A CELEBRATION OF
CULTURE & COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONS VOICES REGIONAL STORIES NEW VOICES, TIMELESS TALES

Thurs 15 October | 6 pm | Alice Springs Cinema

Film anthology that explores First Nations disadvantage in Australia's legal system, and the strength and resilience of First Nations people. With Director’s Q&A.

Sat 17 October | 2 pm | Alice Springs Cinema

A young Delhi street artist traverses the 6,000-mile hippy trail to find the woman he loves. An award winning, extraordinary true story of love, courage and following your heart.

Sat 17 October | 4:30 pm | Alice Springs Cinema

One night while hunting with his father, Nick captures a rogue fox who offers to save his failing relationship by transforming his partner into the perfect woman. Absurdist black comedy with an all-star cast.

Sat 17 October | 7 pm | Alice Springs Cinema

A gay Parisian icon contracts a virus that turns gay men straight and sets out to find a cure and save homosexuality from extinction. Camp, hilarious and absolutely not for the kids.

Sun 18 October 2026 | 2 pm | Alice Springs Cinema

A couple with Down syndrome dream of marriage, but their parents have reservations. Together, they navigate love, family and independence as they build a life together.

Sun 18 October | 4:30 pm | Alice Springs Cinema

In rural New Zealand, 14-year-old Sid navigates adolescence, acceptance and an awakening sexuality where desire, danger and consent blur. Executive producer: Jane Campion.

Tues 20 October | 6 pm | Alice Springs Cinema 

Mistaken for his twin brother by his estranged and dying dad, trans man Jake relishes the chance to be one of the boys — until the weight of the lie becomes too much.

Thurs 22 October | 6 pm | Araluen Arts Centre

Addicted to life on the road, Étienne keeps intimacy to anonymous encounters in parking lots — until meeting a fellow truck driver changes everything. Winner – Queer Palm Revelation, Cannes 2026.

Fri 23 October | 6 pm | Araluen Arts Centre

In a village where traditional trance parties have been passed down for generations, development threatens their sacred spring. 20-year-old Bayu sets out to become a spirit-channeler and save it.

Sat 24 October | 2 pm | Araluen Art Centre

Deep in the forest, lynxes, bears, deer and owls inhabit a world of extraordinary beauty, where whispers of the woods echo those passed from father to son. Insanely beautiful, with award-winning score by Warren Ellis.

Sat 24 October | 4:30 pm | Araluen Art Centre

After 8-year-old Josephine witnesses a crime, she struggles to regain a sense of safety while the adults around her are helpless to console her. Sundance award winner and Oscar contender, with a career best Channing Tatum.

Sun 25 October | 2 pm | Araluen Art Centre

Two best friends defiantly create in Tehran’s underground arts scene, where their work is illegal. Shot secretly in Iran, the actors themselves risk their freedom to create. Winner – Special Jury Award for Ensemble, Sundance 2026

Sun 25 October | 4:30 pm | Araluen Art Centre

An avant-garde theatre couple’s lives unravel when a government letter ends their careers for being “too political”, forcing them to confront censorship, exile and the strain on their family. Winner – Golden Bear, Berlinale 2026

Mon 26 October | 6 pm | Araluen Art Centre

On a remote subantarctic island, unsuccessful writer Amos is stuck living the same day on repeat. His only escape? Trick someone else into taking his place. Award-winning Australian indie comedy.