Melbourne Special Events
Special Guests
OPENING NIGHT NERUDA
Join us for the Melbourne première of the stunningly inventive Cannes Film Festival highlight, NERUDA. The pre-film celebration will include a taste of Latin America with wine, Quilmes beer, gastronomic delights and live music.
PALACE CINEMA COMO
Wednesday 17 August
6pm Celebration
7pm Première screening of NERUDA
Palace Movie Club Members $35
General Admission $40
CLOSING NIGHT ARGENTINA
Experience the power and passion of Argentina’s vibrant folk music with the Melbourne premiere of master filmmaker Carlos Saura’s ARGENTINA. Includes a drink on arrival, Quilmes beer and live music.
PALACE CINEMA COMO and
PALACE WESTGARTH
Wednesday August 31
6.00pm Drink on arrival
6.30pm Screening of ARGENTINA
Palace Movie Club Members $20
General Admission $25
CENTREPIECE THE VIOLIN TEACHER
Surrender to the inspiring real-life drama of Brazil’s THE VIOLIN TEACHER. The pre-film reception includes a drink on arrival, Quilmes beer and live music.
PALACE CINEMA COMO
Wednesday 24 August
6.00pm Reception
6.30pm Screening of THE VIOLIN TEACHER
Palace Movie Club Members $20
General Admission $25
MEXICAN FIESTA HOLA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrate the launch of the Hola Mexico Film Festival showcase with the Melbourne premiere of the clever and cheeky anti rom-com HAPPY TIMES. Pre-film Fiesta includes tasty Mexican treats from Los Amates Mexican Kitchen, drinks and the sweet sounds of the one-and-only Mexican Music Man.
PALACE WESTGARTH
Thursday 18 August
7.00pm Mexican Fiesta
8.00pm Screening of HAPPY TIMES
Palace Movie Club Members $30
General Admission $35
SUNDAY BRUNCH - CARIBBEAN STYLE
Start your Sunday with a Caribbean brunch and the Melbourne premiere of pitch-black Venezuelan comedy 3 BEAUTIES. Pre-film brunch includes arepas (maize flour pancakes with yummy fillings) and coffee.
PALACE WESTGARTH
Sunday 21 August
10.20am Brunch
11.20am Screening of 3 BEAUTIES
Palace Movie Club Members $25
General Admission $30
