BFF25 Dragonfly

BFF25 Dragonfly

BFF25 Dragonfly

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

This compassionate drama from writer-director Paul Andrew Williams, gradually sharpens into a nerve-pricking psychological thriller as the serpentine story unfolds. Andrea Riseborough delivers a transfixing performance as Colleen, a solitary neighbour who steps in to care for Elsie (Brenda Blethyn), an elderly woman fiercely guarding her independence. Their friendship begins with quiet gestures and gentle companionship, yet beneath the surface something darker stirs. As debit cards are exchanged and small boundaries blur, trust becomes uncertain, and an ordinary act of kindness evolves into a tense contest of control.

Shot with intimate precision by Vanessa Whyte and underscored by Raffertie’s delicately needling score, the film captures the fragile intersection between care and coercion. Jason Watkins brings steel-edged nuance as Elsie’s wary son, whose suspicions heighten the unease. Williams balances warmth and dread with striking clarity, crafting a story that resonates long after the credits roll. Dragonfly is both a love letter to resilience and a razor-edged portrait of modern loneliness, sparking vital questions about dignity, duty, and the ethics of care.

“A stark, fierce, wonderfully acted film.” — The Guardian

WINNER
Best Performance in an International Narrative Feature, Tribeca Film Festival 2025

Rating: E18+
Runtime: 98 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Mon, Nov 10:
18:15

Fri, Nov 14:
16:00

Tue, Nov 18:
16:00

Thu, Nov 20:
14:00

Sat, Nov 22:
20:40

Tue, Dec 2:
20:30

Sat, Dec 6:
13:30

Prospect Cinemas
Thu, Nov 6:
15:45

Tue, Nov 11:
20:40

Wed, Nov 19:
20:00

Thu, Nov 27:
15:50

Mon, Dec 1:
13:00

Wed, Dec 3:
13:40

Fri, Dec 5:
20:50

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