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Festival Highlights
Festival Highlights
Opening Night
Number 24
Nr. 24
Suspenseful and expertly crafted, this gripping spy drama from multi award-winning director John Andreas Andersen depicts the extraordinary true story of a young accountant drawn into the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.
Australian Premiere
Centrepiece
Sentimental Value
Affeksjonsverdi
Direct from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix, this intimate drama from acclaimed director Joachim Trier features an all-star cast in a moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Special Presentation
Quisling: The Final Days
Quislings siste dager
Set in 1945 Norway, this bold and fascinating drama from acclaimed director Erik Poppe follows the post-liberation trial of the country’s infamous and controversial head of state Vidkun Quisling, in a stirring meditation on complicity, faith and the capacity for self-deception.
Australian Premiere
Closing Night
Grand Finale
Fullt hús
Featuring an all-star Icelandic ensemble cast, this wildly entertaining black comedy revolves around a near-bankrupt chamber orchestra in Reykjavik who try to secure their future with a world-famous cellist.
Australian Premiere
Films From Denmark
Films From Denmark
Beginnings
Begyndelser
Festival favourite Trine Dyrholm delivers a standout performance alongside David Dencik in this life-affirming drama and deeply moving exploration of identity, love, and resilience.
Australian Premiere
Second Victims
Det andet offer
Featuring stellar performances led by Trine Dyrholm and Özlem Saglanmak, this captivating drama follows a neurologist on a shift that will change her life forever.
Australian Premiere
The Last Paradise on Earth
Seinasta paradís á jørð
Direct from the 2025 Göteborg Film Festival, this poignant drama beautifully captures the unique culture and stunning landscapes of the Faroe Islands in a moving exploration of identity, grief, and longing.
Australian Premiere
The Quiet Ones
De lydløse
Based on the incredible true story of Denmark’s biggest-ever robbery, this suspenseful heist thriller follows an intrepid group of criminals in their preparations for the task, with a stellar ensemble cast including Gustav Giese, Reda Kateb, Christopher Wagelin and Amanda Collin.
Australian Premiere
Films From Finland
Films From Finland
100 Litres of Gold
100 litraa Sahtia
A box office hit in Finland, this summery black comedy is a tribute to the small provinces, local pride and to sahti, the liquid gold traditional brew of Finland.
Australian Premiere
Long Good Thursday
Mielensäpahoittajan rakkaustarina
Imbued with deadpan humour this heartfelt and entertaining comedy from Mika Kaurismäki sees Finnish comedy icon Heikki Kinnunen return as the fur hatted The Grump, whose life is awakened when he falls in love with a free-spirited artist.
Australian Premiere
Never Alone
Ei koskaan yksin
A moving drama that shines a light on the plight of Jewish refugees who sought sanctuary in Finland during WWII, this gripping true story from celebrated director Klaus Härö stars Ville Virtanen as inspiring humanitarian Abraham Stiller.
Australian Premiere
Films From Iceland
Films From Iceland
Closing Night
Grand Finale
Fullt hús
Featuring an all-star Icelandic ensemble cast, this wildly entertaining black comedy revolves around a near-bankrupt chamber orchestra in Reykjavik who try to secure their future with a world-famous cellist.
Australian Premiere
Odd Fish
Ljósvíkingar
An endearing story imbued with humour, this heartwarming tale follows two childhood friends who get a long-awaited opportunity to run their seafood restaurant all year round and face unexpected personal challenges.
Australian Premiere
The Mountain
Fjallið
This powerful and visually stunning drama about love, family, loss and the universe explores how the cosmos and a road trip to the Icelandic highlands offers comfort to a family whose life is upended by a twist of fate.
Australian Premiere
Encore
When the Light Breaks
Ljósbrot
Winner of Best Nordic Film at the 2025 Göteborg Film Festival, this poignant drama follows a young woman whose conscience and resilience is tested over the course of a long summer's day in Iceland.
Films From Norway
Films From Norway
Everything Must Go
Alt Skal Bort
Featuring a score by internationally renowned Norwegian musician Thomas Dybdahl, this story of three siblings reuniting at their childhood home combines warm comedy and earnest drama to deliver a universal story of growing up, loss forgiveness, inheritance and music.
Australian Premiere
My Father's Daughter
Biru Unjárga
In this delightful drama and debut feature from Egil Pedersen, a Sámi teenager’s life dramatically shifts when her true father emerges, forever altering her world.
Australian Premiere
My Uncle Jens
Onkel Jens
In this charming and entertaining drama about family ties and culture clashes, a young teacher’s peaceful life in Oslo is upended when his Kurdish uncle unexpectedly comes to stay with him.
Australian Premiere
Opening Night
Number 24
Nr. 24
Suspenseful and expertly crafted, this gripping spy drama from multi award-winning director John Andreas Andersen depicts the extraordinary true story of a young accountant drawn into the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.
Australian Premiere
Special Presentation
Quisling: The Final Days
Quislings siste dager
Set in 1945 Norway, this bold and fascinating drama from acclaimed director Erik Poppe follows the post-liberation trial of the country’s infamous and controversial head of state Vidkun Quisling, in a stirring meditation on complicity, faith and the capacity for self-deception.
Australian Premiere
Centrepiece
Sentimental Value
Affeksjonsverdi
Direct from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix, this intimate drama from acclaimed director Joachim Trier features an all-star cast in a moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Films From Sweden
Films From Sweden
Live a Little
Leva Lite
This bold and intimate story about finding oneself and navigating uncertainty and intimacy, follows two best friends on a couch surfing adventure across Europe where their boundaries are tested.
Australian Premiere
Centrepiece
Sentimental Value
Affeksjonsverdi
Direct from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix, this intimate drama from acclaimed director Joachim Trier features an all-star cast in a moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Anniversary
Jalla! Jalla!
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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Swedish romantic comedy Jalla! Jalla! charts cultural clashes, love, and arranged marriage, following Roro and his friend Måns as they navigate tradition, identity, and modern relationships.
25th Anniversary
25th Anniversary
Anniversary
Jalla! Jalla!
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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Swedish romantic comedy Jalla! Jalla! charts cultural clashes, love, and arranged marriage, following Roro and his friend Måns as they navigate tradition, identity, and modern relationships.
Encore
Encore
Encore
When the Light Breaks
Ljósbrot
Winner of Best Nordic Film at the 2025 Göteborg Film Festival, this poignant drama follows a young woman whose conscience and resilience is tested over the course of a long summer's day in Iceland.