Question 1

CALLE MALAGA (M) Opening Night – Fri 28 Aug, 7pm

Accepted Answer

Opening Night – Fri 28 Aug, 7pmSpanish and Arabic with English subtitles2 hrs • Comedy / DramaIt’s never too late to begin again. Calle Málaga is a vibrant, heartfelt, and quietly uplifting Spanish drama led by a radiant performance from Carmen Maura. Set in Tangier, it follows 79-year-old María Ángeles as her life is disrupted when her daughter arrives with plans to sell her home. What begins as a family conflict becomes a journey of resistance, reinvention, and rediscovery. Warm, life-affirming, and rich with humour and humanity, it is a celebration of independence, identity, and the joy of living life entirely on your own terms.The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and won the Audience Award in the Venice Spotlight section.

Question 2

I SWEAR (MA15+) Morning Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 9:30am

Accepted Answer

Morning Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 9:30amEnglish2 hrs • DramaBold, poignant, and infused with humour, I Swear tells the extraordinary true story of John Davidson, a young man in 1980s Scotland whose life changes with the onset of Tourette syndrome. Once misunderstood, his voice becomes a catalyst for awareness and change. Robert Aramayo delivers a powerful, BAFTA-winning performance in this uplifting story about identity, resilience, and being heard.Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and received BIFA recognition and won the BAFTA for Best Leading Actor.“Funny, fierce and full of heart.” — The Guardian.

Question 3

SILENT FRIEND (M) Midday Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 12:45pm

Accepted Answer

Midday Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 12:45pmGerman and English with English subtitles2 hrs 30 min • DramaSet around a historic botanical garden in a German university town, the film weaves together three time periods connected by a ginkgo tree, linking human lives through science, observation, and quiet acts of attention to nature. As we follow the three protagonists’ attempts to connect — each one of them deeply rooted in their own present — they are transformed by the quiet, enduring, and mysterious power of nature.Venice Film Festival Competition premiere and FIPRESCI Prize“One of writer-director Ildikó Enyedi’s most lyrical and profound efforts yet.” — Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus

Question 4

SENTIMENTAL VALUE (M) Afternoon Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 3:45pm

Accepted Answer

Afternoon Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 3:45pmNorwegian and English with English subtitles2 hrs 15 min • DramaFrom Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World), Sentimental Value is an intimate family drama about two sisters reconnecting with their estranged father, a filmmaker whose return forces them to confront old wounds, memory, and the emotional legacy of their family.Academy Award winner for Best International Feature Film (2026)
Cannes Grand Prix winner
Golden Globe winner for Best Supporting Actor“Featuring extraordinary performances from Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, this funny, moving and profoundly emotional family drama is one of the year’s most celebrated films.”

Question 5

COLOURS OF TIME (M) Closing Film – Sat 29 Aug, 7:30pm

Accepted Answer

Closing Film – Sat 29 Aug, 7:30pmFrench with English subtitles2 hrs • Comedy / DramaIn Colours of Time, four cousins inherit an abandoned house in Normandy and uncover a family history stretching back to 19th-century France. Their discovery connects them to an ancestor’s journey to Paris during the rise of Impressionism, blending past and present in a warm, visually rich story about identity, memory, and legacy.“A thoroughly enjoyable mixture of period drama, romance, and a coming-of-age story.” — Next Best Picture“A thoughtful, crowd-pleasing blend of historical drama and contemporary reflection.” — The People’s Movies

This year's AGOG packs five exceptional films into two days.

AGOG26 PROGRAM

CALLE MALAGA (M) Opening Night – Fri 28 Aug, 7pm

I SWEAR (MA15+) Morning Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 9:30am

SILENT FRIEND (M) Midday Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 12:45pm

SENTIMENTAL VALUE (M) Afternoon Feature – Sat 29 Aug, 3:45pm

COLOURS OF TIME (M) Closing Film – Sat 29 Aug, 7:30pm

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