale about acceptance and letting go, featuring a career-defining performance from Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
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Death takes the form of a giant macaw in this idiosyncratic fairytale about acceptance and letting go, featuring a career-defining performance from Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
BFF24 The Outrun
From: Nov 6, 2024
Saoirse Ronan both produces and stars in this poignant adaptation about a recovering addict who returns to her childhood home on Scotland’s Orkney Islands. Seeking refug
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Saoirse Ronan both produces and stars in this poignant adaptation about a recovering addict who returns to her childhood home on Scotland’s Orkney Islands. Seeking refug
BFF24 A Room with A View
From: Nov 6, 2024
Renowned British actress Dame Margaret Natalie Smith CH DBE, celebrated for her sharp wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, has left an incredible legacy. A career span
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Renowned British actress Dame Margaret Natalie Smith CH DBE, celebrated for her sharp wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, has left an incredible legacy. A career span
BFF24 Henry V
From: Nov 6, 2024
Marking 35 years since release, this 1989 rendition of Henry V, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, offers a striking adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play of th
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Marking 35 years since release, this 1989 rendition of Henry V, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, offers a striking adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play of th
BFF24 Lies We Tell
From: Nov 6, 2024
In this modern reimagining of Sheridan Le Fanu’s Gothic novel Uncle Silas, an orphaned heiress must navigate sinister family plots to claim her inher
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In this modern reimagining of Sheridan Le Fanu’s Gothic novel Uncle Silas, an orphaned heiress must navigate sinister family plots to claim her inher
BFF24 Merchant Ivory
From: Nov 6, 2024
In the 1980s and '90s, Merchant Ivory Productions became synonymous with prestige arthouse cinema, known for its stunning cinematography, lush settin
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In the 1980s and '90s, Merchant Ivory Productions became synonymous with prestige arthouse cinema, known for its stunning cinematography, lush settin
BFF24 Poison
From: Nov 6, 2024
This intimate exploration of grief and healing marks the feature debut of Désirée Nosbusch, featuring powerful performances by Tim Roth and Trine Dyr
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This intimate exploration of grief and healing marks the feature debut of Désirée Nosbusch, featuring powerful performances by Tim Roth and Trine Dyr
BFF24 Ratcatcher
From: Nov 6, 2024
Marking the 25th anniversary of her stunning and confident debut feature, Lynne Ramsay offers a haunting portrayal of a troubled childhood in Glasgow. Set against the bac
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Marking the 25th anniversary of her stunning and confident debut feature, Lynne Ramsay offers a haunting portrayal of a troubled childhood in Glasgow. Set against the bac
BFF24 The Lion in Winter
From: Nov 6, 2024
Presented in a stunning new 4K restoration, this iconic historical drama directed by Anthony Harvey, based on James Goldman's stage play, depicts the intense and manipula
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Presented in a stunning new 4K restoration, this iconic historical drama directed by Anthony Harvey, based on James Goldman's stage play, depicts the intense and manipula
BFF24 The Music Lovers
From: Nov 6, 2024
From iconoclastic filmmaker Ken Russell, known for his flamboyant and unorthodox style, The Music Lovers explores the tumultuous life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tch
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From iconoclastic filmmaker Ken Russell, known for his flamboyant and unorthodox style, The Music Lovers explores the tumultuous life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tch
BFF24 A Man for All Seasons
From: Nov 6, 2024
Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Fred Zinnemann’s A Man for All Seasons, based upon the play by Robert Bo
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Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Fred Zinnemann’s A Man for All Seasons, based upon the play by Robert Bo
BFF24 The Problem with People
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser star as estranged cousins who, despite never having met, must resolve a generation’s worth of family disputes - before th
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser star as estranged cousins who, despite never having met, must resolve a generation’s worth of family disputes - before th
BFF24 Firebrand
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE In the final months of King Henry VIII's reign, his sixth wife, Katherine Parr, faces the perilous challenges of the Tudor court. Portrayed by Alicia
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE In the final months of King Henry VIII's reign, his sixth wife, Katherine Parr, faces the perilous challenges of the Tudor court. Portrayed by Alicia
BFF24 Hard Truths
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Returning with his 23rd film, director Mike Leigh reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies) to craft a challenging yet compassionate expl
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Returning with his 23rd film, director Mike Leigh reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies) to craft a challenging yet compassionate expl
BFF24 Heat And Dust
From: Nov 6, 2024
Directed by James Ivory, based on the novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, this epic historical melodrama weaves together two parallel narratives set in India: one in the 1920s
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Directed by James Ivory, based on the novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, this epic historical melodrama weaves together two parallel narratives set in India: one in the 1920s
BFF24 Falling Into Place
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE When Kira seeks refuge from her complicated love life in a quiet Scottish coastal town, she meets Ian, a kindred spirit dealing with his own family s
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE When Kira seeks refuge from her complicated love life in a quiet Scottish coastal town, she meets Ian, a kindred spirit dealing with his own family s
BFF24 Chuck Chuck Baby
From: Nov 6, 2024
Set against the backdrop of a chicken processing plant in industrial North Wales, Chuck Chuck Baby weaves a story of love, loss, music, and female fr
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Set against the backdrop of a chicken processing plant in industrial North Wales, Chuck Chuck Baby weaves a story of love, loss, music, and female fr
BFF24 Conclave
From: Nov 6, 2024
Featuring a commanding central performance from famed British actor Ralph Fiennes comes the star-studded dramatic thriller Conclave, which delves into one of the world’s
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Featuring a commanding central performance from famed British actor Ralph Fiennes comes the star-studded dramatic thriller Conclave, which delves into one of the world’s
BFF24 Edge Of Summer
From: Nov 6, 2024
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Lucy Cohen's Edge of Summer is a poignant coming-of-age story filled with the tension of adolescence. Evie (Flora Hylton) travels to Cornwall with he
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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Lucy Cohen's Edge of Summer is a poignant coming-of-age story filled with the tension of adolescence. Evie (Flora Hylton) travels to Cornwall with he