Closing Night Reception
The Postman
Bid the festival “arrivederci” with the award-winning classic The Postman starring the iconic Massimo Troisi. Enjoy a Campari Soda and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream on arrival.
TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $30
General Admission $35
The Astor Theatre
Wednesday 18 October
7:00pm arrivals for
7:30pm film
Opening Night Gala
The Last Night of Amore
Join us for an antipasto box, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, and a glass of prosecco or wine on arrival before the premiere of The Last Night of Amore. Following the film, enjoy an afterparty with music, cocktails, Birra Moretti, cannoli, an official festival gift bag and more!
TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $95
General Admission $105
The Astor Theatre
Thursday 21 September
6:45pm arrivals for
7:30pm film and afterparty
Opening Night Brindisi
The Last Night of Amore
Celebrate the opening night of the festival with a glass of prosecco on arrival.
TICKETS:
Nova Privilege Membership $25
General Admission $30
Cinema Nova
Thursday 21 September
7:45pm arrivals for
8:00pm film
A Taste of Italy
The Last Night of Amore
Gather your friends for a night out and share a drink and a taste of Italy. Presented by Small Axe Kitchen. Enjoy an aperitivo antipasto box and a glass of wine or prosecco on arrival before the Melbourne Premiere of The Last Night of Amore.
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Pentridge Cinema
Thursday 21 September
6:30pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Prosecco Premiere
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival and be inspired by the life and work of one of the world’s most influential fashion designers - Gianni Versace.
TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club, Nova Privilege Membership $25
General Admission $30
Palace Balwyn
Friday 22 September
6:15pm arrivals for
6:30pm film
Palace Brighton Bay
Friday 22 September
6:15pm arrivals for
6:30pm film
Cinema Nova
Friday 22 September
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Palace Cinema Como
Friday 22 September
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
The Kino
Friday 22 September
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Palace Westgarth
Friday 22 September
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Pentridge Cinema
Friday 22 September
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
A Taste of Italy
Burning Hearts
Gather your friends for a night out and share a drink and a taste of Italy. Presented by Eat’aliano by Pino. Enjoy apericena with a glass of wine and a selection of modern Italian antipasti before the screening of Burning Hearts.
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Palace Cinema Como
Sunday 1 October
6:00pm arrivals for
6:30pm film
Limoncello Serata
La Chimera
European summer is calling – indulge in a Solbevi Limoncello Spritz before the screening of Alice Rohrwacher’s highly anticipated magical fable La Chimera.
TICKETS: Palace Movie Club, Nova Privilege Membership $25 General Admission $30 | Image
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Palace Cinema Como
Wednesday 4 October
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
The Kino
Wednesday 4 October
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Cinema Nova
Wednesday 4 October
6:45pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Italian Aperitivo
The Order of Time
Presented by That’s Amore Cheese Make your wildest formaggio dreams come true! Enjoy the That’s Amore Cheese grazing table and a glass of wine before the screening of The Order of Time.
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Palace Westgarth
Thursday 5 October
6:30pm arrivals for
7:00pm film
Pentridge Cinema
Thursday 12 October
6:30pm arrivals for
7:00pm film