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THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG) 119min

Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: Armando Iannucci. Country: UK / USA. A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiograph-ical masterpiece. Set in the 1840s, it chronicles the life of its iconic title character (Dev Patel) as he navigates a

chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity. August 1, 5, 7, 8, 9

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN (M) 125min Genre: Biog., Drama. Dir: P.B. Shemran. Country: UK /

USA / France. An extraordinary true tale of madness, genius and obsession about two men who created history. The compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary began in 1857 and was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee,

led by Professor Murray (Mel Gibson), discovered that one man, Dr. W.C. Minor (Sean Penn), had submitted more than ten thousand words. Encore sessions: August 13, 16

BELLBIRD (M) 96min Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: Hamish Bennett. Country: New Zealand.

Ross has farmed the land all his life, as his father and grandfather did before him. A largely silent man, he works alongside his exuberant wife Beth, a participant in the local choir and friend to many. When Beth suddenly dies, Ross is crushed but incapable of displaying his emotions. His

son Bruce moves back in and tries to help. Around them, their friends pitch in to help. A warm, humorous, heartfelt film filled with loss, love and hope. August 1, 2, 6, 8, 9

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MADE IN ITALY (CTC) 94min Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: James D’Arcy. Country: UK / Italy.

A heart-warming father son story set in Tuscany. Bohemian London artist Robert (Liam Neeson) returns to Italy with his estranged son, Jack, to make a quick sale of the house they inherited from his late wife. Neither expects to find the once beautiful villa in such a state of disrepair.

As they painstakingly restore the villa to its previous glory, they also start to mend their relationship. The future may now look quite different and surprise them both. August 27, 29, 30

LES MISÉRABLES (MA 15+) 104min Genre: Drama. Dir: Ladj Ly. Counrty: France. English subtitles.

Set in Montfermeil in east Paris – a famed location in Victor Hugo’s classic 19th century novel – Les Misérables follows cop Stéphane through his first week on the job as part of a special unit who navigate society’s fringes. It is a trial by fire as he and his corrupt colleagues

face off against the region’s clashing factions of angry teens as tensions boil over. Ready yourself for a riveting ride that throbs with contemporary urgency. August 29, 30, 31

A WHITE, WHITE DAY (M) 109min Genre: Drama. Dir: Hlynur Pálmason. Country: Iceland. English

subtitles. In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with his late wife, who died in a tragic accident two years earlier. Gradually his obsession for finding out the truth accumulates and inevitably begins to endanger himself and

his loved ones. A spellbinding and darkly humorous new drama about a stoic grandfather whose emotional reserves are pushed to their limits. August 15, 17, 23

THE CURRENT WAR (M) 102min Genre: Biog., Drama, History. Dir: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Country:

USA / UK. Three visionaries set off in a charged battle for the future in a cutthroat competition that literally lit up the modern world. Benedict Cumberbatch is Thomas Edison, the celebrity inventor on the verge of bringing electricity to Manhattan. On the eve of triumph, his plans are upended

by charismatic businessman George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), who believes he and his partner have a superior idea for how to electrify America. August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23

WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE (M) 109min Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: Richard Linklater. Country:

USA. Based on the runaway bestseller, Richard Linklater’s latest is an inspiring comedy about Bernadette Fox (Cate Blanchett), a loving mum who becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Bernadette’s leap of faith

takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery. A funny and heartwarming offering. August 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

HOUSE OF CARDIN (G) 97min Genre: Documentary. Dirs: P. David Ebersole, Todd Hughes. Country:

USA / France. Millions know the iconic logo and ubiquitous signature, but few know the man behind the larger than life label. Who is Pierre Cardin? What is the story behind this legendary icon? This is a rare peek into the mind of a genius, chronicling the life and design of a true original. Mr. Cardin

has granted the directors exclusive access to his archives, his empire and unprecedented interviews at the sunset of a glorious career. August 2, 3, 8

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THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND (MA 15+) 137min Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: Judd Apatow. Country: USA.

Scott (Pete Davidson) has been in a case of arrested development since the age of seven when his firefighter dad died. Now in his mid-20s, he’s achieved little. As his younger sister heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother (Marisa Tomei). When she starts

dating a loudmouth firefighter, it sets off a chain of events that force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life. August 22, 24, 26, 28

LA BELLE EPOQUE (M) 115min Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: Nicolas Bedos. Country: France.

English subtitles. The clichés of French film history are playfully explored in César Award-winning filmmaker Nicolas Bedos’ hilarious film. It darts between present day and the wild, wonderful disco era of the 1970s in a whimsical, witty and romantic tale. Daniel Auteuil stars as a

70-something tech-phobic cartoonist whose wife, Marianne, loathes him. Dazzling, soul-stirring and heartwarming. August 14, 15, 16, 19

23 WALKS (M) 88min Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Dir: Paul Morrison. Country: UK.

A heart-warming film about finding love later in life. Dave (Dave Johns) and Fern (Alison Steadman), two strangers, have been bruised by their individual circumstance. They meet walking their dogs in a North London park and over the course of 23 walks, the romance begins to

blossom. But Dave and Fern haven’t been completely honest with each other and their future together may be threatened by the secrets they have withheld. August 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 12

TRUE STORIES (1986, G) 90min Genre: Music, Comedy. Dir: David Byrne. Country: USA.

Director David Byrne (of Talking Heads) takes an outside-looking-in glance at Texas and Texans. Casting himself as the protagonist/narrator, Byrne adopts what he thinks is “standard” western garb and drives his red convertible into the small town of Virgil. Here he observes the town’s

preparations for celebrating Texas’ sesquicentennial, introducing us to several of the local oddballs. Also stars John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz and Pops Staples. August 11

BENDIGO QUEER FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS: ANOTHER COUNTRY (1984, M) 90min Genre: Biog., Drama, History. Dir: Marek Kanievska. Country: UK.

In this adaptation of the Julian Mitchell play, classmates and fellow outcasts Guy (Rupert Everett) and Tommy (Colin Firth) find comfort in friendship during the 1930s, at an elite British public school where conformity is the norm. Openly gay Guy deals with bullying and homophobia,

while Tommy struggles to reconcile the expectations of the establishment with his own Marxist beliefs. August 18

BLADE RUNNER (1982, M) 116min Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Dir: Ridley Scott. Country: USA /

Hong Kong / UK. Visually spectacular and powerfully prophetic since its debut, Ridley Scott’s definitive final cut of his 1982 masterpiece is a thing to behold on the big screen. Harrison Ford stars as 21st-century detective Rick Deckard in this stylish noir thriller. In a future of high-tech

possibility soured by urban and social decay, Deckard hunts for fugitive, murderous replicants and is drawn to a mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul. Encore: August 4

STAR CINEMA AND GOLDFIELDS LIBRARIES PRESENT: STAR CINEMA BOOK CLUB 1984 (1956, UN15+) 90min

Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi. Dir: Michael Anderson. Country: UK. George Orwell’s landmark novel is the basis of this eerie, darkly satiric tale whose futuristic world is divided into three sections following an atomic war. London, capital of the Oceania sector, is

where Edmond O’Brien is a clerk for “Big Brother,” the totalitarian government that keeps a close watch on all of its subjects. When O’Brien carries on a forbidden love affair with Jan Sterling, officials try to brainwash the couple into abandoning their free will. August 25

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Family: $48 Mondays & Tuesdays: $12

Saturday 1 1.00pm 23 Walks 4.00pm Bellbird 7.00pm The Personal History of David CopperfieldSunday 2 1.00pm Bellbird 4.00pm 23 Walks 7.00pm House of CardinMonday 3 7.00pm House of Cardin » $12 tixTuesday 4 7.00pm cinetopia: Blade Runner » $12 tixWednesday 5 7.00pm The Personal History of David Copperfield Thursday 6 7.00pm BellbirdFriday 7 1.00pm The Personal History of David Copperfield 7.00pm 23 WalksSaturday 8 1.00pm House of Cardin 4.00pm Bellbird 7.00pm The Personal History of David CopperfieldSunday 9 1.00pm Bellbird 4.00pm 23 Walks 7.00pm The Personal History of David Copperfield Monday 10 7.00pm 23 Walks » $12 tix Tuesday 11 7.00pm cinetopia: True Stories » $12 tixWednesday 12 7.00pm 23 WalksThursday 13 7.00pm The Professor and the MadmanFriday 14 1.00pm La Belle Epoque 7.00pm The Current WarSaturday 15 1.00pm A White, White Day 4.00pm The Current War 7.00pm La Belle Epoque Sunday 16 1.00pm The Current War 4.00pm La Belle Epoque 7.00pm The Professor and the Madman Monday 17 7.00pm A White, White Day » $12 tix Tuesday 18 7.00pm Bendigo Queer Film Festival presents: cinetopia: Another Country » $12 tixWednesday 19 7.00pm La Belle EpoqueThursday 20 7.00pm Where’d You Go, BernadetteFriday 21 1.00pm The Current War 7.00pm Where’d You Go, BernadetteSaturday 22 1.00pm The Current War 4.00pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette 7.00pm The King of Staten Island Sunday 23 1.00pm A White, White Day 4.00pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette 7.00pm The Current War Monday 24 7.00pm The King of Staten Island » $12 tix Tuesday 25 7.00pm Star Cinema and Goldfields Library present Star Cinema Book Club: cinetopia: 1984 » $12 tixWednesday 26 7.00pm The King of Staten Island Thursday 27 7.00pm Made in ItalyFriday 28 1.00pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette 7.00pm The King of Staten IslandSaturday 29 1.00pm Made in Italy 4.00pm Les Misérables 7.00pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette Sunday 30 1.00pm Les Misérables 4.00pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette 7.00pm Made in Italy Monday 31 7.00pm Les Misérables » $12 tix

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HOW WE’RE KEEPING YOU SAFE AND COMFORTABLE• All our couches have been professionally deep cleaned and sanitised• Our seating plan has been adjusted to strictly adhere to physical distancing guidelines• Staff will undertake thorough cleaning of all public spaces during and between screenings• Our current capacity is 40 patrons per session – 20 downstairs and 20 in our balcony (NB: stair access only). Please check our website for up to date information• Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment and please notify us ASAP if you are unable to keep your booking• For the protection of our staff and volunteers, we will be accepting card only transactions until further notice• As per government requirements, you will be asked to provide your name and phone number upon booking and/or arrival

HOW YOU CAN HELPFor the safety and protection of our staff, volunteers and patrons please observe the following:

• do not attend the cinema if you are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms• sanitise your hands thoroughly on arrival • customised floor stars will outline where you should stand when queuing for tickets and/or the bar• observe physical distancing at all times while in the building• observe stringent hand-washing techniques as displayed in all toilet areas• dispose of all rubbish and leave glassware on table provided on departure• do not linger inside the building after the film to allow our staff sufficient cleaning time between sessions• please note; session start times may be delayed slightly from time to time

Please be patient and respectful of our staff and volunteers while additional measures are being taken for your safety. Thank you for your cooperation.

Showcasing fantastic cinema from the vault every Tuesday at 7pm. Because nothing compares to the BIG screen.

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SESSION TIMES BOOKINGS: 5446 2025STAR CINEMA AND GOLDFIELDS LIBRARIES PRESENT

STAR CINEMA BOOK CLUBOn the last Tuesday of each month we will screen a film adaptation of a book which we

encourage you to read before or after seeing the film.See our monthly programme for film and session details and see over for this month’s selection.

Tickets: $12. Bookings highly recommended.This month: Tuesday August 25 at 7pm

NB: sessions are subject to change without notice.

NEW MEMBERSHIP PACKAGESWe are delighted to offer two new premium membership options. The Superstar is the ultimate membership for aficionados of great film and provides entry to all standard screenings for 12 months: Adult $600 / Concession $500.The cinetopia package as designed for lovers of classic, non-current and select film titles. It provides entry to 12 months of weekly cinetopia sessions: $250.For full information or to join online visit our website or pick up a form next time you visit.