***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Join us for the 2026 Opening Night of DIFF Down the Road in Katherine at Katherine Cinema 3. Enjoy wine and nibbles from 6:30pm followed by the opening night film at 7pm. BOSS CAT is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama about Sonja, a young woman living with Down syndrome determined to live independently after her mother's death. As her grandmother pushes her towards a different future, Sonja discovers confidence, purpose and her own voice through the electrifying world of KRUMP dance, proving that independence is something to be earned, not denied. Screening with short film HARDCASE Directed by Ethan Grahek Produced by Ethan Grahek, Bridget May, Connor Manzie DOP Tor Burns When a young ex-scientist fleeing her own invention jumps into a taxi with a very reluctant, sharp-witted Indigenous driver hiding a deadly secret, they are forced into a brutal standoff with mercenaries determined to reclaim their missing assets.

***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Named by the New York Times as one of the best films of 2026, EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET screens at Katherine Cinema 3. EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET When immigration officers attempt to detain two men in Glasgow's Pollokshields, an extraordinary act of community resistance transforms an ordinary street into the centre of a movement. Capturing a remarkable true story as it unfolds, this inspiring documentary celebrates solidarity, compassion and the power of ordinary people standing together. Winner of the Special Jury Award for Civil Resistance at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. "...an amazing story of community triumph...a morale-boosting film." (The Guardian)

***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Our 2026 Festival Pass gives you access to all six (6) films screening at DIFF Down the Road in Katherine! Adult $78.00 Concession $66.00 KFS Member $54.00 Once you have purchased your pass, you are good to go! Simply present your email confirmation (either printed or on your phone) to the team at each screening to receive access. Proof of concession and KFS membership is required for each screening.

***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Join us at Katherine Cinema 3 for Closing Night at DIFF Down the Road in Katherine with our screening of LA BOLA NEGRA. Spanning three generations of queer lives across modern Spanish history, La Bola Negra is a sumptuous drama inspired by the unfinished work of Federico García Lorca. Filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi weave together stories of love, loss and resilience, brought vividly to life by an outstanding cast including Penelope Cruz, Glenn Close and Julio Torres in supporting roles. Winner of the Best Director Award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best International Feature at the Sydney Film Festival, this unforgettable drama is a fitting finale to the festival. In Spanish with English subtitles.

***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Join us at Katherine Cinema 3 for this standout horror from our neighbours across the ditch! Summoned from Aotearoa to Victorian England, a young Māori woman uncovers a terrifying legacy of colonial violence that forces her to confront the man responsible for her family's destruction. Blending Gothic horror with Māori spirituality, Taratoa Stappard's striking debut transforms a tale of revenge into a powerful reclamation of identity and ancestral strength. Official Selection at the 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival. In English and Māori with English subtitles. "...a critical darling and festival hit" (Variety).

***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Winner of the Grand Prix at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and the 2026 Sydney Film Prize, MINOTRAUR screens at Katherine Cinema 3. As war and personal betrayal converge, a successful businessman watches his carefully constructed world unravel with devastating consequences. Returning after almost a decade, master filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan, Loveless) delivers a powerful portrait of moral collapse, using one man's disintegration (and the 14 sacrifices of the ancient Minotaur myth) to reflect the fractures of a nation. In Russian with English subtitles. "Minotaur seems destined for masterpiece status" (Time Out)

***DIFF Down the Road in Katherine*** Winner of the Golden Bear at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, this powerful drama feels both urgent and profoundly human. Screening at Katherine Cinema 3 with short film, WITH YOU. A celebrated theatre couple's life is upended when a single act of defiance brings the full force of an authoritarian regime crashing down around them. As careers, family and ideals begin to unravel, acclaimed director İlker Çatak (The Teachers' Lounge) crafts a gripping and emotionally charged portrait of artistic freedom under pressure. In Turkish with English subtitles. "...both a gripping marital drama and a rallying cry against artist censorship" (Indiewire) *** WITH YOU Directed by Laurens Goud Produced by Laurens Goud, Phil Tarl Denson DOP Jayden Moyle A teenage girl, unseen by her overwhelmed parents in the moment she most needs them, comes apart on a remote Northern Territory road — and must find her own way back, alone, from deep in the bush.