Film Bulletin // THU, 11 JUN - WED, 17 JUN 2026

        
          
          
            FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #11
THU, 11 JUN - WED, 17 JUN 2026

          

            A Brief Affair (2025)
Ciao! The Italian Film Festival opens this weekend with single screenings for all films, so don't miss your chance to catch any of these on the big screen. AFA continues their Reciprocal programme this weekend with the opportunities for in-person talks, Q&As and discussions with local and visiting filmmakers, academics, and archivists.
If you're looking for other Q&As, the SFS Somerset programme has a few screenings with filmmaker Q&As scheduled, including one with Lim Kay Tong, who leads The Old Man and His Car.
And for the latest in horror films, Obsession opens this weekend at Filmhouse for those who are looking for a way out of the Backrooms. Don't get lost. 
—Ben from Filmbulletin
 

          

            LISTINGS
The Big Picture Secret Film (11 June) (1988)
Dir: Ron Howard
In this high fantasy film, a timid but earnest farmer is tasked with a quest to deliver a royal infant to safety, away from the clutches of an evil sorcerer.
Imagination Room, Level 5, NLB Building
THU JUN 11 / 18:30 [Free]
The American Dream (2026)
Dir: Anthony Marciano
Two unlikely friends with no money or connections attempt to become big-name NBA agents. Armed only with audacity and a human touch, they fake it until they make it in this high-stakes comedy.
Alliance Francaise
THU JUN 11 / 19:00
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
The Iron Giant (1999)
Dir: Brad Bird
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Artscience Cinema
THU JUN 11 / 11:00 [Free]
Contours of Being: Margaret Tait / Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase and Margaret Tait explore aging through intimate, relational lenses. These films reveal how looking across time and bonds forms a shared cinematic language of life and memory.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUN 14 / 14:00 [Short Film Programme]
Contours of Being: Gladys Ng / Kimi Takesue
These films examine the lives of elderly men in Hawaii and Singapore, tracing a shifting masculinity. Discover how domestic spaces become sites where roles evolve and connection perseveres.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUN 14 / 16:30
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Underground (2024)
Dir: Kaori Oda
A mysterious figure journeys through Okinawan caves and submerged landscapes, encountering traces of history and trauma. This film blurs documentary and imagination to investigate memory and loss.
Oldham Theatre
FRI JUN 12 / 19:30 [Q&A]
Double Bill: Takashi Ito
Experience a double bill of experimental works by Takashi Ito, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. Explore hypnotic spatial constructions and fragmented, poetic visual narratives.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUN 13 / 13:30 [Q&A, Short Film Programme]
In Conversation: From Archive to Screen – Presenting and Preserving Independent Cinema
Join filmmakers and archivists for a conversation on the future of independent cinema. This discussion explores unconventional production, circulation, and the challenges of film preservation.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUN 13 / 16:00 [Free, Talk, Discussion]
Nirakar Chhaya (Shadows Formless) (2007)
Dir: Ashish Avikunthak
Trapped between two monologues, a lonely wife’s imagined desires begin to blur the lines between reality and memory. This film is a haunting exploration of emotional isolation and longing.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUN 13 / 18:00 [Q&A]
TALK: Tarō Nakayama: A Life in Amateur Film
Discover the life of Tarō Nakayama, a pioneering amateur filmmaker in postwar Japan. This talk traces his journey from 8mm experiments to his significant contributions to local film culture.
Oldham Theatre
SUN JUN 14 / 14:00 [Free, Talk]
Tarō Nakayama: Short Film Programme 2
Explore the pinnacle of Tarō Nakayama’s amateur filmmaking. This programme features newly digitized fiction and documentary shorts that highlight his unique range and artistic vision.
Oldham Theatre
SUN JUN 14 / 15:00 [Short Film Programme]
Eclipses (2011)
Dir: Daniel Hui
A grieving woman observes the lives of those around her as she navigates her own loss. Set against familiar Singaporean landscapes, this film is a quiet, reflective look at everyday existence.
Oldham Theatre
SUN JUN 14 / 17:00 [Q&A]
SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY
Grease (1978)
Dir: Randal Kleiser
Summer lovers Sandy and Danny find themselves reunited at the same high school. Can their romance survive the social pressures of their eccentric friends in this iconic musical classic?
GV Cineleisure
THU JUN 11 / 19:30
Don't Go Home Tonight (2023)
Dir: Kelvin Sng
The story revolves around 5 different tables over the course of one night. When a blackout occurs, hell breaks loose, and everyone is forced to face their own demons.
GV Cineleisure
FRI JUN 12 / 19:30 [Q&A]
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
This immersive documentary follows the rehabilitation and release of a sun bear named Itam. It combines scientific inquiry with character-driven storytelling to highlight vital conservation efforts.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUN 13 / 13:30 [Q&A]
SAT JUN 13 / 16:00 [Q&A]
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Dir: John Badham
Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUN 13 / 19:30
Palestine 36 (2025)
Dir: Annemarie Jacir
In 1936, as tensions rise across Palestine, Yusuf struggles to find his place amidst colonial rule and shifting demographics. A powerful look at a region spiraling toward a decisive collision.
GV Funan
SAT JUN 13 / 13:30
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A widowed man prepares to leave his home, but an encounter with a transgender buyer forces him to confront his past. It is a poignant journey toward an uncertain future and new connections.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUN 14 / 16:00 [Q&A]
Miraculous Leaf (2026)
Dir: Pan Weiping, Xia Zhongjing
Tea is more than a drink; it is a symbol of Chinese heritage. This stunning documentary spans seven years and thirteen provinces to capture the lives of tea masters and their cultural legacy.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUN 14 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
Look Back (2024)
Dir: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Two rival students at a class newspaper find their competitive relationship evolving into a deep, shared passion for art. This moving story explores the transformative power of creative connection.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 11 / 16:20
Backrooms (2026)
Dir: Kane Parsons
A store owner discovers a doorway to the Backrooms, an infinite, reality-bending maze. When his therapist follows him in, they both become trapped in a surreal, physics-defying nightmare.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 11 / 17:15
FRI JUN 12 / 22:45
SAT JUN 13 / 22:40
SUN JUN 14 / 20:00
TUE JUN 16 / 16:50
Obsession (2026)
Dir: Curry Barker
After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Filmhouse
FRI JUN 12 / 16:30
FRI JUN 12 / 22:15
FRI JUN 12 / 23:10
SAT JUN 13 / 22:20
SAT JUN 13 / 23:00
TUE JUN 16 / 16:30
TUE JUN 16 / 17:30
TUE JUN 16 / 19:30
TUE JUN 16 / 20:00
WED JUN 17 / 16:30
WED JUN 17 / 17:30
WED JUN 17 / 19:30
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)
Dir: Kaouther Ben Hania
A five-year-old girl trapped in a car under fire pleads for rescue in this harrowing account. Volunteers race against time to save her in a devastating story of courage and tragedy in Gaza.
Filmhouse
FRI JUN 12 / 17:00
SUN JUN 14 / 20:30
TUE JUN 16 / 20:30
WED JUN 17 / 17:00
Primavera (2025)
Dir: Damiano Michieletto
Within the stifling walls of a Venetian orphanage, a gifted violinist finds courage under the mentorship of Antonio Vivaldi, whose music inspires her to defy her predetermined fate and reclaim her freedom.
Filmhouse
FRI JUN 12 / 20:00
Spirited Away (2001)
Dir: Hayao Miyazaki
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 13 / 13:30
Montreal, My Beautiful (2025)
Dir: Xiaodan He
At 53 years old, Feng Xia, a Chinese immigrant in Montreal, finally confronts her repressed desire for women and begins a secret affair with a young Québécoise.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 13 / 14:00
Cactus Pears (2025)
Dir: Rohan Kanawade
Mourning his father in rural India, Anand finds unexpected solace in a local farmer. As his return to Mumbai looms, he must navigate the uncertain fate of a tender, newfound intimacy.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 13 / 16:30
Buen Camino (2025)
Dir: Gennaro Nunziante
A wealthy father embarks on a pilgrimage to search for his daughter and discovers new meaning through the trials of an ancient trail.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 13 / 17:00
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Dir: Beeban Kidron
Three drag queens embark on a madcap road trip across America to compete in a national pageant. This heartwarming comedy follows their struggle to reach Los Angeles in time for the big show.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 13 / 20:00
A Brief Affair (2025)
Dir: Ludovica Rampoldi
A fleeting moment of attraction turns into a deadly fixation when a secret affair blurs the boundaries between passion and obsession.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 13 / 20:30
Al Awda (2025)
Dir: Jason Soo
Activists from around the world sail to Gaza to challenge a blockade and deliver aid. This documentary captures their training in nonviolent resistance and their powerful mission of solidarity.
Filmhouse
SUN JUN 14 / 13:30
Queer as Punk (2025)
Dir: Yihwen Chen
In a country where being LGBT is criminalized, a trans man and his punk band defy the odds. This documentary is a courageous, humorous portrait of friendship and the enduring spirit of rebellion.
Filmhouse
SUN JUN 14 / 14:00
Benvenuti in campagna (Green Family) (2026)
Dir: Giambattista Avellino
A family's desperate escape to the countryside for a fresh start becomes a chaotic fight for survival when nature strikes back.
Filmhouse
SUN JUN 14 / 14:30
My Tennis Maestro (2025)
Dir: Andrea Di Stefano
A restless coach and his reserved student forge a quiet bond on a coastal tournament circuit to discover a shared pursuit of freedom.
Filmhouse
SUN JUN 14 / 17:30
The Holy Boy (2025)
Dir: Paolo Strippoli
A teacher discovers a mountain village where a boy heals souls with his touch. Trying to save the child from this ritual, the man uncovers his own dark side in this gripping, unsettling drama.
Filmhouse
WED JUN 17 / 20:00
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Dir: Baz Luhrmann
A young poet falls into a passionate affair with a star at the glamorous Moulin Rouge. This vibrant celebration of love and creativity captures the heady spirit of turn-of-the-century Paris.
Filmhouse
WED JUN 17 / 20:30

          

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