Sydney Film Festival final weekend top ten

1. Monsieur Lazhar


Compassionate Canadian film about an inspirational teacher.
State Theatre, Sat Jul 16, 6.15pm; Sun Jun 17, 10am

2. The Angels’ Share


Ken Loach’s bittersweet story of whiskey brewers.
State Theatre, Sat Jul 16, 8.40pm. Event Cinemas George Street, Sun Jun 17, 5pm.

3. Wuthering Heights


Andrea Arnold’s evocative adaptation features a black Heathcliff.
Event Cinemas George Street, Sun Jun 17, 2.30pm.

4. Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter


Japanese cult film from the 70s that inspired Tarantino’s Kill Bill.
Dendy Opera Quays, Sat Jun 16, 6.30pm.



5. Amour

Michael Haneke won the Palm D’Or at Cannes for this searing film.
Event Cinemas George Street, Sat Jun 16 6.45pm.



6. Marley


Kevin Macdonald’s eye-opening documentary on Bob Marley.

Event Cinemas George Street, Sun Jun 17, 9.30pm.



7. Keanu, Angelina & Denzel Walk into a Bar…

Top Sydney comedians including Gary Eck deliver routines inspired by the movies.
Film Festival Hub, Lower Town Hall, Sat Jun 16, 8.30pm.


8. Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

A screening of all the finalists.
Event Cinemas George Street, Sun Jun 17, noon.


9. Crazy Horse

The famous Paris burlesque club in revealing close-up.
Event Cinemas George Street, Sun Jun 17, 4.30pm.

10. Closing Night: Safety Not Guaranteed


That’s the name of the film, not a warning about the event, which includes all the awards. Mind you, it’s followed by a party at Bungalow 8 with all the associated wildness.
State Theatre, Sun Jun 17, 8pm.