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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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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

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Labyrinth: In Concert

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Asian Cinema Collective: Falling in Love Like in Movies

Winner of multiple awards at the Indonesian Film Festival including Best Picture.

Iranian-Australian music duo ZÖJ.

Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life with Live Score by ZÖJ

Silent film Grass returns with haunting live score by Iranian-Australian duo ZÖJ.

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Where Song Began

Experience a cinematic concert celebrating songbirds

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

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Music Documented: ACMI Cinemas

A sonic journey through the music genres and musicians that defined generations.

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Home Alone in Concert

Experience the beloved comedy classic with John Williams' charming score performed live by the MSO.

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Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

Love, destiny and iconic Korean soundtracks transformed with the Mina Yu Ensemble.

A still from the Indonesian romance film Rangga & Cinta, showing a young man and woman smiling and walking side by side.
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Indonesian Film Festival

A three day celebration of Indonesian cinema with screenings and Q&As.

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