BREC International Film Festival ☀️ Summer 2022
See what’s screening in this year’s Festival and download the Festival Program!
Program available online – printed programs will hit the streets soon!
To book tickets, please click on your film of choice below or call our Box Office on 1300 661 272.
Welcome to the BREC International Film Festival – Summer 2022
Over 16 glorious days in January we invite you to dip your toes into international waters at the BREC International Film Festival. Showcasing 12 international films from over 12 countries, exploring 7 genres over 45 screenings. Our program is jam packed with thrills, intrigue, power, revenge, war, tears, and a lot of love and laughs. There truly is something for everyone, so sit back and enjoy the journey!
Tickets
Full: $19.00
Conc/Student: $17.00
Under 18: $12.00
Group 8: $14.00
Cinesaver
Cinesaver (Book 5): $85.00
Cinesaver Conc (Book 5): $75.00
For the best value on your cinema tickets grab a BREC Cinesaver booklet, this includes 5 tickets that can be used at any of our BREC International Film Festival screenings in 2022!
To book a Cinesaver Pass or for more details, please call our Box Office on 1300 661 272
Please Note
If you experience any difficulties booking tickets, please contact our Box Office Team on 1300 661 272. Our Box Office is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
ACCESSIBILITY For accessible bookings please contact our Box Office Team on 1300 661 272. Our Box Office is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
BREC is required to maintain a mandatory contact register for all patrons over the age of 16 attending the Centre. You can scan the QR code or fill in the physical form upon arrival.
We continue to encourage online bookings and contactless payments at the bar. The Centre has increased hygiene measures and will observe required COVID restrictions.
films 🎥
Hive (M)
Kosovo, Switzerland, Macedonia, Albania | Albanian with English subtitles | Drama | 84 Mins
Fri 7 Jan, 8:00pm
Thu 13 Jan, 6:00pm
Sat 22 Jan, 2:00pm
Fri 28 Jan, 5:30pm
Winner of three major awards at Sundance 2021, this outstanding drama is based on the true story of a Kosovo war widow fighting against patriarchy. Like many women, beekeeper Fahrije is hoping for news about her husband, who is still missing seven years after the war. To provide for her family she joins forces with other widows to start a business.
I’m Your Man (CTC)
Germany | German with English subtitles | Romance Sci-Fi | 102 Mins
Thu 6 Jan, 6:00pm
Fri 14 Jan, 5:30pm
Sun 23 Jan, 2:00pm
Fri 28 Jan, 2:00pm
Research scientist Alma is persuaded to participate in a study: for three weeks she must live with a human-like robot designed solely to be her ideal companion. Tom may be programmed to satisfy Alma, but he’s still in beta, and his learning curve is one of the many delights in this poignant comedy about love.
Limbo (M)
UK | English | Drama Comedy | 103 Mins
Fri 7 Jan, 5:30pm
Sat 15 Jan, 2:00pm
Thu 20 Jan, 6:00pm
Sun 30 Jan, 2:00pm
Promising young Syrian musician Omar is one of a group of refugees stuck on a remote Scottish island waiting for the results of their asylum claims. With a cracking score and soundscape, this offbeat dry comedy is a story of family, identity and devastating loss that raises questions and wry laughs in equal measure.
Memoria (PG)
Colombia / Thailand | Spanish / English | Drama Fantasy | 136 Mins
Fri 7 Jan, 2:00pm
Sun 16 Jan, 11:30am
Sat 22 Jan, 8:00pm
From the extraordinary mind of Palme d’Or winning Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a unique drama about a Scottish woman, who, after hearing a loud ‘bang’ at daybreak, begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while traversing the jungles of Colombia.
One Second (CTC)
China | Mandarin and Cantonese with English subtitles | Drama | 104 Mins
Sun 9 Jan, 11:30am
Thu 13 Jan, 11:00am
Sat 22 Jan, 5:30pm
Fri 28 Jan, 8:00pm
Master Director Zhang Yimou (Red Sorghum; Raise the Red Lantern) returns with a beautiful, moving love letter to cinema set during the Cultural Revolution, in which a man escapes a labour camp for a glimpse of his beloved daughter on the big screen.
Quo Vadis Aida (M)
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Romania, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, France, Norway, Turkey | Bosnian, English and Dutch with English subtitles | Thriller | 104 Mins
Sat 8 Jan, 2:00pm
Sat 15 Jan, 8:00pm
Thu 27 Jan, 6:00pm
Mature themes, violence and coarse language
2021 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE – Best International Feature
Inspired by true events, writer/director Jasmila Žbanić’s gripping, Oscar-nominated thriller tells the story of a United Nations translator attempting to save the lives of her family, whilst pandemonium and escalating conflict rages around them.
Rose Plays Julie (M)
Ireland | English | Thriller Drama | 100 Mins
Thu 6 Jan, 2:30pm
Fri 14 Jan, 8:00pm
Fri 21 Jan, 5:30pm
Thu 27 Jan, 11:00am
Consumer Advice: Mature themes, sexual violence, violence and coarse language
In this intimate exploration of identity, trauma and power, a young woman seeks out her birth mother, inadvertently triggering a string of events which change both their lives. A gripping slow-burn psychological thriller that delves deep into longing and revenge from directing duo Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor.
Swan Song (M)
USA | English | Drama Comedy | 105 Mins
Thu 6 Jan, 11:00am
Sun 16 Jan, 2:00pm
Thu 20 Jan, 2:30pm
Sat 29 Jan, 5:30pm
Legendary actor Udo Kier stars as fabulously snippy and retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, who escapes his Ohio nursing home and embarks on an odyssey across town after learning of a former client’s dying wish for him to style her final hairdo. Swan Song is a comical and bittersweet journey about rediscovering one’s sparkle, and looking gorgeous while doing so.
The Lost Leonardo (PG)
International | Documentary | 96 Mins
Sun 9 Jan, 2:00pm
Sat 15 Jan, 5:30pm
Fri 21 Jan, 2:00pm
Sat 29 Jan, 2:00pm
The inside story of the painting that seduced the world! Unravelling the hidden agendas of the richest men and most powerful art institutions in the world, The Lost Leonardo unfolds as a real-life thriller featuring major characters from the world of art, finance, and politics.
Three Summers (PG)
Brazil | Portuguese with English subtitles | Comedy Drama | 94 Mins
Fri 14 Jan, 2:00pm
Sun 23 Jan, 11:30am
Sat 29 Jan, 8:00pm
Over a trio of summers, a caretaker for luxury condominiums relies on her resourcefulness and her eye for opportunity to take advantage of whatever comes her way. A brilliant Brazilian dramedy about class disparity, where ‘The Help’ have no choice but to help themselves.
Tigers (M)
Sweden | Swedish and Italian with English subtitles | Drama | 119 Mins
Sat 8 Jan, 5:30pm
Fri 21 Jan, 8:00pm
Thu 27 Jan, 2:30pm
The seductive, high-stakes industry of professional global sport is at the heart of Tigers; an enthralling coming-of-age drama about the considerable cost of excellence in a world where everything, and everyone, has a price tag. In a complete rollercoaster ride, Tigers tackles the taboo subject of mental health issues in sport.
Writing With Fire (M)
India | Hindi with English subtitles | Documentary | 94 Mins
Sat 8 Jan, 8:00pm
Thu 13 Jan, 2:30pm
Thu 20 Jan, 11:00am
Sun 30 Jan, 11:30am
This Sundance 2021 favourite follows the trailblazing journalists behind India’s all-female newspaper and their tenacious grassroots reporting as they pivot to digital. Their awe-inspiring efforts to redefine traditional notions of power, be it on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues or within the confines of their homes, are redefining what it means to actually be powerful.
FESTIVAL HUB SUNDOWNERS
We’re presenting a vibrant selection of some of the South West’s finest musicians & performers to enhance your Festival Hub experience.
Join us for a Sundowner in the BREC Skybar on Friday’s & Saturdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Prepare to be entertained!
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