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Discover the best of world cinema, classic films and events at The Mercury

Staff Writer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0000

Looking to escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in world-class cinema and screen culture? The Mercury offers a range of screening programs and events, including Silverscreen during the day, Adelaide Cinematheque for movie lovers, and a new program of craft nights called Stitch ’n Screen. The Mercury’s Silverscreen program is your passport to a curated collection of contemporary gems, international festival favourites, and award-winning films, all in the heart of the city. Each week, Silverscreen transforms daytime moviegoing into a rich cultural experience. And here’s the best part: every Tuesday and Friday daytime screening comes with complimentary refreshments. That’s right:

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HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival returns to Adelaide in 2026

Staff Writer — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:45 +0000

A vibrant celebration of contemporary cinema is set to return this winter, with the HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival bringing a sensacional lineup of films from Spain and Latin America to Adelaide screens from June. Now in its 29th year, the beloved festival will once again light up cinemas across the country, including Adelaide’s Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas, with a curated program spanning drama, documentary, romance, historical epics and family-friendly features. This first taste of the 2026 program offers a compelling mix of award winners, international stars and culturally rich storytelling. Among the

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Film Review: Somebody to Love

Dave Bradley — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:58:14 +0000

This relationship/first-date comedic drama from Rome-born director Paolo Genovese (also one of many co-scripters) is a slightly strange experience, even though stars Pilar Fogliati and Edoardo Leo are subtle, likeable and pleasingly funny. But they’re not exactly the main characters herein. Using a plot that seems surprisingly indebted to Inside Out (or maybe the short-lived American TV show Herman’s Head), this has Piero (Leo) and Lara (Fogliati) having what’s revealed as a first date at her handsome apartment. Questions quickly arise (if she doesn’t know him all that well then why invite him to her home for dinner?), but we’re

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Alliance Française French Film Festival returns to South Australia

Staff Writer — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:07:24 +0000

Australia’s largest national film festival and the biggest celebration of French cinema outside of France has officially returned to South Australia for its 37th edition, with screenings now underway across Adelaide and regional locations. Running from 18 March to 22 April 2026, the Alliance Française French Film Festival brings a rich program of contemporary French cinema to Palace Nova Eastend and Prospect Cinemas, with additional screenings at Victa Cinema, Victor Harbor from 25 March to 1 April. Audiences can expect an exquisite selection of films spanning genres, from sparkling comedies and gripping dramas to tender romances and thought-provoking stories. The

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Immersive Worlds Adelaide Fringe 2026: 360° Dome, VR & Interactive Shows

Staff Writer — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:14:00 +0000

FROM DEEP SEA TO DEEP SPACE AND ALL THE NATURAL WONDERS IN BETWEEN Step inside Immersive Worlds and prepare to be transported to extraordinary new realities. Across unique venues and 23 breathtaking 360° films, VR and interactive experiences, audiences of all ages can dive into stories that span our planet and beyond – from the mysterious depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Step inside the spectacular Dome, where audiences lounge on beanbags and gaze up as 360° films unfold across the curved ceiling, surrounding you with awe inspiring visuals. With over 14 documentaries to explore,

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Film review: My Brother’s Band

Dave Bradley — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:57:00 +0000

Prestigious Thibaut Desormeaux (Benjamin Lavernhe), a celebrated conductor, collapses during the orchestra rehearsal that opens the movie, and is soon diagnosed with leukemia. He must seek out a bone marrow donor, and when he turns to his kooky sister, he unexpectedly discovers, at the age of 38, that he’s adopted. When he travels beyond Paris to find the brother he never knew he had, he meets Jimmy Lecocq (Pierre Lottin), who is revealed to play the trombone in a band comprised of pals from a local factory that’s surely soon to be shut down, although the musicians have been protesting

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Film review: Nouvelle Vague

Dave Bradley — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:41:36 +0000

The very American Linklater (whose credits include Dazed And Confused, the Before trilogy, School Of Rock, Boyhood, Last Flag Flying, and Hit Man) is obviously a huge fan of all the filmmakers depicted here, but this isn’t some hushed, reverential drama but, instead, a very funny, sweetly melancholic, and very French character piece. Back in 1959, Jean-Luc Godard (Guillaume Marbeck), François Truffaut (Adrien Rouyard), and Claude Chabrol (Antoine Besson), three critics from the Parisian mag Cahiers du Cinéma, attend a screening of La Passe Du Diable, a movie they and friend Suzanne Schiffman (Jodie Ruth-Forest) all hate. Godard yearns to

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The Mercury Announces 2025 Quicksilver Recipients

Staff Writer — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:55:58 +0000

Following a highly competitive round of submissions, six original short films from 14 South Australian screen creatives have been selected for production through The Mercury’s Quicksilver Production Fund, sharing $157,500 in funding alongside professional mentoring support. Funded by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), the Quicksilver Production Fund supports emerging and early-career South Australian filmmakers to produce a short film while accessing mentoring, script development, production support, equipment and post-production facilities. Additional support from Country Arts SA through the Country Arts Foundation has expanded opportunities for regional and First Nations filmmakers. The Quicksilver Production Fund has a strong track record

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Palace Nova Cinemas: The Essentials

Dave Bradley — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:50:43 +0000

David Bradley hosts The Essentials, a curated cinema season at Palace Nova Cinemas celebrating some of the most important and influential films in movie history. Showcasing masterpieces from across genres and eras, each screening is chosen for its impact, storytelling and cultural significance, with Bradley providing insight and context to these formative works. Breathless (Jean-Luc Godard, 1960) PG Date: January 18, 2026A founding French New Wave classic about love, crime and youthful freedom — stylish, influential, and endlessly quoted.More info The Castle (Rob Sitch, 1997) M Date: February 15, 2026A beloved Australian comedy about community, family values and the underdog

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Moonlight Cinema celebrates 30 seasons under the stars

Staff Writer — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:16:50 +0000

Moonlight Cinema is turning 30! Kicking off from 27 November 2025, this milestone season promises a sparkling summer of new releases, family favourites, and Christmas classics beneath the starry sky. Tickets for November and December sessions of Moonlight Cinema presented by Youi are now available online. Since its opening screening of Pulp Fiction in 1995, Moonlight Cinema has become a cherished summer tradition. From first dates to proposals, celebrity sightings like Margot Robbie and Chris Hemsworth, to pampered pooches enjoying their own bean bags, Moonlight Cinema offers an experience like no other. Over the past three decades, more than 5

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