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View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
Until 15 Nov

Brazilian Film Festival

  • Film
  • Entertainment

The Brazilian Film Festival Australia 2026 is bringing a selection of Brazilian films to Cinema Nova.

This year's program is full of stories worth discovering, from moving dramas to comedies that capture different sides of life in Brazil. It's a chance to experience Brazilian culture through cinema and discover films you might not get to see on the big screen.

Whether you're Brazilian or just love a good film, come along and enjoy some great Brazilian cinema.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 13 Nov
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat 14 Nov
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun 15 Nov
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

Cinema Nova
380 Lygon St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $26
Book online for Brazilian Film Festival

Contact details

  • email address: bff@gmail.com
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Christmas

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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Still from Picnic at Hanging Rock, the three missing girls dressed in white Victorian dresses.
19 Nov

Picnic at Hanging Rock

See an exhibition of historical materials with a screening of the classic film by Peter Weir.

  • Film
  • Entertainment
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20 Nov – 18 Apr

Lifelike

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

  • Film
  • Exhibition
Japanese actors Takako Matsu and Hokuto Matsumura standing side by side outdoors against a green leafy backdrop, in a still from the romantic drama film 1st Kiss.
Until 17 Nov

Japanese Film Festival

Celebrate three decades of Japanese cinema on Australian screens at the Japanese Film Festival.

  • Film
  • Entertainment
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Until 22 Nov

Focus on the Taiwan New Wave

See celebrated Taiwanese early films and late-career masterpieces.

  • Film
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