Up next…

SDIM0795

Hard Truths

Tuesday 4 March, 7pm (97 mins)
Kino Cinema

Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh (Meantime, MIFF 1984; Mike Leigh Retrospective, MIFF 1989; Life Is Sweet, MIFF 1991; Secrets & Lies, MIFF 1996) returns with a darkly humorous and poignant exploration of family dynamics.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunites with Leigh as Pansy, a woman consumed by fear and anger, while her easygoing sister leads a very different life as a single mother. Through their contrasting personalities, the film delves into the complexities of family bonds, love and the enduring ties that bind us despite years of conflict and hardship.

Bookings available from 26 February, 1pm

Book Now


How to book

A link to book tickets to MIFF Member preview screenings will be sent in the monthly newsletter. 

Once you click through the link:

  • Type in your 7-digit membership number and click 'validate'
  • Select 1 from the quantity drop-down menu

  • Click on 'Add to Cart'

  • Click on 'Check Out'
  • At this point you will need to login if you haven't already.
  • You will be sent a confirmation email with your ticket attached.
  • You don't need to print out your ticket, either have your ticket displayed on your phone or have your membership card ready, and we will mark your name off the door list.

Please note, this invitation is non transferable – it is intended for members only. Entry may be refused to latecomers. It is first in best dressed, so please get in early.

If you have any trouble with booking online, please send an email to membership(at)miff.com.au detailing which screening you would like to attend.

If you book a ticket for a session and then find yourself unable to come, please let us know.


Missed out on a ticket?

You can join the waitlist here for any preview screenings that are on standby. If any tickets become available closer to the screening date, they will be sent to you via email. 

Past screenings

MIFF Member preview screenings are held on a regular basis throughout the year. Browse a selection of past exclusive screenings below.

  • February 2025 | Bird

  • January 2025 | The Last Journey

  • November 2024 | The Return

  • October 2024 | The Apprentice

  • June 2024 | Dìdi

  • May 2024 | Upon Open Sky

  • May 2024 | The Book of Solutions

  • April 2024 | Robot Dreams

  • April 2024 | Civil War

  • March 2024 | Wicked Little Letters

  • February 2024 | The Zone of Interest

  • January 2024 | The Holdovers

  • December 2023 | Banel & Adama

  • October 2023 | Foe

  • October 2023 | The Old Oak