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Wrap Up: Sydney Underground Film Festival 2025

Wrap Up: Sydney Underground Film Festival 2025

Three quick reviews from the Sydney Underground Film Festival; I Live Here Now, Snatchers & Yellow House Afghanistan
Matthew Donlan 18 Sep 2025
'Children of Men' by Alfonso Cuarón (2006)

'Children of Men' by Alfonso Cuarón (2006)

S. Andrew: Cuaron’s direction and Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography elevate this narrative into something visceral. The long takes, often chaotic, unbroken, and immersive, create an almost documentary-like realism.
Guest Author 11 Sep 2025
'From All Sides' by Bina Bhattacharya (2025)

'From All Sides' by Bina Bhattacharya (2025)

An expansive, multi-racial, multi-sexual story of modern life in Sydney's west.
Matthew Donlan 04 Sep 2025
Interview: 'Hearsay' at SOFT CENTRE

Interview: 'Hearsay' at SOFT CENTRE

Helena Williams interviews the creative team behind 'Hearsay', performing at the SOFT CENTRE Festival.
Helena Williams 28 Aug 2025
'Stars of Orion' by Adam Bahgat (2012)

'Stars of Orion' by Adam Bahgat (2012)

A. Zayn: This documentary makes an important contribution to the history of the Palestinian struggle.
Guest Author 21 Aug 2025
Reflection: Apichatpong Weerasethakul in Sydney

Reflection: Apichatpong Weerasethakul in Sydney

Time, place and crossing the artifice were explored in this session with the director of Memoria (2021)
Matthew Donlan 14 Aug 2025
'Future Council' by Damon Gameau (2024)

'Future Council' by Damon Gameau (2024)

Bright rays and birdsongs...
Matthew Donlan 07 Aug 2025

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