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    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

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    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

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    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

    Way Home

    Vejen hjem

    From acclaimed director Charlotte Sieling and starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas, this action-packed, gripping drama asks a Danish father how far he is willing to go to save the people he loves.

    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

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    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

    Sudden Outbursts of Emotions

    Kenraaliharjoitus

    To reignite their passion and relationship, an ordinary couple decides to open their relationship to new sexual encounters in this witty and heartfelt dramedy from debut director Paula Korva.

    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

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    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

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    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

    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

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    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.

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    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.

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