Sydney Special Events

Special Guests

OPENING NIGHT GALA

Paolo Genovese’s Perfect Strangers (Perfetti sconosciuti)

Join us for a pre film Opening Night party with the sultry and powerful music of London born multi-faceted vocalist, songwriter and award winner Paula Baxter. The reception will feature Bandini Prosecco NV DOC, Peroni, Aquilani Pinot Grigio & Sangiovese, a taste of Italy by Moretti Ristorante Pizzeria, followed by the Australian Premiere of Perfect Strangers. After the film, don't go home as the party continues with a live DJ mix show , dolci by Cavallaro Cakes, a Lavazza & Connoisseur “Affogato Bar” and there will be a gift bag waiting for you when you're ready to leave.

Palace Norton Street
Tuesday 13 September
7.00pm
Pre film Party 
8.00pm Australian Premiere of Perfect Strangers, followed by dolci 

Palace Movie Club $65
General Admission $70

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OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION

Paolo Genovese’s Perfect Strangers (Perfetti sconosciuti)

Join us for Aquilani Pinot Grigio & Sangiovese, Peroni, and a taste of Italy prior to this special screening: 

Palace Verona
Tuesday 13 September
6.45pm
Reception 
7.30pm Screening of Perfect Strangers

Palace Movie Club $30
General Admission $35

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WORLD PREMIERE

The Space Between driven by Fiat

Live ‘la dolce vita’ with us at the premiere screening of the first Italian-Australian co-production, The Space Between, with a pre-film party presented by Livio Felluga wine and Peroni, with Live DJ mix show, followed by the screening and a Q&A with writer-director Ruth Borgobello and actress Maeve Dermody.

Palace Norton Street
Wednesday 14 September 
7.00pm
Launch Party 
8.00pm World Premiere of The Space Between followed by Q&A

Palace Movie Club $26
General Admission $30

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MID FESTIVAL PARTY

Where Am I Going? (Quo Vado?)

Presented by Limoncello di Capri

Join us for an evening of Limoncello di Capri Cocktails with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist soul sensation Michael Duchesne, before this special screening of Where Am I Going?

Palace Norton Street
Thursday 22 September
7.15pm
Cocktails & music
8.00pm Screening of the hilarious comedy Where Am I Going?

Palace Movie Club $26
General Admission $30

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88 DAYS ON AN AUSTRALIAN FARM

Q&A with screenwriter Michele Grigoletti and researcher Silvia Pianelli. Moderated by Marco Lucchi, SBS Italian radio. 

To stay or go home? This is one of the burning questions facing many young Italians who travel to Australia on working visas. Please join us and the panel of guests for a spirited discussion about the emigration of young Italians to Australia.

Palace Norton Street
Sunday 25 September
6.00pm
Screening of 88 DAYS followed by Q&A with screenwriter Michele Grigoletti and researcher Silvia Pianelli. Moderated by Marco Lucchi, SBS Italian radio.

All tickets $8

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CLOSING NIGHT

Roman Holiday [RESTORED] (G)

Presented by Celebrity Cruises

Sail away with us at the Closing Night event featuring Aquilani Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream and live music, followed by the undeniably romantic postcard to Rome, the Oscar-winning Hollywood classic Roman Holiday.

Vote for your favourite film for your chance to WIN A ROMAN CRUISE HOLIDAY FOR TWO thanks to Celebrity Cruises. See the website or in cinemas for entry details.

Palace Norton Street
Sunday 9 October
5.15pm
Reception featuring Sydney’s soul sensation Michael Duchesne
6.00pm Screening of Roman Holiday

Chauvel Cinema
Sunday 9 October
6.00pm
Reception featuring London-born multi-faceted vocalist, songwriter, and award winner Paula Baxter
6.45pm Screening of Roman Holiday

Palace Movie Club $26
General Admission $30

(Palace Verona will screen the film only – tickets at general admission prices)