RISING Sun Film Society in Moree has launched its 2025 program, and again cinema-goers are in for treat, with movies from around the world headlined.
The society, now in its 20th year, screens movies at the Moree RSL Regional Military Museum on Balo Street – opposite Moree fire station – on the third Sunday of each month, and this year’s roster starts with a free screening of Merri-May Gill’s WHIP, REV & BARREL on Sunday, February 23.
Merri-May said Rising Sun Film Society has helped fund applications to get WHIP, REV & BARREL screened at international and domestic film festivals, and Sunday’s free screening is her way of saying thank-you.
“I’m very happy for the society to make it free entry to attend this special screening,” she smiled.
“It helps more people find out about the Rising Sun Film Society, and the other films they’ll screen throughout 2025.”
Rising Sun Film Society will this year screen nine films from around the world.
March 16: The Great Escaper
In the summer of 2014 – the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings – octogenarian Bernie Jordan, played by Michael Caine, made global headlines. He staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades.
April 13: Wicked Little Letters
Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, Wicked Little Letters follows two neighbours: Edith, played by Olivia Colman and Rose, played by Jessie Buckley. When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial.
May 18: The King’s Choice
The troops of the Third Reich enter Oslo on April 9, 1940, forcing Norway’s King to make a decision he knew would change his country forever. The Royal family and the government flee to the interiors of Norway when the Germans invade the country. King Haakon VII must decide how to handle the situation.
June 15: What We Did On Our Holiday
A family of five heads to grandad’s big 75th birthday party at an uncle’s estate in rural Scotland. The parents – David Tennant and Rosamund Pike – are separated and hope their three kids won’t mention it.
The kids love, can talk with, and would do anything for their grandfather, played by Billy Connelly.
July 20: Mozart’s Sister
A reimagined account of the early life of Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, five years older than Wolfgang, and a musical prodigy in her own right. A musical-true-crime story that explores the lost talent of Maria-Anna Mozart.
August 17: Conclave
Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.
September 21: The Duke
In 1961, Kempton Bunton stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition the government invested more in care for the elderly.
October 19: Lee
This biopic about Lee Miller is not only a powerful look at her incredible life but also a strong reminder of the horrors of war. As both a groundbreaking photographer and war correspondent, the film captures the devastating things she witnessed and the emotional toll they took on her.
November 16: Last Film Show
A dynamic comic drama, energised by superb casting and a vivid sense of place. Set in the lush green, beautiful village in Gujarat called ‘Chalala’, the film is an autobiographical tale of the director, Pan Nalin, and his childhood.
The doors for all screenings open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
Cost is $15 per movie, with a light supper provided. Half-season membership, which includes four movies, is available for $40 or full-season membership for $90.
Enquiries: 0408 651863
Rising Sun Film Society presents WHIP, REV & BARREL
When: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Where: Moree RSL Regional Military Museum (old town library building)
Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Cost: FREE
