Film Bulletin // THU, 23 JUL - TUE, 28 JUL 2026

        
          
          
            FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #17
THU, 23 JUL - TUE, 28 JUL 2026

          

            Nouvelle Vague (2025)
If you're at all interested in French cinema, Singapore Film Society is screening Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague, which re-enacts the making of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless with many familiar figures and characters making appearances. It's a fun romp through the loose filmmaking process of the French New Wave. In other French cinema, Alliance Francaise is screening Celine Sciamma's Petite Maman again, a personal favourite!
SFS is also screening two of Malaysian filmmaker Chong Keat Aun's films: the recent Fan Bingbing starring Mother Bhumi as well as his debut The Story of Southern Islet if you're looking for films set closer to home. 
AFA's sci-fi programme wraps up this weekend, so its your last chance to see these films; SGIFF Replay continues at Filmhouse and screenings of Park Chan-wook's classic Oldboy also makes an appearance at Filmhouse. 
—Ben from Filmbulletin
P.S. I'm travelling for a little while so updates to Filmbulletin might be a little more intermittent, but next week's newsletter should still be coming to you. Au revoir!
 

          

            LISTINGS
Petite Maman (2021)
Dir: Céline Sciamma
After her grandmother passes, young Nelly explores the woods near her mother’s childhood home. She encounters a mysterious girl building a treehouse who shares a strange, magical connection to her.
Alliance Francaise
THU JUL 23 / 19:00
Singapore GaGa (2005)
Dir: Tan Pin Pin
This vibrant documentary captures the unique aural landscape of Singapore. Through the voices of buskers and street vendors, it reveals the heart and soul of a modern nation in all its quirkiness.
Swee Lee Clarke Quay
FRI JUL 24 / 18:30 [Special Event]
CENTRAL ARTS LIBRARY
The Big Picture Secret Film (23 July) (2015)
Dir: Lenny Abrahamson
A mother and son endure life in a confined, captive space. As the boy grows curious about the world outside, she orchestrates a daring escape plan to reclaim their freedom in this tender drama.
Imagination Room, Level 5, NLB Building
THU JUL 23 / 18:30 [Free]
As For Me (2025)
Dir: Hitoshi Yazaki
Kanako navigates the complexities of career dreams and messy romance while torn between two suitors. This bittersweet story offers an honest look at the challenges of growing up and choosing self-worth.
Imagination Room, Level 5, NLB Building
SAT JUL 25 / 14:00 [Free]
MINT MUSEUM
Superior Ultra 8 Brothers (2008)
Dir: Takeshi Yagi
Ultraman Mebius is joined once again by Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Jack, and Ultraman Ace, as well as three later Ultramen (Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia) to fight more powerful versions of familiar Ultra Monsters.
MINT Museum
SAT JUL 25 / 15:00
Kamen Rider ZO (1993)
Dir: Keita Amemiya
Masaru Aso, a lab assistant turned into a grasshopper-like being, awakens from a coma to protect the son of his former mentor. He must embrace his new form to fight against a dangerous threat.
MINT Museum
SUN JUL 26 / 15:00
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Alien Island (2023)
Dir: Cristóbal Valenzuela Berríos
During Chile’s 1984 dictatorship, radio operators intercept mysterious signals from a nearby island. They soon discover an extraterrestrial race promising a better world to those who listen.
Oldham Theatre
FRI JUL 24 / 20:00
The Thing (1982)
Dir: John Carpenter
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUL 25 / 18:00
For My Alien Friend (2019)
Dir: Jet Leyco
Using found footage and speculative narration, this experimental film follows a protagonist’s quest to contact extraterrestrial life, sparking a meditation on politics, religion, and human existence.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUL 25 / 14:00 [Q&A]
Solaris (1972)
Dir: Andrei Tarkovsky
A psychologist arrives at a space station orbiting a sentient ocean planet, only to be haunted by a manifestation of his late wife. This sci-fi masterpiece is a meditation on grief and memory.
Oldham Theatre
SUN JUL 26 / 14:00
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
Blue Carbon (2023)
Dir: Nicolas Brown
DJ Jayda Guy explores how coastal habitats like mangroves store carbon and protect our planet. This vibrant film combines music and science to inspire collective action against climate change.
Artscience Cinema
THU JUL 23 / 13:00 [Free]
THU JUL 23 / 17:00 [Free]
FRI JUL 24 / 13:00 [Free]
SAT JUL 25 / 13:00 [Free]
MON JUL 27 / 13:00 [Free]
MON JUL 27 / 17:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 28 / 13:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 28 / 17:00 [Free]
Deep Sea (2023)
Dir: Tian Xiaopeng
A young girl is swept into a fantastical undersea world during a storm. Alongside an eccentric captain, she embarks on a visually stunning, emotional journey to find healing and reconciliation.
Artscience Cinema
SAT JUL 25 / 14:30 [Free]
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
Dir: Wes Anderson
An eccentric oceanographer leads his crew on a quest to hunt the shark that killed his partner. This deadpan adventure blends grief and satire within a beautifully designed, whimsical underwater world.
Artscience Cinema
SAT JUL 25 / 18:45 [Free]
Future Council (2024)
Dir: Damon Gameau
Eight children form a ‘Future Council’ on a road trip across Europe to explore climate solutions. They aim to take their mission from the streets into the boardrooms of the world’s polluters.
Artscience Cinema
THU JUL 23 / 11:00 [Free]
THU JUL 23 / 15:00 [Free]
FRI JUL 24 / 11:00 [Free]
FRI JUL 24 / 15:00 [Free]
SAT JUL 25 / 11:00 [Free]
MON JUL 27 / 11:00 [Free]
MON JUL 27 / 15:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 28 / 11:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 28 / 15:00 [Free]
The Fish Tale (2022)
Dir: Shuichi Okita
Meebo is an unconventional fish expert who marches to the beat of his own drum. This whimsical coming-of-age story celebrates his deep empathy for the natural world and his gentle, marine-filled life.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUL 26 / 11:00 [Free]
Climate in Therapy (2025)
Dir: Nathan Grossman
Seven climate scientists attend therapy to process their shared anxiety. This inventive film asks if emotional honesty can help solve the global crisis, moving beyond just talking about disasters.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUL 26 / 15:00 [Free]
SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY
The Towering Inferno (1974)
Dir: John Guillermin
At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
GV Cineleisure
THU JUL 23 / 19:30
Marching Boys (2025)
Dir: Chiang Jui-chih
Chiang Hao joins his school’s marching band to chase his musical dreams. As the group faces disbandment, the members must overcome their conflicts and unite to save their shared passion for music.
GV Cineleisure
FRI JUL 24 / 19:30
Nouvelle Vague (2025)
Dir: Richard Linklater
Young Jean-Luc Godard believes filmmaking is the ultimate form of criticism. He teams up with François Truffaut to create a low-budget gangster film that births the iconic French New Wave era.
GV Funan
SAT JUL 25 / 13:30
The Fellow Who Rejected College (1979)
Dir: Hsu Chin-liang
In this acclaimed drama, high school students face intense pressure to excel in university entrance exams. A top student shocks everyone when he decides to reject the path of academic success.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUL 25 / 13:30
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
This immersive documentary follows the rehabilitation and rewilding of a rescued sun bear in Malaysia. It provides a rare, deeply researched look at conservation efforts and character-driven stories.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUL 25 / 16:00
The Story of Southern Islet (2020)
Dir: Chong Keat Aun
After her husband falls ill, a woman struggles with the possibility of black magic or divine wrath. This debut feature explores cosmological ambiguity and the hope found in the unexplainable.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUL 25 / 19:30
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A widowed man prepares to migrate, but must first part with his beloved car. An unexpected encounter leads him on a poignant journey to confront his past and embrace an uncertain future ahead.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUL 26 / 16:00
Mother Bhumi (2025)
Dir: Chong Keat Aun
In a border community, a woman uses black magic to help villagers with their troubles. Her life shifts when a ghost reveals a dark secret regarding the mysterious death of her own husband.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUL 26 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
Sheep in the Box (2026)
Dir: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 23 / 16:30
The Invite (2026)
Dir: Olivia Wilde
Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 23 / 17:00
THU JUL 23 / 19:30
FRI JUL 24 / 17:00
SAT JUL 25 / 13:30
SAT JUL 25 / 20:00
SUN JUL 26 / 13:30
SUN JUL 26 / 19:30
TUE JUL 28 / 20:30
Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition (2026)
Dir: Kane Parsons
A furniture store owner discovers a doorway to the Backrooms, a physics-defying, infinite maze. When his therapist follows him in, they both become trapped in a surreal, reality-bending nightmare.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 23 / 17:30
FRI JUL 24 / 16:30
SUN JUL 26 / 20:20
TUE JUL 28 / 16:30
Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
Dir: Louis Malle
A perfect crime goes awry when a hitman gets trapped in an elevator. While his mistress waits in vain, a pair of young lovers steals his car, triggering a night of parallel, fateful consequences.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 23 / 20:00
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
THU JUL 23 / 20:30
FRI JUL 24 / 20:30
SAT JUL 25 / 14:00
SUN JUL 26 / 17:45
TUE JUL 28 / 17:00
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
FRI JUL 24 / 19:30
Arco (2025)
Dir: Ugo Bienvenu
Ten-year-old Arco steals a time-travel suit and gets stranded in a climate-ravaged 2075. He must team up with a local girl to outrun robotic police and find a way back to his own time period.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 25 / 14:30
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)
Dir: Kaouther Ben Hania
In this harrowing account, volunteers desperately try to rescue a five-year-old girl trapped in a car under fire in Gaza. It is a powerful, real-time look at a tragic and unforgettable event.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 25 / 16:30
SUN JUL 26 / 20:40
TUE JUL 28 / 17:30
The World of Love (2025)
Dir: Yoon Ga-eun
Enigmatic teen Jooin faces social backlash after refusing to sign a petition against a sex offender. As anonymous notes appear, the cracks in her peaceful world begin to widen in this tense drama.
Filmhouse
FRI JUL 24 / 17:30
SUN JUL 26 / 16:30
Oldboy (2003)
Dir: Park Chan-wook
After 15 years of unexplained imprisonment, a man is released with five days to find his captor. This pitch-black thriller follows his hyper-violent, desperate quest for answers and vengeance.
Filmhouse
FRI JUL 24 / 20:00
SAT JUL 25 / 17:30
SUN JUL 26 / 14:30
Tokyo Drifter (1966)
Dir: Seijun Suzuki
When a yakuza boss retires, his loyal operative Tetsu refuses to join a rival gang. Now a target for a ruthless assassin, Tetsu must navigate a dangerous web of betrayal in this stylish thriller.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 25 / 17:00
Cold War (2018)
Dir: Paweł Pawlikowski
Spanning the Iron Curtain, a musical director and a singer share a star-crossed romance. Beautifully shot in black and white, this film is a fatal love story that echoes like a haunting jazz ballad.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 25 / 19:30
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Dir: Ang Lee
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 25 / 20:30
Late Fame (2025)
Dir: Kent Jones
A young writer discovers the forgotten poetry of an aging post office worker, thrusting him into a bohemian literary salon. Ed Saxberger soon finds himself seduced by the dizzying world of vanity.
Filmhouse
SUN JUL 26 / 14:00 [Special Event]
La La Land (2016)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
An aspiring actress and a jazz musician fall in love while struggling to make ends meet. As their careers take off, they face difficult choices that threaten to tear their fragile romance apart.
Filmhouse
SUN JUL 26 / 17:15
TUE JUL 28 / 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
TUE JUL 28 / 19:30

          

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