Detective Leon Zat is assigned the case of a woman who has disappeared, but the further he delves the more complicated things become and the more people appear to be involved. The web of deceit seems to revolve around infidelity and the deeper Leon delves the more his trawl through humanity begins to affect his own personal world. Lantana is a grippingly intelligent psychological thriller, superbly performed and hypnotically atmospheric. find out more...

Small-town girl Muriel is fat, frumpy, belittled by friends and family and absolutely desperate to get married. When she seizes a chance to hit the bright lights of Sydney, she's well on the way to changing her own destiny. Wickedly funny and often cruelly sad, but always hugely enjoyable. A delight! find out more...

Charting the conflict of ambition versus passion in a young girl in turn-of-the-century Austrailia. A beautiful film from an ambitious female director exploring the memoirs of a woman who wanted it all in a world that would not allow it and her struggle to achieve her dreams. Recommended viewing. find out more...

Despite a very simple story, this turns out to be an excellent film full of Aussie humour and charming moments. Everything is camped to the max, the two young dancers try to win the Pan-Pacific ballroom championships, despite fierce opposition from family and colleagues to their new moves. Top! find out more...

Jane Campion's outstanding and acclaimed dramatic masterpiece. Hunter turns in an incredible performance as the mute Ada, sold into a marriage with Neill. Her piano is her voice and she must earn it back from Baines, key by key, in a moving emotional bargain. Stunning - the best film of the year. find out more...