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Considered one of the best animated movies of all time, Studio Ghibli's epic fantasy adventure film PRINCESS MONONOKE is...
31/08/2026

Considered one of the best animated movies of all time, Studio Ghibli's epic fantasy adventure film PRINCESS MONONOKE is a classic for a reason.

With some of the strongest female characters in anime history as well as visually stunning animation, PRINCESS MONONOKE tells the story of the clash between industry and nature, and the fight for self-determination.

🐺 4 & 14 Sep, book tickets here: https://acmi.me/sC

You may not be able to start over in the real world. But you can start over in the world of U 🌆Animator Mamoru Hosoda's ...
28/08/2026

You may not be able to start over in the real world. But you can start over in the world of U 🌆

Animator Mamoru Hosoda's follow-up to SUMMER WARS follows shy teenager Suzu, who transforms into Belle, a world-famous singer in the virtual world of U.

When she meets a mysterious creature, the virtual and real worlds collide, and Suzu realises she can become a heroine too.

💖Don't miss BELLE on the big screen at ACMI on 7 & 12 Sept: https://acmi.me/sB

Teenager Suzume lives with her aunt in rural Japan, carrying the grief of losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake and t...
27/08/2026

Teenager Suzume lives with her aunt in rural Japan, carrying the grief of losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. After encountering a mysterious young man, she sets out on a supernatural journey to close portals that unleash disasters.

Combining Makoto Shinkai’s signature luminous animation and storytelling with a deeply human coming-of-age story, SUZUME explores the connection between loss and resilience in a truly visual spectacle.

🗻6 & 10 Sep, book tickets here: https://acmi.me/sz

Master of the observational documentary or "reality fiction", join us in the cinema to celebrate the life and works Fred...
26/08/2026

Master of the observational documentary or "reality fiction", join us in the cinema to celebrate the life and works Frederick Wiseman.

With a unique vision of cinema primarily concerned with institutions, Wiseman’s documentaries examine the building blocks of Western society, helping us understand the society we live in.

We're presenting a selection of Wiseman’s films focusing on public institutions this spring, including HIGH SCHOOL, CITY HALL and LAW AND ORDER.

🎥 5 Sep – 28 Nov, full program here: https://acmi.me/sy

24/08/2026

Just announced! 👀

This November, Lifelike makes its world premiere at ACMI! A major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

Beloved, eerie and unforgettable characters, from Pinocchio and E.T. to the wild imagination of Jim Henson’s workshop, have shaped how we experience movies 🎬

See original puppets, concept art and rare behind-the-scenes material from JURASSIC PARK, THE DARK CRYSTAL, LABYRINTH and more!

🎫Get pre-sale access now: https://acmi.me/sx

Lifelike is proudly supported by Major Technology Partner Panasonic Projector & Display Global , Major University Partner RMIT University and Official Hotel Partner Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon comes MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, a captivating exploration of memory, cinema and identity.W...
24/08/2026

From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon comes MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, a captivating exploration of memory, cinema and identity.

When a documentary crew visits retired actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, her recollections blur seamlessly into the roles she once played on screen, spanning Edo-period Japan, the present day and imagined futures.

At its heart lies a lifelong search for a lost love, one that shaped her entire life and career, and a tender tribute to Japanese film.

🎫Screening at ACMI cinemas on 5 & 12 Sept: https://acmi.me/sw

From master animator Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES) comes an adaptation of a well-known 10th century Japanese ta...
21/08/2026

From master animator Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES) comes an adaptation of a well-known 10th century Japanese tale – a tiny girl is plucked from a bamboo shoot and raised by a farmer and his wife, and as she grows, she is torn between her earthly upbringing and the celestial fate awaiting her.

Produced by Studio Ghibli, THE TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA was nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature. Taking eight years to make, its impressionistic charcoal and watercolour animation makes the film as dreamlike as the story it's inspired by.

🎋 5 & 13 Sep, book tickets here: https://acmi.me/sv

Melbourne International Games Week is set to take over the city from the 2 to 11 October 2026, with ACMI at the helm for...
20/08/2026

Melbourne International Games Week is set to take over the city from the 2 to 11 October 2026, with ACMI at the helm for the first time as delivery partner!

This year’s festival will be anchored across three major hubs: ACMI & Fed Square, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) & South Wharf and an exciting, third new space, to be announced soon 👀

See the schedule, including the industry backbone of and new events for the public (like a Games Week Film Program) now: https://acmi.me/ss

Want to join in on the fun of MIFF from the comfort of your own home? Check out the selection of films for MIFF Online, ...
19/08/2026

Want to join in on the fun of MIFF from the comfort of your own home? Check out the selection of films for MIFF Online, available to watch through our online Cinema.

Available Australia-wide until Sun 30 August, you can watch a selection of festival highlights including new films like ADAM's APPLE, SPARKS, and PARADISE, as well as several free short films.

💻 Check out the online program here: https://acmi.me/sr

Ready player one, LONG MARCH: RESTART is here 🎮Feng Mengbo's playable platformer has arrived at ACMI. Inspired by classi...
19/08/2026

Ready player one, LONG MARCH: RESTART is here 🎮

Feng Mengbo's playable platformer has arrived at ACMI. Inspired by classic videogames like SUPER MARIO BROS. and STREET FIGHTER, this side-scroller sees you guide a Red Army soldier across two giant screens armed with Coca-Cola cans to fend off enemies.

Battle across different levels drawn from historical landmarks, retro videogames and Cold War science fiction, fighting supernatural foes and pop-culture figures along the way.

🕹️ LONG MARCH: RESTART is presented with Now or Never, and is free for all AMCI visitors.
📅 Open now – 31 Jan

More info here: https://acmi.me/sp

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