A generally favourable response to Sweet Country, with a few sharp exceptions. It achieved an appreciation score of 79.19 per cent. Some comments: “A visually captivating film. A reminder of how appallingly the native Australians were treated. A moving film.” “Revealing account of racism in Australia.” “Such a powerful piece. We need more films that show the brutality of British colonialism.” “Shocking in many ways. Good for the filmmakers. Not [cont'd.]

Last night’s film, Custody, was much appreciated, with an appreciation score of 84.93 per cent. Attendance was 315. Some of your comments: “Incredible, moving, thought-provoking film. Wonderful acting.” “Brilliantly realistic and quite uncomfortable watching.” “But terrifying. Also I wonder if some members of the audience could be traumatised by it.” “A tense diatribe about toxic masculinity and coercive control.” “Absolutely fantastic, terrifying, harrowing.” “Thanks! Great, but so powerful.” “Traumatic but [cont'd.]

A warm welcome for last night’s film, C’est La Vie, which received an appreciation score of 91.81 per cent. Some of your comments: “Funniest film I’ve seen in years.” “Enjoyed very much – made me laugh.” “So entertaining.” “Incroyable! Magnifique – what else have they done?” “More comedies please.” “Enjoyable film fun.” “More fun than last time!” “Just such fun and lighheartedness. Enjoyable all round.” “More like this please – [cont'd.]