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Jurassic Park in Concert

Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.

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People of Passion International Film Festival

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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Focus on Wim Wenders

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The premiere screening of a Dubbo detour comedy with the cast in attendance.

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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

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Labyrinth: In Concert

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert with a live band is coming to Melbourne.

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Funny Shorts

Catch Australia’s funniest short films at ACMI Cinemas, showcasing competition finalists.

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Made in Bangladesh Film Screening

A film examining the working conditions and social challenges faced by garment workers.

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Studio Ghibli Afternoons

Catch some of your fave Studio Ghibli films, free at Fed Square these school holidays.

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Asian Cinema Collective: Floating Life

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a special screening of Floating Life (1996).

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Focus on Lav Diaz

Experience the transcendental and political films from the Filipino master of slow cinema.

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