The Circle, Jafar Panahi's drama on the lives of women in Iranian society, screens after winning the Golden Lion at Venice. Awards also accompany The Day I Became a Woman, Marziyeh Meshkini's tale about the social oppression of Iranian women. After Lantana opens the festival, there are two more Australian features in the program. Director Jim Sharman, producer Anthony Buckley and cast members will field questions after the screening. Screening are Light Sleeper, Blue Collar and Hardcore.
Season tickets are also available.