Film Bulletin // THU, 21 MAY - WED, 27 MAY 2026

        
          
          
            FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #8
THU, 21 MAY - WED, 27 MAY 2026

          

            I Dream Of Singapore (2019)
This weekend, Weekend Culture screens Lei Yuan Bin's 2019 film I Dream of Singapore alongside a poetry gathering organised by Migrant Writers of Singapore and a pocketbook making activity for those looking for a full-featured weekend outing. The film also pairs nicely with the Singaporean films screening at AFA's ongoing Reel Singapore programme.
Continuing this Singaporean film streak: the Singapore Nature Festival, alongside EUFF, has organised a free screening of short films, #ForOurPlanet, focused on the relationship between nature and urban life in Singapore by local filmmakers.
Outside of its SFS Somerset offering, Singapore Film Society has also curated a trio of films centered on female stories screening at GV Plaza: Mother Bhumi, Ciao UFO, and The Waves Will Carry Us.
I've also begun listing some of ArtScience Cinema's free screenings: They've got a pair of animated films, the classic The Iron Giant, and what looks to be a new classic: Robot Dreams. They also have a new (ticketed) series on aging called Contours of Being, check it out!
Happy watching!
—Ben from Filmbulletin
 

          

            LISTINGS
Sirāt (2025)
Dir: Oliver Laxe
A man and his son traverse the Moroccan mountains in search of a missing daughter. Their desperate journey leads them into a rave subculture, where they hope to find answers amidst the chaos of fate.
Alliance Francaise
THU MAY 21 / 19:00
I Dream Of Singapore (2019)
Dir: Lei Yuan Bin
An undeniable documentation of human rights dismissed in favour of commerce and progress in a first-world country.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 24 / 13:30 [Special Event]
MINT MUSEUM
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
Dir: Jun Fukuda
After shipwrecking on a mysterious island, three teenagers discover a terrorist group enslaving locals. To survive and liberate the island, they decide to awaken the legendary monster, Godzilla.
MINT Museum
SAT MAY 23 / 15:00
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Dir: Ishirō Honda
Astronauts travel to Planet X to save Earth from a terrifying monster. They soon discover the aliens have ulterior motives, forcing them to rely on Godzilla and Rodan to secure humanity's future.
MINT Museum
SUN MAY 24 / 15:00
EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
Reflection in a Dead Diamond (2025)
Dir: Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani
In the luxury of the 1960s Riviera, an aging former spy finds his quiet life disrupted by a mysterious neighbor. As the past resurfaces, he must confront old adversaries to protect his idyllic world.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 21 / 20:00
Borderline (2025)
Dir: Ignas Jonynas
A grieving ornithologist raising his autistic daughter is pulled into a dangerous border-crossing crime syndicate. This gripping Lithuanian thriller forces him to reevaluate his life's priorities.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 23 / 17:00
The Theft of the Caravaggio (2025)
Dir: Joshua Cassar Gaspar
When a priceless Caravaggio vanishes from a cathedral, a guard is thrust into a complex mystery. This Maltese thriller blends stunning local landscapes with a deep, haunting search for the truth.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 22 / 20:00
#ForOurPlanet Short Film Programme
This short film showcase explores the intersection of nature and urban life. Through patient observation, the films meditate on Singapore’s changing landscape and the necessity of human coexistence.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 24 / 14:00 [Q&A, Short Film Programme, Free]
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 MAY 21 / 11:00 [Free]
FRI MAY 22 / 11:00 [Free]
SAT MAY 23 / 11:00 [Free]
SUN MAY 24 / 11:00 [Free]
MON MAY 25 / 11:00 [Free]
TUE MAY 26 / 11:00 [Free]
Robot Dreams (2023)
Dir: Pablo Berger
A lonely dog’s friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?
Artscience Cinema
FRI MAY 22 / 19:00 [Free]
SUN MAY 24 / 15:00 [Free]
Contours of Being: Margaret Tait / Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase and Margaret Tait explore aging through intimate, relational experiences. These poetic works observe the body as an archive of memory, tenderness, and the quiet rhythms of daily life.
Artscience Cinema
SAT MAY 23 / 14:00 [Short Film Programme]
WED MAY 27 / 14:00 [Short Film Programme]
Contours of Being: Gladys Ng / Kimi Takesue
This program examines shifting masculinity through the lives of two elderly Asian men. The films explore how aging changes roles within domestic spaces, where presence becomes a measure of connection.
Artscience Cinema
SAT MAY 23 / 16:30
WED MAY 27 / 16:30
Jane B. by Agnès V. (1988)
Dir: Agnès Varda
Agnès Varda crafts a playful, intimate portrait of Jane Birkin that dismantles the concept of a cultural prime. Through costumes and conversation, she reveals a new ideal of self-ownership.
Artscience Cinema
SAT MAY 23 / 19:00
WED MAY 27 / 11:00
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Lucky7 (2008)
Dir: Sun Koh, Brian Gothong Tan, Ho Tzu Nyen, Boo Junfeng, K Rajagopal, Tania Sng, Chew Tze Chuan
Seven filmmakers collaborate on a unique exquisite corpse experiment, passing only the final minute of their work to the next director. The result is a genre-bending, avant-garde Singaporean omnibus.
Oldham Theatre
FRI MAY 22 / 20:00
Eating Air (1999)
Dir: Kelvin Tong, Jasmine Ng
Set during Singapore’s hottest month, this stylish motorcycle drama follows three youths navigating the restless desires of a rapidly evolving city. It captures the speed and chaos of growing up.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 23 / 14:00
Zombie Dogs (2004)
Dir: Hai Leong Toh
This raw, grungy mockumentary follows a cult filmmaker obsessed with creating a snuff film. It serves as a defiant, experimental confrontation with authority and conformity in modern-day Singapore.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 23 / 17:00 [Discussion]
Centipede Horror (1982)
Dir: Keith Li
A vengeful sorcerer casts a deadly centipede spell on the descendants of his enemy. This B-grade horror classic offers a campy, nostalgic look at 1980s Singaporean urban landscapes and superstitions.
Oldham Theatre
SUN MAY 24 / 14:00
Anak Pontianak (1958)
Dir: Ramon A. Estella
In this rare surviving classic, the son of a legendary Pontianak struggles to suppress his supernatural instincts. It remains a vital piece of regional horror history from the golden age of cinema.
Oldham Theatre
SUN MAY 24 / 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 21 / 19:30
Mother Bhumi (地母) (2025)
Dir: Keat Aun Chong
After her husband dies under mysterious circumstances, a woman uses black magic to navigate village life. Her world shifts when a ghost reveals a shocking secret about her husband's true fate.
GV Plaza
FRI MAY 22 / 19:10
SAT MAY 23 / 16:00
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
This deeply researched documentary follows the rehabilitation of a rescued sun bear in Malaysia. It blends immersive cinematic storytelling with scientific inquiry to highlight vital conservation efforts.
GV Cineleisure
SAT MAY 23 / 13:30
SAT MAY 23 / 16:00
Ciao UFO (2019)
Dir: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin
In the 1980s, residents of a Hong Kong estate witness a mysterious UFO hovering in the sky. This pivotal event changes the lives of three young people in a long-awaited return to form for the director.
GV Plaza
SAT MAY 23 / 19:00
SUN MAY 24 / 16:00
The Waves Will Carry Us (人生海海) (2025)
Dir: Lau Kek-huat
When a man returns home for his father's funeral, he discovers his father secretly converted to Islam. A wild, darkly comedic battle ensues to reclaim the body from religious authorities.
GV Plaza
FRI MAY 22 / 19:20
SAT MAY 23 / 13:30
SUN MAY 24 / 18:55
Grease (1978)
Dir: Randal Kleiser
Summer sweethearts Sandy and Danny are reunited at high school, but their romance faces new challenges. Can they navigate the pressures of their eccentric friends and keep their love alive?
GV Cineleisure
SAT MAY 23 / 19:30
Miraculous Leaf (2026)
Dir: Pan Weiping, Xia Zhongjing
Tea is a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage. This beautiful documentary, seven years in the making, travels across 13 provinces to interview tea masters and explore the deep history of the craft.
GV Cineleisure
SUN MAY 24 / 16:00
WED MAY 27 / 19:30
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A widower preparing to emigrate must sell his beloved car. An unexpected encounter and his son’s abandonment turn this simple task into a poignant journey of self-reflection and uncertain futures.
GV Cineleisure
SUN MAY 24 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
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 21 / 16:00
FRI MAY 22 / 17:30
SAT MAY 23 / 14:30
SUN MAY 24 / 20:30
TUE MAY 26 / 16:30
WED MAY 27 / 20:30
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 21 / 17:30
FRI MAY 22 / 17:00
SAT MAY 23 / 13:30
SUN MAY 24 / 20:50
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 21 / 18:00
FRI MAY 22 / 19:00
SAT MAY 23 / 17:30
SUN MAY 24 / 17:50
TUE MAY 26 / 20:00
WED MAY 27 / 19:30
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
THU MAY 21 / 18:30
SUN MAY 24 / 14:30
WED MAY 27 / 17:30
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
Dir: Shinichiro Watanabe
A deadly virus is released on Mars, triggering the largest bounty in history. The crew of the Bebop takes the case, only to uncover a deep conspiracy surrounding the mysterious man behind it all.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 22 / 16:00
WED MAY 27 / 16:30
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Dir: Jacques Demy
A young couple is separated when the man is drafted for war. This vibrant musical masterpiece explores the bittersweet choices of love, duty, and the passage of time in post-war France.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 23 / 14:00
WED MAY 27 / 14:00
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Dir: Edgar Wright
Scott Pilgrim falls for Ramona Flowers, but there is a catch: he must defeat her seven evil exes to win her heart. This high-energy action comedy is a stylized, video-game-inspired thrill ride.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 23 / 19:30
WED MAY 27 / 14:30
La La Land (2016)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
An aspiring actress and a jazz musician fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. As success nears, they face difficult choices that threaten to tear their fragile romance apart.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 22 / 19:30
SAT MAY 23 / 20:20
SUN MAY 24 / 17:30
WED MAY 27 / 20:00
Empire Records (1995)
Dir: Allan Moyle
When a music store faces a corporate takeover, a desperate employee’s failed gamble puts the shop in jeopardy. The tight-knit staff must unite to save their workplace and navigate their own lives.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 23 / 16:30
No Other Choice (2025)
Dir: Park Chan-wook
After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 23 / 20:00
TUE MAY 26 / 19:30
Sentimental Value (2025)
Dir: Joachim Trier
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, a director planning his comeback. When he casts a Hollywood star instead of Nora, family tensions rise in this sharp, intimate drama.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 24 / 17:10
Lesbian Space Princess (2025)
Dir: Leela Varghese & Emma Hough Hobbs
A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from evil incel aliens.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 24 / 20:10
Hamnet (2025)
Dir: Chloé Zhao
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Filmhouse
TUE MAY 26 / 17:00
WED MAY 27 / 16:00
Flow (2024)
Dir: Gints Zilbalodis
When a great flood displaces a solitary cat, it finds refuge on a boat with various animals. Together, they must navigate the challenges of survival in a transformed and unfamiliar world.
Filmhouse
WED MAY 27 / 13:30

          

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