The combination of street protest footage from thirty-three different filmmakers set to the backdrop of opera Don Quixote poses a difficulty in providing a meaningful cinematic experience, but documentary Demonstration manages to stay as engaging for the senses as it is thought-provoking.
Jimi: All Is by My Side
Oscar-winning writer/director John Ridley’s abstract depiction of renowned musician Jimi Hendrix is hit-and-miss in its reveal of the rocker and his world through an unusual take on the biopic genre.
52 Tuesdays
A glimmer of hope amongst the Australian film landscape, Sophie Hyde’s film is subtle and considerate treatment of transgender identity, an often-marginalised issue.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Wes Anderson has surpassed his usual skill for establishing self-contained worlds with the construction of The Grand Budapest Hotel, which withstands the rigours of a layered story-within-a-story