Lebanese Film Festival 2025

Celebrate award-winning director Karim Rahbani with a special showcase of his short films — Cargo, With Thy Spirit and the Australian Premiere of One Last Time.

Itinerary:
• 6.15pm — Arrival, red carpet, authentic Lebanese canapés by Tayta’s Food Co., handcrafted smeed maamoul and live BuBooza ice cream
• Drinks served: Lebanese wine, beer & non-alcoholic options
• Live entertainment by Zaffet Lebnen
• 8pm — Theatre doors open
• 8.20pm — Formalities & film screenings (57 minutes)
• 10.30pm — Event concludes

This gripping drama tells the true story of Australian journalist Peter Greste, who was wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt while reporting for Al Jazeera.

The film follows his fight for freedom, justice and press integrity, highlighting the courage and perseverance of a journalist under extreme political pressure.

A powerful testament to the human spirit, starring Julian Maroun, Richard Roxburgh and Rahel Romahn.

Set in 1949, two Lebanese siblings journey to Brazil, only for Emilie to fall in love with a Muslim merchant, igniting jealousy, cultural tension and tragedy.

Against the lush Amazonian backdrop, this beautifully shot drama explores themes of love, prejudice and the enduring impact of Lebanese immigration, starring Charbel Kamel and Wafa Celine Halawi.

In a remote Lebanese village, simmering religious tensions threaten to erupt.

A group of determined women crafts clever and unexpected schemes to prevent the men from reigniting conflict.

This Cannes favourite blends humour, heartbreak and hope, celebrating resilience, sisterhood and the power of community—a perfect closing night spectacle.

A multi-layered drama with dark comedy, exploring Lebanon’s turbulent years from 2019 to 2020, including the Beirut Port explosion.

Through four interwoven stories, the film captures the human experience of crisis, resilience and survival, with raw and authentic storytelling produced in collaboration with Nadine Labaki and Khaled Mouzannar.

Follow the inspirational journey of French-Armenian singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour, from humble beginnings to international acclaim.

This heartfelt drama captures his music, passion and cultural legacy, showing how his voice resonated deeply across Lebanese homes, taxis and hearts, and cementing him as a beloved global icon.