The Singapore International Film Festival has carved out a spot in the local arts calendar since 1987, bringing groundbreaking Asian cinema to Singapore and the region. Now, it's continuing its mission in the off-season with the launch of SGIFF Film Club.
In partnership with social club and co-working space Crane at Robertson Quay, SGIFF Film Club is your chance to catch rare, independent films, all of which were played at past SGIFFs. Available at $38 per ticket with a light meal, the June sessions feature two local thrillers – and interestingly – two Mystery screenings for you to discover.
On June 11 and 25, get out of your comfort zone and catch a mystery film curated by the SGIFF team. This pick takes you on a journey into a fortunate game of Clue, traversing narratives and lifetimes with our protagonist. Billed as a 'reassessment of traditional filmmaking styles', the mystery movie is sure to expand your film horizons.
On June 15, catch Unlucky Plaza, a 2014 thriller that was the Opening film for the 15th Singapore International Film Festival. The movie follows Onassis (Epy Quizon), a once-proud restaurant owner who takes a dark turn when he kidnaps and holds people hostage in a millionaire's mansion. The movie also stars Adrian Pang, Judee Tan, Guo Liang and Shane Mardjuki.
2004 Singaporean drama film Perth takes over the screen on June 29. Presented at the 17th SGIFF, it stars Lim Kay Tong as Harry Lee, a part-time security guard and taxi driver in Singapore who falls for a Vietnamese prostitute and dreams of leaving Singapore for paradise – Perth.
It's advised to book your ticket at least three days in advance of the screening date so that you have sufficient time to select a meal. And if you miss out on the June screenings, you can always look forward to more from SGIFF Film Club all the way till September. To stay updated or to buy tickets, visit sgiff.com/film-club.
