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Brisbane Special Events

Closing Night Reception

The Postman

Bid the festival “arrivederci” with the award-winning classic The Postman starring the iconic Massimo Troisi. Enjoy a Campari Soda and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream on arrival.

TICKETS 
Palace Movie Club $30 
General Admission $35

Palace Barracks 
Wednesday 25 October 
6:45pm arrivals for 
7:00pm film

Opening Night Gala

The Last Night of Amore

Join us for a Boheme antipasto box, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, and a glass of prosecco or wine on arrival before the premiere of The Last Night of Amore. Following the film, enjoy an afterparty with music, cocktails, Birra Moretti, That's Amore cannoli, an official festival gift bag and more!

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $95
General Admission $105

Palace Barracks 
Wednesday 27 September 
6:30pm arrivals for 
7:15pm film and afterparty

Opening Night Brindisi

The Last Night of Amore

Celebrate the opening night of the festival with a glass of prosecco on arrival.

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $25
General Admission $30

Palace James St 
Wednesday 27 September 
7:45pm arrivals for 
8:00pm film

Prosecco Premiere

The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive

Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival and be inspired by the life and work of one of the world’s most influential fashion designers - Gianni Versace.

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $25
General Admission $30

Palace Barracks 
Friday 29 September 
6:15pm arrivals for 
6:30pm film

Palace James St 
Friday 29 September 
6:15pm arrivals for 
6:30pm film

Limoncello Serata

La Chimera

European summer is calling – indulge in a Solbevi Limoncello Spritz before the screening of Alice Rohrwacher’s highly anticipated magical fable La Chimera.

TICKETS: 
Palace Movie Club $25 
General Admission $30

Palace Barracks 
Wednesday 4 October 
6:45pm arrivals for 
7:00pm film

Post Film Q&A

Somebody Down There Likes Me

Co-presented by The Committee of Italians Abroad (COMITES) Queensland and Northern Territory, join us after the screening of Somebody Down There Likes Me for a Q&A panel discussion with Italo-Australians in the local film industry, entitled: The Spirit of Cinema Italiano alive in Queensland.

Moderated by Liana Cantarutti (Marketing and Communications Manager, Screen Queensland) and featuring panelists Aliandra Calabrese, Dr Elizabeth Celi, Antonio Colicchia, and Julian Panetta.

Ticket prices are general admission prices.comites

Palace Barracks 
Friday 6 October  
6:00pm film followed by Q&A