SPA26 Isabel

SPA26 Isabel

SPA26 Isabel

SPECIAL EVENTS Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival and the Australian Premiere of Gabe Klinger's Brazilian-French production direct from the Berlin International Film Festival - Isabel. More info

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

A sommelier in São Paulo’s contemporary fine dining scene, Isabel (Marina Person, who also co-wrote the script) is ready to break free from her domineering chef boss and start something of her own: a wine bar where she can decide what is on the wine list. Courting investors, she takes the first steps towards making her project a reality, even as the backing she needs remains frustratingly out of reach.

Walking the line between calculated risk and reckless abandon, Isabel’s passion and idealism collide with the pragmatic realities of running an independent business. In a world where success can turn sour as quickly as an uncorked bottle left out too long, Isabel must decide between playing it safe or taking a bold chance to uncork her destiny on her own terms.

Directed and co-written by Gabe Klinger, from the producers of I'm Still Here, and featuring Ciao Horowicz (I'm Still Here) and John Ortiz (American Fiction), Isabel is an energetic drama about following your dreams, imbued with a love of wine.

“A film about passion and the magic of the local.” - Kino Zeit

OFFICIAL SELECTION – Berlin International Film Festival 2026

Brazil, France

Rating: CTC
Runtime: 95 mins

Portuguese, French with English subtitles and English

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Wed, Jun 17:
19:00

Fri, Jun 26:
18:10

Tue, Jun 30:
18:10

Prospect Cinemas
Thu, Jun 18:
18:10

Sat, Jun 20:
16:00

Thu, Jun 25:
18:00

Fri, Jul 3:
20:00

Sun, Jul 5:
17:30

Festival Highlights

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