2020 ProgramThe Supper Room, Milang InstituteDoors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start sffs.org.au

Feb 7Super ModoGermany|Kenya 2018 74 Minutes DramaDirector: Likarion WainainaWriters: Wanjeri Gakuru, Silas MiamiStars: Stycie Waweru, Marrianne Nungo, Nyawara Ndambia

Enchanting, heart-warming, and inspiring

The story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true.

Mar 6Samson and DelilahAustralia 2009 101 Minutes Drama | RomanceDirector: Warwick ThorntonWriter: Warwick Thornton, Beck ColeStars: Rowan McNamara, Marissa Gibson, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson

True LoveSamson and Delilah’s world is a small, isolated community in the Central Australian desert. When tragedy strikes they turn their backs on home and embark on a journey of survival. Lost, unwanted and alone they discover that life isn’t always fair, but love never judges.

Apr 3Visages VillagesFrance 2017 94 MinutesDocumentaryDirector: JR, Agnes VardaWriters: JR, Agnes VardaStars: Agnes Varda, JR, Jeanie Carpentier

Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R, journey through rural France in JR’s photo-truck, producing epic sized photos of the local people they meet.

A joyful film about creating art and celebrating life

May 1The SwimmerUSA 1968 107 MinutesDrama Director: Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack Writers: Eleanor Perry, John CheeverStars: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule

A unique story-telling approach to the epic journey

The swimmer begins the day at a friend’s pool and then decides to swim home by utilizing every backyard pool between there and his own home. And so the journey begins.

Jun 5In BrugesUK|USA 2008 118 MinutesComedy | Crime | Drama | ThrillerDirector: Martin McDonaghWriter: Martin McDonaghStars: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciaran Hinds

Shoot first. Sight-see later.

Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be.

Jul 3A Man Called OveSweden 2015 116 MinutesComedy | Drama | Romance Director: Hannes HolmWriters: Hannes Holm, Fredrik BackmanStars: Rolf Lassgard, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg

Grumpy old men aren’t born, they’re made...Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree spends his days enforcing strata rules and visiting his wife’s grave. He finally gives up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors.

Southern Fleurieu Film Society

Strong substance abuse and coarse language

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Adult concepts

Strong violence, coarse language and drug use

Mature themes and coarse language

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Southern Fleurieu Film Society

The Supper Room, Milang InstituteDoors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start sffs.org.au

The Southern Fleurieu Film Society is a membership-based, not-for-profit, community group run entirely by volunteers. We promote film as an art form and encourage social interaction between members. To find out more or to join please visit our website.

sffs.org.auAny enquiries may be directed to Mike Tye (Chairperson) by phone: 0438 800 066 orby emailing mike@michaeltye.com.au

The Southern Fleurieu Film Society is a member of the Federation of Victorian Film

Societies

Aug 7FitzcarraldoWest Germany 1982 158 minutesAdventure | DramaDirector: Werner HerzogWriter: Werner Herzog Stars: Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jose Lewgoy

Some people dare to live out their wildest dreams

The true story of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, an extremely determined man who intends to build an opera house in the middle of the Amazon jungle.

Sep 4Local HeroUK 1983 111 Minutes Comedy | Drama Director: Bill ForsythWriter: Bill ForsythStars: Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay

Funny, charming, quirky, with a brilliant soundtrack!

An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don’t go as expected.

Oct 2Jazz on a Summer’s DayUSA 1959 85 MinutesDocumentary | MusicDirector: Aram Avakian, Bert SternWriters: Albert D’Annibale, Arnold PerlStars: Lois Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry

Set at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958, this film set new standards for music documentary making. Interspersed with images of America’s Cup Trials in the Bay, it is an intimate capturing of a time and place with its music and people.

A vivid adventure in sight and sound

Nov 6Les Enfants du ParadisFrance 1945 189 Minutes (+ interval)Drama | RomanceDirector: Marcel CarneWriters: Jacques PrevertStars: Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur

‘The best French film ever made’ - French Film Academy

The theatrical life of a beautiful courtesan and the four men who love her. The silently eloquent mime, Baptiste, is captivated and tortured by his love for the elusive courtesan, Garance, who gives her heart to no-one.Note: This film will be shown with a 20 minute interval.

Dec 4The Grand Budapest HotelGermany | USA 2014 99 MinutesAdventure | Comedy | CrimeDirector: Wes AndersonWriter: Stefan Zweig, Wes AndersonStars: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric

Sometimes the best we can do is create an illusion and then believe in it.

The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka. A rollicking story told in a unique cinematic style.

2020 Program

Supported by the Alexandrina Council

The content is mild in impact

Low level coarse language

The content is very mild in impact

The content is mild in impact

Violence, sexual references, nudity and coarse language