This is what to watch at the closing weekend of Sydney Film Festival

Sydney Film Festival closing weekend

As the Sydney Film Festival prepares to lower the curtain on another spectacular year, this closing weekend is packed with everything from pulse-pounding horror to family-friendly fun and intimate conversations with some of cinema’s biggest names. Here are the highlights with tickets still available.

Sydney Film Festival 2025: Dates, Top Events and Tickets

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The 72nd Sydney Film Festival is here, and it’s packed with powerful, must-see films, including body horror masterpieces, compelling documentaries and animated musicals about lesbian space princesses. Get ready for the film festival with our ultimate guide, your go-to resource for screening schedules, important dates and ticket details. What is Sydney Film Festival? The Sydney

The 72nd Sydney Film Festival brings body horror, Richard Linklater and dragons to the table

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Sydney comes alive with some of the countryโ€™s best arts and culture festivals throughout autumn. Thereโ€™s Vivid Sydney, Sydney Writersโ€™ Festival and, returning for 11 days in June, is Sydney Film Festival. The citywide celebration of cinema takes place at venues all across the Harbour City, as cinephiles admire the best Australian releases on the