Film Bulletin // THU, 14 MAY - WED, 20 MAY 2026

        
          
          
            FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #7
THU, 14 MAY - WED, 20 MAY 2026

          

            The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Apologies for the newsletter being a day late, I've been traveling!
Quick suggestions for this week, and we've got some iconic classics showing: The Wizard of Oz continues showing at Capitol, this weekend's film is also introduced by Singaporean actress Tan Kheng Hua.
My number one recommendation this week is Jacques Demy's musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, a major influence on La La Land. Expect bold colours, gorgeous music, and falling in love with Catherine Deneuve. Both are having a run at Filmhouse.
AFA continues their Reel Singapore programme: Operation Lightning is a local 60s riff on James Bond, or check out Sonic Nation, a short film programme that explores Singapore's evolving urban landscape.
—Ben from Filmbulletin
 

          

            LISTINGS
Secret Film (The Big Picture) (2003)
Dir: Peter Weir
During the Napoleonic Wars, the captain of a British warship relentlessly hunts a more powerful French vessel. He soon realises he must choose between his pursuit of the enemy and the lives of his loyal crew.
Imagination Room, Level 5, NLB Building
THU MAY 14 / 18:30 [Free]
El bien esquivo (The Elusive Good) (2001)
Dir: Augusto Tamayo San Román
A mestizo (mixed race) Spanish and Indian soldier returns to Peru from Europe in 1618 to find a document that can prove he is not illegitimate.
Festive Arts Centre @ Our Tampines Hub
THU MAY 14 / 19:30
ACTionism (2025)
Dir: Michael Shaw
ACTionism is a poignant short documentary about Ellie, an 18-year-old grappling with climate anxiety. It follows her journey from isolation toward finding purpose and community in the fight for the future.
Bricolage
SAT MAY 16 / 16:30 [Special Event]
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Dir: Victor Fleming
Join Dorothy on an unforgettable journey along the yellow brick road. Accompanied by her iconic companions, she faces the Wicked Witch of the West in this timeless, magical cinematic masterpiece.
Capitol Theatre
WED MAY 20 / 19:30
MINT MUSEUM
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Dir: Ishirō Honda
Astronauts encounter aliens on Planet X who promise a cancer cure in exchange for Godzilla and Rodan. As the plot unfolds, the crew discovers the Xiliens' true, sinister intentions for Earth.
MINT Museum
SAT MAY 16 / 15:00
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
Dir: Jun Fukuda
After shipwrecking on an island enslaved by a terrorist group, a group of teens awakens Godzilla to fight back. This classic kaiju adventure pits the monster against a crustacean foe.
MINT Museum
SUN MAY 17 / 15:00
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Sementara (2020)
Dir: Shao Min Chew Chia, Joant Úbeda
This inquisitive documentary explores modern Singapore during its 50th jubilee. Through intimate conversations, it reveals a society wrestling with identity, tradition, and rapid national change.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 16 / 14:00
A selection of shorts on Sonic Nation
Experience Sonic Nation, a curated selection of short films capturing Singapore’s evolving landscape. From nostalgic coffeeshops to transit encounters, these works explore identity and urban change.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 16 / 17:00 [Short Film Programme]
Operation Lightning (1966)
Dir: Jamil Sulong
In this stylish 1966 Malay spy thriller, agent Jefri Zain battles a ruthless underground organization. Inspired by James Bond, it captures a unique, espionage-filled vision of 1960s Singapore.
Oldham Theatre
SUN MAY 17 / 14:00
Ring of Fury (1973)
Dir: Tony Yeow, James Sebastian
After a gang threatens his family, a humble noodle-seller masters martial arts to seek revenge. This 1973 film is a rare piece of Singaporean cinema history, capturing the era's kung fu craze.
Oldham Theatre
SUN MAY 17 / 17:00
EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
Armand (2024)
Dir: Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel
When a young boy is accused of misconduct, a routine school meeting spirals into a tense psychological battle. This real-time drama masterfully dissects the fragile boundaries between truth and perception.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 15 / 20:00
Stelios (2024)
Dir: Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
This biographical drama charts the life of legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis. It is a vibrant tribute to the 'voice of the Greek soul' and a fascinating look at life in postwar Greece.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 17:00
Late Shift (2025)
Dir: Petra Volpe
Petra Volpe’s gripping 2025 drama offers a raw, documentary-style look at a hectic Swiss hospital ward. Starring Leonie Benesch, it exposes the intense emotional and physical toll of nursing today.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 14 / 20:00
The Man on the Roof (1976)
Dir: Bo Widerberg
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this classic Swedish thriller follows Detective Martin Beck as he hunts a sniper terrorizing Stockholm. It remains a masterclass in suspense and police procedural.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 20:30
20,000 Species of Bees (2023)
Dir: Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren
During a summer in the Basque countryside, an eight-year-old transgender child explores their identity. This delicate, acclaimed coming-of-age story uses beehives as a metaphor for family diversity.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 17 / 17:00
SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY
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
THU MAY 14 / 19:30
SAT MAY 16 / 19:30
Grease (1978)
Dir: Randal Kleiser
Summer lovers Sandy and Danny are reunited at Rydell High. Can their romance survive the pressures of school and their eccentric friends? Experience the iconic musical that defines a generation.
GV Cineleisure
FRI MAY 15 / 19:30
2000 Meters to Andriivka (2025)
Dir: Mstyslav Chernov
From the team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, this visceral documentary follows Ukrainian soldiers fighting for a single mile of forest. It is a haunting, intimate look at the true cost of the ongoing war.
GV Funan
SAT MAY 16 / 13:30
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
This immersive documentary follows the rehabilitation of a rescued sun bear in Malaysia. Blending scientific inquiry with character-driven storytelling, it offers a rare look at the rewilding process.
GV Cineleisure
SAT MAY 16 / 13:30
SAT MAY 16 / 16:00
Miraculous Leaf (2026)
Dir: Pan Weiping, Xia Zhongjing
Spanning 13 provinces and featuring 58 tea masters, this stunning documentary captures the deep cultural identity and emotional heritage embedded in the ritual of drinking tea in China.
GV Cineleisure
SUN MAY 17 / 16:00
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A widower preparing to move abroad faces a bittersweet turning point when selling his car. An unexpected buyer and family abandonment trigger a poignant journey to reconcile his past and uncertain future.
GV Cineleisure
SUN MAY 17 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
Hamnet (2025)
Dir: Chloé Zhao
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 14 / 16:30
SUN MAY 17 / 20:20
Sentimental Value (2025)
Dir: Joachim Trier
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged, charismatic father, a director seeking a comeback. When Nora rejects his film offer, he casts a Hollywood star instead, sparking a complex family drama.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 14 / 17:00
FRI MAY 15 / 16:30
Amoeba (2025)
Dir: Tan Siyou
At an authoritarian all-girls school, four misfit teens form a secret gang. Their fumbling rebellion unearths buried desires and the quiet violence of growing up in contemporary Singapore.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 14 / 17:30
FRI MAY 15 / 17:00
SUN MAY 17 / 19:30
TUE MAY 19 / 17:30
WED MAY 20 / 17:30
The Drama (2026)
Dir: Kristoffer Borgli
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 14 / 20:30
FRI MAY 15 / 17:30
SAT MAY 16 / 17:20
SUN MAY 17 / 20:50
TUE MAY 19 / 17:00
WED MAY 20 / 17:00
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Dir: Edgar Wright
Scott Pilgrim’s new romance with Ramona Flowers comes with a catch: he must defeat her seven evil exes. This high-energy adaptation is a stylish, action-packed ride through love and video game logic.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 15 / 19:30
SUN MAY 17 / 14:00
Princess Mononoke (1997)
Dir: Hayao Miyazaki
Cursed by a demon, Prince Ashitaka journeys west to find a cure. He soon finds himself caught in a brutal war between industrial progress and the ancient gods of the forest in this stunning Ghibli epic.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 13:30
SUN MAY 17 / 17:20
Moonwalker (1988)
Dir: Colin Chilver, Will Vinton, Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield
This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 14:00
WED MAY 20 / 19:30
Mother Mary (2026)
Dir: David Lowery
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 14 / 19:30
FRI MAY 15 / 20:30
SAT MAY 16 / 19:30
SUN MAY 17 / 13:30
TUE MAY 19 / 19:30
WED MAY 20 / 20:30
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
Dir: Shinichiro Watanabe
In 2071, the Bebop crew hunts a terrorist responsible for a deadly Martian virus. This high-stakes sci-fi adventure pits the bounty hunters against a mysterious foe in a race against time and death.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 14:30
Whiplash (2014)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 16:30
La La Land (2016)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
An aspiring actress and a jazz musician chase their dreams in Los Angeles. As their careers take off, they must decide if their love can survive the demands of the success they both crave.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 16 / 20:00
SUN MAY 17 / 16:30
WED MAY 20 / 20:00
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Dir: Jacques Demy
A young mechanic and a shop girl fall in love, only to be separated by war. This poignant romantic tragedy explores the difficult choices made when life and love are interrupted by duty and time.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 17 / 14:30
Girl (2025)
Dir: Shu Qi
Shu Qi’s directorial debut is a delicate portrait of generational trauma. In 1988 Taiwan, a withdrawn girl finds hope through a new friendship, only to be haunted by her mother’s buried past.
Filmhouse
TUE MAY 19 / 20:00
WED MAY 20 / 16:30

          

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