Fri 23 Oct · +3 more dates
ACMI Cinemas · Melbourne
a fortnightly matinee escape into restored classics and world cinema
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Summer is ending, but your gateway to escapism is right here. Matinee sessions run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout Autumn, with new films beginning every fortnight.
Journey to the suburbs of Sydney with Jane Campion’s 1989 feature debut Sweetie, recently restored to 4K. From there, take a daytrip to Lagos, Nigeria, during the tumultuous 1993 presidential election with My Father's Shadow. Recover from a car accident in Germany with Christian Petzold’s new film Mirrors No. 3. And in Spain, experience life through the eyes of a profoundly Deaf woman navigating discrimination from her inner circle after announcing her pregnancy.
All these films screen exclusively at ACMI in this weekly discounted cinema program.
Quick answers
When is Matinees at ACMI Cinemas?
Fri 23 Oct 2026, +3 more dates. There are 4 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
ACMI Cinemas, Melbourne, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $12, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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