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Sydney Special Events

Opening Night Reception

Pinocchio

Join us for a glass of Il Fiore prosecco and a festival gift bag at the Australian premiere screenings of Matteo Garrone’s highly anticipated reimagining of the classic tale PINOCCHIO

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club Members $30
General Admission $35

VENUE DETAILS:
This year we will have staggered session times to ensure social distancing measures can be adhered to. All sessions will start at the advertised session time so please arrive early to take advantage of the special festival offers at the bar before you take your seat! Please note, there is no afterparty. 

Palace Norton Street
Tuesday 29th September
Sydney premiere screening of PINOCCHIO
6.30pm arrivals for 7.00pm film 
7.00pm arrivals for 7.30pm film

Closing Night

Malena

20 years after its initial release, we celebrate the closing of the festival with this cinematic delight, MALENA. Join us for a Campari cocktail and a Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream accompanied by the music of the late, great Ennio Morricone, as we say arrivederci to the festival.

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club Members $30
General Admission $35

VENUE DETAILS:
All sessions will start at the advertised sitting time so please arrive early to take advantage of the special festival offers at the bar before you take your seat!

Chauvel Cinemas
Sunday 18th October
7.00pm Arrivals for
7:15pm Performance by Francesco Celata and friends co-presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney
7.30pm Screening