The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

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Asian Cinema Collective: Exhuma

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a screening of the Korean supernatural film Exhuma.

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Love Actually In Concert

The ultimate romantic comedy, with a live symphony orchestra.

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Evenings with DADo: F for Fake

Join for a screening of F for Fake with an introduction by Dr AnnMarie Brennan.

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Spotlight on South Korean Horror

From The Wailing to Bong Joon Ho’s The Host, see how South Korean horror still terrifies.

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The Other Film Festival on the Big Screen

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability at The Other Film Festival and Alter State.

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Picnic at Hanging Rock

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a screening of Peter Weir's classic mystery, Picnic at Hanging Rock.

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Edward Scissorhands in Concert

The MSO performs Danny Elfman's ethereal and emotive score live to picture.

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Focus on the Taiwan New Wave

See celebrated Taiwanese early films and late-career masterpieces.

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Lifelike

Lifelike is a major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

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Remembering 'Sep' Kelly

An afternoon of music, remembrance and a remarkable Australian story.

Sofia Coppola and fashion designer Marc Jacobs, who are the subject of Sofia Coppola's documentary film Marc by Sofia.
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

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Dodger and GGG Short Films

The premiere of short film Dodger, screened alongside a program of previous GGG short films.

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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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