One of the great joys of a film festival is the chance to head into a cinema and take a trip into the unknown. The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) offers a feast of strange new worlds to enter and explore while our own strange new world goes on outside. If you are looking…
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“Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs… A madness most discreet, a choking gall, and a preserving sweet.”… so says Romeo. If you’re in the mood for love, here are our Brisbane International Film Festival’s (BIFF 2020) Top 5. A tender tale of love discovered late in life Suk Suk is from…
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It’s always hard to choose just five. But if I have to pick, here are some of my favourite Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) films. The vitality and authenticity of the female friendships, well-crafted characters and sheer joy in Rocks is what makes this film such a pleasure to watch. Delve into the liquid-like…
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This collection of Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) films champion the imperative of taking matters into your own hands and how grass roots movements can change the world. Brazen Hussies 2020 charts the women’s liberation movement which began by having conversations together, BIFF closing night film Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra 2020 and Looky…
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Despite the many unexpected surprises that 2020 has thrown the world’s way, it has remained a fascinating and dynamic year for cinema. From emerging voices to new films from the old guard, there has been a bevy of exciting releases from all corners of the world. Five of my personal favourites from this year’s Brisbane…
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As winter comes to a close and spring begins once more, what better time than now to retreat to an invitingly dark cinema and get scared out of your mind? The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) offers a rich spread of horror-infused films to keep you on the edge of your seat. Our spine-tingling…
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