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Film Review

Fine portrait of the composer who wrote a masterpiece

In 1928 Paris, choreographer Ida Rubinstein commissions Maurice Ravel to compose the music for her next ballet. Music that becomes the universal masterpiece Bolero. Source: Australian Catholics.

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The Good News presented with artistry and humour

ā€œLight of the Worldā€ is an animated film about Jesus’s life as told by the Apostle John. It is aimed at younger audiences but has appeal for all generations. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Extraordinary tale of a real-life Holocaust rescuer

Set in Poland in the Second World War, ā€œIrena’s Vowā€ tells the remarkable true story of Irena Gut, who risked her life to save a generation of Jews from the atrocities of the Holocaust. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Australian drama when all roads hop to home

In ā€œKangaroo Islandā€, a struggling Hollywood actress returns home to South Australia to confront the love triangle that tore her family apart. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Eight children fighting for the climate hit the road

In ā€œFuture Councilā€, eight children from various cultures tour Western Europe, discussing and exploring solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Inspirational teacher inspired screen legend Richard Burton

ā€œMr Burtonā€ is a biographical drama that concentrates on the early life of Welsh actor Richard Burton. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Murder and mayhem combine again – or do they?

When Fall Is Coming is a French subtitled drama about a retiree whose hopes are thwarted by tragedy, but come alive again. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Powerful romantic drama of tragedy, redemption and love

ā€œFour Letters of Loveā€ is a romantic drama that tells the story of a couple who were made for each other but become victims of fate. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Solid, traditional but unremarkable western

In The Unholy Trinity, buried secrets of an 1870s Montana town spark violence when a young man returns to reclaim his legacy. Source: Australian Catholics.