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Bill Onus was a boomerang thrower in travelling shows before becoming a filmmaker. Picture: Umbrella Entertainment

This superb documentary follows the quest of a young Australian opera singer to discover more about his grandfather.

Ablaze a poignant personal portrait of Aboriginal activist and filmmaker Bill Onus

Gerard Depardieu in a scene from 'Maigret'. Picture: Supplied

Maigret as famous a character in his fictional home country as Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is in ours.

A subtle take on a towering icon

Gerard Depardieu plays the methodical, ever-observant centre of gravity in Maigret. Picture: Palace Cinemas

Gerard Depardieu brings the weight of the world to the lead role in filmmaker Patrice Leconte's take on the classic French detective

The real crime? That this could be the first and last time we see Depardieu play Maigret

Ron Cerabona

Matthew Macfadyen, left and Colin Firth in Operation Mincemeat. Picture: Transmission

Director John Madden's film delves into the urban myths surrounding a risky wartime plan.

Building up the story behind the story

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

Amy Martin

Three films from the inaugural Capital Film Festival. Clockwise from top left: Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande; Luke Hemswoth and Rasmus King in Bosch & Rockit; and Aisha Dee in Sissy. Pictures: Supplied

The inaugural program includes Emma Thompson's latest film, an offering from Luke Hemsworth and a satirical horror movie filmed in Canberra.

Scene one, take two: Capital Film Festival launches second inaugural program

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

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Gardening teaches kids - and adults - how to care for our Earth. Picture: Shutterstock

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