After capacity crowds at last year’s inaugural Boroondara Seniors Film Festival, this flagship event is set to return in October.
Celebrating our older community members during the month-long Victorian Seniors Festival, it aims to shed light on the wealth of life experience seniors have to share.
Four movies are being shown in local cinemas, plus a special selection of short films produced by and about older adults from across the community. All have been chosen to meet the theme of ‘Stories that inspire, challenge and connect us’.
Please note these events are free of charge but bookings are essential.
To book a ticket, and for more information on the Boroondara Seniors Film Festival, go to Our annual Boroondara Seniors Film Festival is back news page. You can also contact our Active Ageing team to make a booking or find out more, by calling (03) 9278 4777.
Coming to a cinema near you
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (M)
The otherwise ordinary Harold Fry captivates a nation when he sets out on a 450-mile walk of hope to reach his dying friend. Contains coarse language and suicide theme.
When:
- Thursday 19 October, 2 pm at Palace Balwyn.
Sweet Bean (PG)
A gently revealing and beautiful story of the relationship between an older woman and a pancake vendor who grudgingly employs her. This film has English subtitles.
When:
- Wednesday 11 October, 10:30 am at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn.
- Thursday 19 October, 1 pm at Palace Balwyn Cinemas.
The King Sun: John Olsen, a portrait at 85 (G)
Australian artist John Olsen embarks on one of his biggest-ever paintings and reflects on his life, his mortality, the landscape, and how it feels to be in his 80s.
When: Wednesday 11 October, 11:30 am at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn.
Victorian Seniors Festival events in Boroondara
Throughout October, community organisations across Boroondara are celebrating the 2023 Victorian Seniors Festival.
You can see all the different events happening in Boroondara as part of the Seniors Festival on our Events page.
To find out more about the Seniors Festival overall and what’s taking place across Victoria, visit the Victorian Seniors Online website.