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Considered one of the most influential films in Chinese film history and widely touted as China's equivalent to GONE WIT...
04/09/2026

Considered one of the most influential films in Chinese film history and widely touted as China's equivalent to GONE WITH THE WIND, THE SPRING RIVER FLOWS EASTS 一江春水向東流 is a two-part masterpiece following a young couple torn apart by war and circumstance.

Co-directed by prominent filmmakers Cai Chusheng 蔡楚生 and Zheng Junli 鄭君里, the film set a benchmark for modern Chinese cinema, spanning years of longing, betrayal and moral collapse.

🎥 13 Sep, book tickets here: https://acmi.me/sJ

Meet the unlikeliest of screen heroes: a runaway hen 🐔Following in the footsteps of GUNDA and COW, György Pálfi's HEN co...
04/09/2026

Meet the unlikeliest of screen heroes: a runaway hen 🐔

Following in the footsteps of GUNDA and COW, György Pálfi's HEN continues cinema's shift away from the human perspective.

A black-feathered chook escapes a battery farm, survives a gauntlet of dangers and settles into a coop by the sea, quietly observing how we humans treat one another...

It lures you in with adventure, then hooks you with a lead character who conveys emotion through nothing more than a single chooky glance 👀

Screening during our matinee sessions this month: https://acmi.me/sI

🤩Tickets have just dropped for the world premiere of Lifelike! Opening this November, step behind the scenes and explore...
02/09/2026

🤩Tickets have just dropped for the world premiere of Lifelike!

Opening this November, step behind the scenes and explore how memorable movie characters come to life on screen.

Sure to tug at the heartstrings and spark nostalgia, fear and fascination, Lifelike brings together original puppets, rarely seen sketches and concept art from iconic screen worlds.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever fallen in love with puppetry on screen 🎞️

Tickets on sale NOW: https://acmi.me/sG

Lifelike is proudly supported by Major Technology Partner Panasonic Projector & Display Global, Major University Partner RMIT University and Official Hotel Partner Sofitel Melbourne On Collins.

02/09/2026

Before you hear the soft crackle of a vinyl on a record player, a different kind of symphony plays.

With a collection of over 100 pressings, look through all these vinyls and more at Reverb: This is a journey into sound.

Reverb closes on Sun 4 Oct – drop in during its final weeks and let the sound wash over you.

💿 Tickets and info here: https://acmi.me/sF

01/09/2026

Spanning four decades of Japanese anime, Spotlight on Anime Heroines puts female protagonists at the centre of the story.

From PRINCESS MONONOKE to SUZUME, these films follow women navigating real and imagined worlds on their own terms, across fantasy, folklore and contemporary drama, with 4K restorations 📽️

Screening this September! https://acmi.me/sD

Considered one of the best animated movies of all time, Studio Ghibli's epic fantasy adventure film PRINCESS MONONOKE is...
31/08/2026

Considered one of the best animated movies of all time, Studio Ghibli's epic fantasy adventure film PRINCESS MONONOKE is a classic for a reason.

With some of the strongest female characters in anime history as well as visually stunning animation, PRINCESS MONONOKE tells the story of the clash between industry and nature, and the fight for self-determination.

🐺 4 & 14 Sep, book tickets here: https://acmi.me/sC

You may not be able to start over in the real world. But you can start over in the world of U 🌆Animator Mamoru Hosoda's ...
28/08/2026

You may not be able to start over in the real world. But you can start over in the world of U 🌆

Animator Mamoru Hosoda's follow-up to SUMMER WARS follows shy teenager Suzu, who transforms into Belle, a world-famous singer in the virtual world of U.

When she meets a mysterious creature, the virtual and real worlds collide, and Suzu realises she can become a heroine too.

💖Don't miss BELLE on the big screen at ACMI on 7 & 12 Sept: https://acmi.me/sB

Teenager Suzume lives with her aunt in rural Japan, carrying the grief of losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake and t...
27/08/2026

Teenager Suzume lives with her aunt in rural Japan, carrying the grief of losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. After encountering a mysterious young man, she sets out on a supernatural journey to close portals that unleash disasters.

Combining Makoto Shinkai’s signature luminous animation and storytelling with a deeply human coming-of-age story, SUZUME explores the connection between loss and resilience in a truly visual spectacle.

🗻6 & 10 Sep, book tickets here: https://acmi.me/sz

Master of the observational documentary or "reality fiction", join us in the cinema to celebrate the life and works Fred...
26/08/2026

Master of the observational documentary or "reality fiction", join us in the cinema to celebrate the life and works Frederick Wiseman.

With a unique vision of cinema primarily concerned with institutions, Wiseman’s documentaries examine the building blocks of Western society, helping us understand the society we live in.

We're presenting a selection of Wiseman’s films focusing on public institutions this spring, including HIGH SCHOOL, CITY HALL and LAW AND ORDER.

🎥 5 Sep – 28 Nov, full program here: https://acmi.me/sy

24/08/2026

Just announced! 👀

This November, Lifelike makes its world premiere at ACMI! A major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

Beloved, eerie and unforgettable characters, from Pinocchio and E.T. to the wild imagination of Jim Henson’s workshop, have shaped how we experience movies 🎬

See original puppets, concept art and rare behind-the-scenes material from JURASSIC PARK, THE DARK CRYSTAL, LABYRINTH and more!

🎫Get pre-sale access now: https://acmi.me/sx

Lifelike is proudly supported by Major Technology Partner Panasonic Projector & Display Global , Major University Partner RMIT University and Official Hotel Partner Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

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