ANU Film Group

ANU Film Group Since 1966, the ANU Film Group has offered the full cinema experience at a fraction of the cost! And best of all membership is open to anyone!

The ANU Film Group is Australia's largest film society, screening over 150 movies each year, ranging from the most recent Hollywood hits, to foreign and independent films not seen elsewhere, along with classic films not seen on the big screen in years.

The hills are alive this week as THE SOUND OF MUSIC returns to the ANU Film Group on Friday in commemoration of its 60th...
11/06/2026

The hills are alive this week as THE SOUND OF MUSIC returns to the ANU Film Group on Friday in commemoration of its 60th anniversary last year, presented in partnership with the Embassy of Austria. And on Saturday, experience WOLFRAM at 5 pm, acclaimed director Warwick Thornton's follow-up to SWEET COUNTRY as well as the action-packed sequel to the big screen adaptation of the hit video game series, MORTAL KOMBAT II, at 7:30 pm.

• FRI 12 JUN @ 7:30 PM: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

In Austria, free-spirited Maria (Julie Andrews) becomes governess to the seven unruly children of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer), but the threat of WWII is ever looming in this 60th anniversary screening of the beloved musical. (G, 174 mins)

• SAT 13 JUN @ 5:00 PM: WOLFRAM

In 1932, two Aboriginal stolen children forced to work in a mine seize a fragile opportunity to break free, but soon find themselves pursued by outlaws on a relentless chase across Central Australia in director Warwick Thornton's latest. (M, 100 mins)

• SAT 13 JUN @ 7:30 PM: MORTAL KOMBAT II

The defenders of Earthrealm – now joined by action movie star Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) – are pitted against each other in the ultimate, violent, no-holds-barred battle to stop the brutal Shao Kahn from invading and destroying their world. (MA, 116 mins)

Unfortunately, it seems Emily might take a little while longer to be found...Due to an unexpected and unavoidable change...
05/06/2026

Unfortunately, it seems Emily might take a little while longer to be found...

Due to an unexpected and unavoidable change in venue availability, we regret to inform you that our upcoming screening of has been postponed from its original date of Friday 26 June. Instead, the new British rom-com will now screen a few days later on SUNDAY 28 JUNE at the same 7:30 PM start time.

We apologise for all inconvenience caused by this change, and hope that those hoping to see the film will still be able to do so on its new date.

If you're biding your time til our second consecutive long weekend, why not occupy yourself with a good movie or two (or...
03/06/2026

If you're biding your time til our second consecutive long weekend, why not occupy yourself with a good movie or two (or four)? This week, you'll find Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill in director Guy Ritchie's new heist thriller (IN THE GREY), Joel Edgerton in an acclaimed, award-winning psychological thriller (THE PLAGUE), Adam Scott in an Irish folklore horror (HOKUM) and Kevin James in a surprisingly sweet rom-com set in Italy (SOLO MIO).

• THU 4 JUN @ 7:30 PM: HOKUM

Returning to his ancestral homeland of Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes, an American horror author (Adam Scott) becomes consumed by local folklore, including tales of a witch rumoured to haunt the remote inn where he's staying. (M, 108 mins)

• FRI 5 JUN @ 7:30 PM: IN THE GREY

When a despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, a elite team of covert operatives led by Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill) is recruited to steal it back – a seemingly impossible heist which quickly spirals into all-out war. (MA, 97 mins)

• SAT 6 JUN @ 5 PM: SOLO MIO

When he is abandoned at the altar during a picturesque wedding in Rome, a devastated groom (Kevin James) decides to embarks on his planned honeymoon across Italy alone, immersing himself in an unexpected adventure. (PG, 96 mins)

• SAT 6 JUN @ 7:30 PM: THE PLAGUE

In 2003, a lonely 12-year-old boy struggles to fit in amidst the ruthless social hierarchy at an all-boys summer water polo camp, desperately aligning himself with a group of popular-but-cruel boys, in this tense psychological thriller. (MA, 97 mins)

Rug up and pack your bags, because this week the ANU Film Group is taking you on a trip to an Aussie farm town for the u...
25/05/2026

Rug up and pack your bags, because this week the ANU Film Group is taking you on a trip to an Aussie farm town for the ultimate debutante ball in Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, THE DEB, as well as back in time to 2008 with the hit time-travelling Canadian comedy, NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE.

If you're musically inclined, you'll want to discover the origins of the Shakers in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE starring Amanda Seyfried, or delve into the storied life of a legendary French composer in ONCE UPON A TIME MICHEL LEGRAND.

And don't miss your chance for a triple dose of Jim Jarmusch with the indie director's latest, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER, featuring three tales about dysfunctional families.

• TUE 26 MAY @ 7:30 PM: ONCE UPON A TIME MICHEL LEGRAND

A portrait of Michel Legrand, the legendary composer and jazz virtuoso whose work transformed both music and cinema by bringing French music to the world stage, and who devoted himself tirelessly to his art until the very end. (PG, 110 mins)

• THU 28 MAY @ 7:30 PM: THE DEB

A teenaged Aussie outcast sets her sights on her small farm town's upcoming Debutante Ball as her one chance to redefine her future and finally become the popular girl – but her efforts are disrupted by the arrival of her cynical cousin. (M, 121 mins)

• FRI 29 MAY @ 7:30 PM: THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

In the 18th century, spiritual leader Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried) starts a radical new religious movement known as the Shakers, before travelling to America to spread the word, in this musical drama based on an extraordinary true story. (M, 137 mins)

• SAT 30 MAY @ 5:00 PM: FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER

Jim Jarmusch directs three wryly funny and melancholic tales, each involving siblings in different countries who reunite after years apart and are forced to confront their deeply dysfunctional relationships with their estranged parents. (M, 111 mins)

• SAT 30 MAY @ 7:30 PM: NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE

Two musicians form a band in the hopes of playing at the Rivoli, a famed Toronto music venue, but a botched plan results in them accidentally travelling back in time to 2008, in this Canadian comedy based on the popular web series. (M, 100 mins)

Don’t forget that we’re re-screening DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET tonight (Sunday). The screening will begin...
24/05/2026

Don’t forget that we’re re-screening DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET tonight (Sunday). The screening will begin at the earlier start time of 6 pm, with doors opening for entry from 5:30 pm.

Our original screening on May 8 was a full house, so if you missed out then or weren't able to make it, here's another chance to celebrate Sir David’s 100th birthday on the big screen.

Like the original, tonight’s screening will be FREE and open to all to attend. All you have to do is rock up – no ANUFG membership or registration required!

Tonight's screening of the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is a special collaboration presented in pa...
20/05/2026

Tonight's screening of the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is a special collaboration presented in partnership with the ANU Law Reform and Social Justice program, the ANU International Law on Palestine Project and the Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies ANU.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with international law and human rights experts discussing the key themes and implications of the film:
• Dr Tamara Kayali Browne: Palestinian scholar, poet and activist
• Amra Lee: UN and NGO humanitarian, protection, peace and conflict worker
• A/Prof Noam Peleg: UNSW international children’s rights and human rights law expert

We look forward to welcoming our special guests at the ANU Film Group tonight. Don't miss it!

It's going to be a massive week with six films – count 'em – screening, headed up by spectacular MICHAEL, the Michael Ja...
19/05/2026

It's going to be a massive week with six films – count 'em – screening, headed up by spectacular MICHAEL, the Michael Jackson biopic and one of the year's biggest films to date.

Plus, a devastating, Oscar-nominated true story (THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB) followed by a special panel discussion, an adaptation of a beloved Enid Blyton tale (THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE), a horrifying new take on a classic movie monster (LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY), and a 50th anniversary presentation of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN.

And don't forget that we'll also be re-screening DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET this Sunday at the earlier start time of 6 PM after its original screening on May 8 ended up being a full house. As before, Sunday's screening will free and open to all to attend, so be sure to spread the word!

• WED 20 MAY @ 7:30 PM: THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

In 2024, volunteers at Red Crescent receive an emergency phone call from a five-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car under fire in Gaza. Trying to keep her on the line, they must do all they can to rescue her from the active warzone. (M, 89 mins)

• THU 21 MAY @ 7:30 PM: ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN

In 1972, two Washington Post reporters (Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman) uncover a link between a botched burglary at the Watergate building and the White House, in this 50th anniversary screening of the renowned political thriller. (M, 138 mins)

• FRI 22 MAY @ 7:30 PM: MICHAEL

After achieving early fame alongside his siblings in the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson) relentlessly pursues a solo career with the aim of becoming the greatest entertainer in the world – and the undisputed King of Pop. (PG, 127 mins)

• SAT 23 MAY @ 5 PM: THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE

Upon relocating to the English countryside, a family discover a gigantic magical tree with extraordinary and eccentric residents, along with a portal that can transport them to fantastical lands on adventures which rekindle their bond. (G, 104 mins)

• SAT 23 MAY @ 7:30 PM: LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY

Eight years after their young daughter was abducted in Cairo, her broken family receives news that the girl has been found alive, wrapped in bandages in an Egyptian tomb – but their joyful reunion soon turns into something horrifying. (MA, 134 mins)

• SUN 24 MAY @ **6 PM**: DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET (FREE RE-SCREENING)

Celebrating the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough as he reflects on the defining moments and lessons learnt during his six decades as a naturalist, having seen more of the natural world than any other during his lifetime. (PG, 83 mins)

Due to popular demand, we will be screening DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET once again next week on SUNDAY 24 M...
13/05/2026

Due to popular demand, we will be screening DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET once again next week on SUNDAY 24 MAY at the earlier start time of 6 PM. If you missed out on our original screening last Friday or weren't able to make it, here's another chance to celebrate the one and only Sir David Attenborough's milestone 100th birthday.

Like the original screening, this screening will be FREE and open to all to attend, so be sure to spread the word and invite along your friends and family – no ANUFG membership required!

Mutant parasites (COLD STORAGE), murderous socialites (THEY WILL KILL YOU) and a BAFTA-winning true story about understa...
13/05/2026

Mutant parasites (COLD STORAGE), murderous socialites (THEY WILL KILL YOU) and a BAFTA-winning true story about understanding Tourette's (I SWEAR) can all be found at the ANU Film Group this week. (Apologies to THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE yesterday for the belated omission!)

And if that's not enough, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia are also hosting the 2nd Indonesian Film Festival in the Kambri Cinema over the weekend, featuring five free screenings of recent local hits, including record-breaking animated film JUMBO on Saturday at 5 pm. Entry is free for all, with registration recommended (but not essential) at this link: https://linktr.ee/rsvp.kbricanberra

• THU 14 MAY @ 7:30 PM: THEY WILL KILL YOU

In search of her missing sister, an ex-con (Zazie Beetz) lands a job as a housekeeper at a private members’ club in New York City, where she discovers the sinister reason behind a spate of disappearances in the high-rise building. (MA, 94 mins)

• FRI 15 MAY @ 7:30 PM: COLD STORAGE

When a parasitic mutant fungus escapes containment and wreaks havoc, two young employees of a self-storage facility – accompanied by a retired operative (Liam Neeson) – must survive the wildest night shift ever and save humanity. (MA, 99 mins)

• SAT 16 MAY @ 7:30 PM: I SWEAR

In 1980s Britain, after he is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, troubled 15-year-old John Davidson (Robert Aramayo) finds himself ostracised by his friends and family, until the kindness of others inspires him to take a different path. (MA, 120 mins)

Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re still looking for a way to show your mum or special someone that you care, why not treat h...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re still looking for a way to show your mum or special someone that you care, why not treat her to a night out with Ryan Gosling? 😉💖

Our re-screening of PROJECT HAIL MARY begins at 7 PM tonight, with doors opening for entry from 6:30 PM. Don’t miss your last chance to check out this AMAZE! AMAZE! film on the big screen at the ANU Film Group!

Entry open to all members and guests, and we will also be honouring any expired memberships that were valid at the time of the original screening on May 1.

Address

Cultural Centre, Kambri Precinct, ANU
Canberra, ACT
2601

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 7:30pm - 11:30pm

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