sydney film festival closing day has a feast of film

Are you ready for the last day of the Festival?

You’re spoilt for choice with 33 astonishing films – there are famous faces (My Little Sister, The Skin of Others, Groundhog Night), hot topic documentaries (Our Law, The Leadership), inventive animations (GNT, Obscura, The Quiet) and feelgood films to open your heart to (Rosemary’s Way, Diving In, Lessons of Love).

Settle in for a final day of viewing before the credits roll!

We’d also love to know your thoughts on this year’s films in SFF’s first ever Virtual Edition.

Rate the films in this quick online survey for your chance to win one of five Flexipass 10s to Sydney Film Festival 2021. Be quick – entries close midnight Sunday, 28 June.
FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS
Four prize-winning films to add to your must-watch list today.
DESCENT

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“A fascinating portrait of a young Dutch woman finding strength through pushing herself to extremes is stunningly filmed as she dives in Iceland, Greenland, Norway and Finland.” – The Sydney Morning Herald

IDOL

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“Over the course of a single 18 minute-long take, writer-director Alex Wu… captures the walls of Asia’s ‘Idol Industry’ closing in on its protagonist, Wan Ran, who is forced to confront the consequences of his own stardom.” – Rough Cut

MUKBANG*

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“Mukbang centres on a teenage girl who gets caught up in an online phenomenon, first as a viewer, then as an active participant, turning the camera on herself.”– The Australian
*The version of MUKBANG in the SFF Virtual Edition was changed on Friday
19 June, on the filmmakers’ request, to remove an image which may cause unintended triggers. Sydney Film Festival respects the filmmakers’ request and concerns.
GNT

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“A disarming and fearless film that showcases the talent of its makers who control the anarchic tone with strength and humour.” –  Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films jury.

ELEVATOR PITCHES

SFF filmmakers give you the quick pitch on why you’ll love their films.
ANTONETA KASTRATI: ZANA

Antoneta Kastrati discusses the compelling premise of Zana, about a woman sent to witchdoctors to cure her infertility.
ADAM BOWES: DIVING IN

Why Screenability short film Diving In is a must-watch, according to co-director, co-writer and star Adam Bowes.
VÉRONIQUE REYMOND & STÉPHANIE CHUAT:
MY LITTLE SISTER

Hear how My Little Sister received a 15-minute standing ovation and why its stars are a major drawcard.

MERT BERDILEK: THE FALL

Writer and director Mert Berdilek’s pitches The Fall, which navigates complex questions around trauma, war and displacement.

ROBYNNE MURPHY:
WOMEN OF STEEL

Director Robynne Murphy explains how the idea for her rousing documentary Women of Steel was sparked 40 years ago.

MAŁGORZATA GOLISZEWSKA & KASIA MATEJA:
LESSONS OF LOVE

The Lessons of Love directors share why you’ll find their documentary funny, uplifting and one-of-a-kind.

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ITALIAN FILM SERIES

Casula PowerhouseAttention film lovers! Feel like taking a trip to Italy?

The FREE monthly screenings of the Italian Film Series at Casula Powerhouse, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture, are back.

To celebrate Fellini’s 100th anniversary, the series kicks off with the legendary La Dolce Vita, on Tuesday, 23 June. Don’t miss out!

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