Independent Cinema
Independent Cinema
Endless Poetry
Through Alejandro Jodorowsky’s autobiographical lens, Endless Poetry narrates the years of the artist’s youth during which he was introduced into the foremost bohemian artistic circle of 1940s Chile.
Independent Cinema
Song to Song
In this modern love story set against the Texas music scene, two couples chase success through a rock ‘n’ roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.
Independent Cinema
Manifesto
From acclaimed visual artist Julian Rosefeldt, Manifesto features a chameleonic Cate Blanchett in 13 distinct, must-see vignettes that incorporate timeless manifestos from 20th century art movements.
Documentary, Independent Cinema
Chauka – Please Tell Us The Time
Over a period of several months, Iranian journalist and Manus Island detainee Behrouz Boochani had access to a phone. In secret, and with help from Iranian-Dutch filmmaker Arash Kamali Sarvestani, Boochani created a film which portrays what he describes as “the coarsening banality and repetition” of indefinite detention.
Independent Cinema
Ellipsis
Set in Sydney over the course of one night, Ellipsis is a portrait of the city, celebrating the distinct nature and idiosyncrasies of the people that live and work there.
Independent Cinema
A Ghost Story
An unforgettable meditation on love and grief, and a wholly-unique experience that lingers long after the film credits roll.
Independent Cinema
Good Time
Good Time recalls the grit and urgency of ‘70s New Hollywood films such as Taxi Driver, Mean Streets and Dog Day Afternoon. The new unpredictable thriller from white-hot indie directors the Safdie brothers.
Independent Cinema, Special Event
SPARK – Short Film Showcase
The SPARK Short Film Initiative guides local emerging filmmakers from script to screen, premiering these shorts at DIFF.