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Wonderful tale of forgiveness and redemption
The first 100 or so pages of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” are the focus of “Jean Valjean – The Story of an Honest Man”. Source: Australian Catholics.
Couple’s tree-change dream becomes a nightmare
“Alphabet Lane” is an Australian film that examines how a young couple who have moved from the big city cope – or not – with the isolation of country life. Source: Australian Catholics.
Predictable but charming escapism
In “You, Me & Tuscany”, a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa and, posing as the owner’s fiancée, discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. Source: Australian Catholics.
Childhood favourites come to life in magical adventure
Three Enid Blyton novels are covered in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ and they take place in an enchanted forest where a huge magical tree grows, which titles the film. Source: Australian Catholics.
Reluctant hero is lost and found in space
In “Project Hail Mary”, a science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship, light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the Sun and to save Earth. Source: Australian Catholics.
‘Pool of the Flies’ explores cruel currents of adolescence
In The Plague, a socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy of the boys at a water polo camp. Source: Australian Catholics.
Touching drama puts marriage under the microscope
“Midwinter Break” is a gentle movie about a long marriage and the small grievances and give and take of a lifetime together. Source: Australian Catholics.
Ruined honeymoon turns into charming romantic comedy
In “Solo Mio”, a stranded groom in Rome finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travellers. Source: Australian Catholics.
Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC tribute to The King
Directed by acclaimed Australian director Baz Luhrmann, “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” presents previously lost and unseen footage of the King of Rock and Roll. Source: Australian Catholics.