Govindas

Films screening at Govindas
For session times and bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

The Road to Patagonia (M) is screening at Govindas from 11 - 21 July. For session times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
Trailer: https://youtu.be/P5KYuxtZA6M
The Road to Patagonia is a stunning, intimate and unflinching series of love letters within a documentary – firstly a love between two people, and secondly between humanity and the Earth. We follow Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure, to surf the west coast of the Americas by motorbike, from the top of Alaska to the tip of Patagonia. But deep in the wilderness - alone with the wolves and the bears - the journeyer’s plans unexpectedly fall to pieces. After losing everything, and on the cusp of quitting he meets the girl of his dreams, a permaculture farmer named Heather Hillier who throws caution to the wind and sells her urban-farm to buy a bike of her own. Together riding south, the duo meet with Zapatista rebels, Amazonian shamans and Mapuche leaders whose salient words crack the adventurers’ cultural veneer, leaving them with existential questions.
The 50,000km surfing odyssey becomes beautifully complicated by their decision to downshift from motorcycles to horseback, presenting a relational approach to the breathtaking landscapes and a host of challenges that ultimately become extremely rewarding. Hannon and Hillier succeed in beautifully capturing deeply human moments during the world-first expedition, and the noticeable lack of camera-crew becomes The Road to Patagonia’s strength. The theme of deep ecology underpins the entire film, visually communicated through exquisite cinematography and emotional verité sequences. Shot over 16 years, the result is an adventurous exposé on the more-than-human world, offering a physical and spiritual odyssey to better understand our place in Nature.
🏆 Winner - Best Film and Best Documentary - Byron Bay International Film Festival
🏆 Winner - Audience Choice award - Florida Surf Film Festival
🏆 Winner - Audience Choice award - Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
★★★★★ “WARNING: You will want to quit your job after watching this film. Inspiring, intimate and powerful“ - Letterboxd
★★★★1/2 “the strength of Patagonia is Hannon’s relatability.” - The AU REVIEW
★★★★1/2 “Hugely impressive - early contender for the Australian film of 2024” - The Movie Guys
★★★★1/2 "profound exploration of connection and spirit - left me balling my eyes out in a way I haven’t in a very long time" - Screenaholics
★★★★ “a personal journey that will make you fall in love with the natural world” - FILMINK
"a thoughtful and moving meditation on love, life, and our place in the natural world - a must watch film" - Craig Bellamy
★★★★1/2 “Raw, honest & mesmerising... WATCH WITH CAUTION: IF THERE’S ANY FILM THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO QUIT YOUR JOB, DROP EVERYTHING, & ROAD TRIP THE COAST WITH YOUR SURFBOARD, IT’S THIS ONE“- NZ SURF JOURNAL
8.9/10 IMDb user rating
“It’s just beautiful. Congratulations. I was completely swept up and wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for inviting me to witness your wonderful story. Bravo!”
- Damon Gameau (Writer and director - THAT SUGAR FILM, 2040)

The life & times of Frida Kahlo screens this Sunday at 2.30pm.
For bookings and session time for this and all films screening at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Horizon: An American saga opens this Thursday at Govindas.
It chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west.
Directed by Kevin Costner it features Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington in the main acting roles.
For bookings and session time for this and all films screening at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Over the July school holidays Despicable me 4 and Inside out 2 (both rated PG) are screening at Govindas.
For bookings and to check out session times for these and all films screening at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/movies
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

SOLD OUT - Sri Prahlada kirtan concert at Govindas Lotus Room on Friday 19 July

Films screening May/June at Govindas.
For session times and bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Past life regression, karma and re-incarnation seminar - Sunday 19 May 1:00 - 3:00pm - [email protected]

In this seminar we present the journey of the soul through time from our present body, to our previous bodies and onward to our next body and beyond.

A film documenting peoples past life experiences forms a part of the presentation.

Traveling back through time to past lives via past life hypnotic regression therapy is examined with examples of famous figures from past centuries.......and who are they today?

Madhava in concert at Govindas on Friday19 April
Bookings [email protected]

Anatomy of a Fall (MA15+) Five Academy Award Nominations incl BEST PICTURE
(Palme d'Or) BEST FILM Cannes Film Festival
A woman is suspected of her husbands murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.
For screening times for this and all films playing at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/movies

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Based on the book by Alasdair Gray, the screenplay was written by Tony McNamara, making this the second collaboration between Lanthimos and McNamara (THE FAVOURITE). The movie was produced by Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Emma Stone.

For session times for this & all films screening - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Bob Marley ONE LOVE opens at Govindas.
Jamaican singer songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
Session times for this & all films screening - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Madhava in concert at Govindas Lotus Room on Friday 19 April.
As Madhava concerts are extremely popular and always book out early if you are wanting to attend please book early - [email protected]

Ramai Swami will be performing kirtan tonight, Thursday,
at Govindas Lotus Room.
Program starts at 7pm and finishes at 8.15pm.
Cost for kirtan only $10 and for dinner and kirtan $25.
Bookings not required.

Adipurush, a sweeping visual extravaganza depicting India's most beloved Ramayana story of Sita and Lord Rama opens at Govindas cinema and restaurant on June 29 for a 2 week season. It is a faithful retelling of the famous ancient epic for modern audiences.
A film of this nature is invariably going to be controversial and draw criticism but how rare is it to see a film about the Supreme Divine Person hit the big screen and the director and makers of this film are to be congratulated on their courageous decision at great risk to make it.
Adipurush is one of the most expensive Indian films of all time costing over ₹500 crore ($92 million). The film surpassed the Rs 200 crore mark within the first two days of its release, leaving director Raut “incredibly proud” of the results.
Adipurush was directed by Om Raut and stars Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNmYjoR-qM
Dialogue: Hindi with English subs. Runtime: 3 hours.
For session times and bookings: https://govindas.com.au/movies

This month we are showcasing the finest in world cinema by featuring the Academy Award Nominees leading into the 95th Academy Awards Ceremony on 12 March -
Everything everywhere all at once - leads the pack with 11 nominations including Best Picture
Triangle of sadness - 3 nominations including Best Picture
The Fabelmans - 7 nominations including Best Picture
The Banshees of Inisherin - 8 nominations including Best Picture
Babylon - 2 nominations
Tar - 6 nominations including Best Picture & Cate Blanchett Best Actress
The whale - Brendan Fraser Best Actor Nomination
Close - Best International Film nomination
Women talking - 2 nominations including Best Picture
Avatar: The way of water - 4 nominations including Best Picture
Film listings & booking - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Valentine’s Day romantic night out at Govindas this Tuesday 14 February…..snuggling down with your partner on the lie downs to watch a romantic movie perhaps coupled with dinner as well….what better way to celebrate an amorous special night out on “Valentines"💕.
Film listings & bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Valentine’s Day romantic night out at Govindas next Tuesday 14 February…..snuggling down with your partner on the lie downs to watch a romantic movie perhaps coupled with dinner as well….what better way to celebrate an amorous special night out on “Valentines"💕.
Film listings & bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Hari Bhakti Dey in concert at Govindas Lotus Room - one night only - Friday 10 February from 7:00-8:30pm. Concert only $20/concert dinner $45.
Bookings: [email protected]
Enquiries: [email protected] / Ph Tony: 0425333086
A musical prodigy from an early age, Hari Bhakti has been "romancing" audiences world wide with his beautiful, soulful kirtan, a blend of Ravi Shankar style melodies fused with contemporary world music styles.
He was trained in Bengal and then in Mumbai by some of the world’s noted classical musicians and has been traveling the world continuously since completing his training and is now considered by his peers as amongst the most gifted kirtaneers on the planet today.

Films screening at Govindas in January.
For all film listings, ratings and bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

The director, producer and lead actors from the film Everything in between at the special screening of the film at Govindas last night. The film is screening throughout January and February at Govindas so take advantage of the opportunity to see this wonderful Australian movie filmed in Sydney.
Govindas is closed from 19 December - 4 January and we have great line up of films moving into the new year....in the meantime have a great Xmas and wonderful New Year.
For all film listings, ratings and bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

***Join all the key cast and director this Friday at 8.30pm for this very special screening of EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN--limited tickets available***
Film listing & Bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN is the touching story of a lonely teenager who doesn't fit in and has nothing to live for - until he has a chance meeting with a mysterious older woman, with whom he immediately bonds. When she is stricken by a rare illness, he helps her along her journey. In doing so, he learns about love and loss - ultimately finding his worldview turned upside down. "Indeed, the entire film is better than you might expect" -- David Stratton, The Australian ★★★ 1/2

Films screening at Govindas in January.....we are closed from 19 December - 4 January and we have great line up of films moving into the new year....in the meantime have a great Xmas and wonderful New Year.
For all film listings, ratings and bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies

Come and see Everything in Between from local filmmaker Nadi Sha tomorrow night Saturday, November 19, at 8.45 & Saturday November 26 at 8.40. at Govindas.
The film will be introduced by the the director himself (Nadi Shah) and questions are welcome.
David Stratton reviews ‘Everything in Between' in The Weekend Australian: “Polished cast defies easy expectations"
David Stratton, The Australian ★★★ ½
A film with a big heart. IMDB score 8/10.
For all film listings & bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies
The touching story of a lonely teenager who doesn't fit in and has nothing to live for — until he has a chance meeting with a mysterious older woman, with whom he immediately bonds. When she is stricken by a rare illness, he helps her along her journey. In doing so, he learns about love and loss — ultimately finding his worldview turned upside down.

Join us for special screenings of EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, introduced by director Nadi Sha.
Saturday November 19 at 8.45 & Saturday November 26 at 8.40.

“Indeed, the entire film is better than you might expect.” David Stratton ★★★ ½
“A small film with a big heart.” Martin Fabinyi ★★★★

The touching story of a lonely teenager who doesn't fit in and has nothing to live for — until he has a chance meeting with a mysterious older woman, with whom he immediately bonds. When she is stricken by a rare illness, he helps her along her journey. In doing so, he learns about love and loss — ultimately finding his worldview turned upside down.

for film listings and bookings - https://govindas.com.au/movies