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The 2020 edition of Polish Film Festival Sydney presents a range of contemporary and award-winning works from renowned and up and coming Polish filmmakers.The Festival opens with one of the most expensive Polish film productions of all time. THE LEGIONS by Dariusz Gajewski is an epic history drama that follows a love triangle set against the backdrop of the heroic struggle of Polish Legions to win independence from Tsarist Russia.Closing the Festival is the Australian premiere of CHARLATAN- a fascinating biographical drama by three time Oscar nominee Agnieszka Holland (Mr.Jones- Spoor- Europa Europa) of an exceptional Czech healer who cured thousands with plant-based remedies.Another highlight of the programme is the all-star VALLEY OF THE GODS from visionary director Lech Majewski- starring John Malkovich- Josh Harnett (Black Hawk Down)- Berenice Marlohe (Skyfall)- Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings trilogy). A cross between fantasy and sci-fi takes the viewers on a surreal journey between three interweaving stories to illustrate the clash between traditions of ancient civilizations and the modern high-tech world of the super rich.Brimming with jazz ICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ by Maciej Pieprzyca (Life Feels Good) is a moving drama inspired by the true story of blind piano prodigy Mietek Kosz- starring the brilliant Dawid Ogrodnik with music by one of the most acclaimed Polish jazz pianists and music composers- Leszek Mozdzer.Also screening this year are two feature debuts from female directors. THE TASTE OF PHO by Japan born and Poland based Mariko Bobrik is a warm story of a Vietnamese cook living in Warsaw and struggling to fit into the European culture- which his ten year old daughter has already embraced as her own. THE IRON BRIDGE by Monika Jordan-Mlodzianowska is a dramatic story about a love triangle set in a Silesian mining community.For our younger audience we have THE DAY OF CHOCOLATE- a delightful adaptation of the award-winning book by Anna Onichimowska under the same title- about the adventures of Monika and Dawid. Fans of thrillers will enjoy SERVANTS OF WAR by Mariusz Gawrys.Full Programme of the 2020 Polish Film Festival SydneyTHE LEGIONS (Legiony) - Sunday 25 October 6:00pmTHE TASTE OF PHO (Smak pho) - Wednesday 28 October 7.00pmTHE IRON BRIDGE (Żelazny Most) - Friday 30 October 7:00pmICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ (Ikar. Legenda Mietka Kosza) - Saturday 31 October 7:00pmTHE DAY OF CHOCOLATE (Dzien Czekolady) - Sunday 1 November 3:00pmSERVANTS OF WAR (Slugi wojny) - Friday 6 November 7.00pmVALLEY OF THE GODS (Dolina Bogow) - Saturday 7 November 7:00pmCHARLATAN (Szarlatan) - Sunday 8 November 6.00pmThe 2020 PFF Sydney is organised with a Covid Safety Plan in place and appropriate measures are taken to ensure the Festival is as safe as possible. Occupancy limits and social distancing will apply in every auditorium and throughout the foyer areas of the venue to follow requirements introduced by NSW government.

The race that stops the nation is back for 2020. Start your Melbourne Cup the right way with a complimentary glass of sparkling Cuvee on arrivalThen take your seat and enjoy a three (3) course meal prepared especially for this event starting with our Executive Chef cooking Seafood Paella- live.Time: 1 - 5 pm (4 hours)Take your seat and enjoy a carefully selected spring menu created by our five star chefs just for the Melbourne Cup. With Bubbles- Beers and our cocktail of the day (perfectly named- the 'GiddyUP) with $5 from every one of these going towards charity.Seated 3 Course Menu - $79ppEntreeSeafood Paella Cooked Live by our Executive ChefMain Course (alternate serves)Crumbed Chicken Involtini with Beurre Blanc and roasted potatoes or Crispy skin Barramundi on mash potato with tomato coulisDessertA trio of Tiramisu- Chocolate Profiterole and Vanilla Panna Cotta with berriesDrinks menuSparkling Cuvee- Rose- Cocktails- Cold Beers and the usual suspect list of beverages available for purchase on the day.*($5 from the 'Giddyup' cocktail will go towards supporting one of our charities)

2020 Brownie Festival @Yarra Valley Chocolaterie

Welcome to an exquisite afternoon of indulgence with our Stamford Belgian Chocolate High Tea in the