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the champion

Opening Night - Film & Afterparty

The Champion

Join us for a Calneggia Asolo Prosecco D.O.C.G before the premiere of The Champion followed by an afterparty with Fowles Wine, Peroni beer and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream. Includes official festival gift bag.

THE ASTOR THEATRE
Thurs 19 September
DOORS OPEN 6.45PM SHARP!
6.45pm Arrivals with a taste of Italy by iTALiAN ARTiSANS.
7.30pm Screening and afterparty with antipasti & pizza by iTALiAN ARTiSANS, That’s Amore cheese & cannoli cart, cocktails and more!

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $80
Full $90

ONLY 200 TICKETS ON SALE! *

*Ticket sales have been capped due to limited foyer capacities. Please secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment as Opening Night events sell out in advance.

the champion

Opening Night - Reception & Film

The Champion

Join us for a Calneggia Asolo Prosecco D.O.C.G., Fowles Wine, a taste of Italy and Italian tunes prior to the following screenings of The Champion.

Receptions include a taste of Italy by iTALiAN ARTiSANS.

KINO CINEMAS
Thurs 19 September
5.45pm
Reception 
6.30pm Film screening

PALACE BALWYN
Thurs 19 September
6.45pm
Reception 
7.30pm Film screening

PALACE BRIGHTON BAY
Thurs 19 September
6.15pm
Reception  
7.00pm Film screening

PALACE CINEMA COMO
Thurs 19 September
5.45pm
Reception 
6.30pm Film screening

PALACE WESTGARTH
Thurs 19 September
7.15pm
Reception 
8.00pm Film screening

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $40
Full $44

let me introduce you to sofia

Palace Platinum Events

Let me Introduce You To Sofia

Experience Palace Platinum Let Me Introduce You To Sofia with a glass of Calneggia Asolo Prosecco D.O.C.G in hand at the following special events.

Let us treat you to a Palace Platinum experience with an iTALiAN ARTiSANS
‘edizione limitata’ (limited edition) antipasti box, and a That’s Amore trio of cannoli.

PALACE PLATINUM AT CINEMA COMO
Wed 25 September
6.30pm
Arrivals 
7.00pm Film screening

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $49
Adult $54

Promised

World Premiere

Promised

Join us for a drink on arrival, followed by the world premiere of Promised.

World premiere of Promised introduced by Tina Arena and Paul Mercurio.

THE ASTOR THEATRE
Tues 1 October
6.15pm Red Carpet Arrivals and DJ Mike Gurrieri
7.00pm World Premiere

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $35
Adult $40

Mimmo Calopresti

Special Guest - Mimmo Calopresti

Aspromonte - Land Of The Forgotten

Melbourne Premiere of Aspromonte - Land Of The Forgotten followed by Q&A with Director Mimmo Calopresti.

Palace Cinema Como
Fri 20 September
6:20pm Film screening followed by Q&A

Tickets at general admission prices.

1900

Intros and Q&As

1900

Intro and Q&As for 1900.

THE ASTOR THEATRE
Sunday 29th September
1.30pm introduction presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne, followed by the film (with intermission).*

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $16
Adult $18

the conformist

Intros and Q&As

The Conformist

Intro and Q&As for The Confromist.

THE ASTOR THEATRE
Sunday 13th October
1.30pm introduction presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne followed by the film and a Q&A with guests.

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $16
Adult $18

bangla

Special Event - That's Amore

BANGLA

Don’t miss this special screening of Bangla including a glass of wine, delicious cannoli, fresh mozzarella making and a cheese grazing table, courtesy of That’s Amore Cheese.
 

PALACE WESTGARTH
Wed 25 September
6.00pm Arrivals
7.00pm Film screening

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $32
Adult $37

ordinary happiness

Special Event - That's Amore

Ordinary Happiness

Don’t miss this special screening of Ordinary Happiness including a glass of wine, delicious cannoli, fresh mozzarella making and a cheese grazing table, courtesy of That’s Amore Cheese.

PALACE CINEMA COMO
Wed 2 October
6.00pm Arrivals
7.00pm Film screening 

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $32
Adult $37

tomorrow's a new day

Special Event - That's Amore

Tomorrow's A New Day

Don’t miss this special screening of Tomorrow's A New Day including a glass of wine, delicious cannoli, fresh mozzarella making and a cheese grazing table, courtesy of That’s Amore Cheese.

PALACE BALWYN
Wed 9 October
6.00pm Arrivals
7.00pm Film screening

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $32
Adult $37

pavarotti

Closing Night

Pavarotti

Join us for cocktails and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream followed by Ron Howard’s highly anticipated biopic Pavarotti. See below for Luna on SX and State Cinema offer.

THE ASTOR THEATRE
Wed 16 October
6.00pm Reception
6.30pm Film screening

TICKETS
Palace Movie Club $30
Adult $35