MASIFF - The Fox

Director: Dario Russo | Year: 2025 | Rating: Unclassified 18+ | Runtime: 90 mins | Country: Australia | Genre: Comedy | Language: English

Absurdist black comedy about love, lust and the dangerous desire to change the person you're with.

Nick, an affable heir to a wealthy rural landowner, proposes to his girlfriend, Kori at the local pub, to her visible dismay. Nick soon finds out that Kori is cheating on him with her best friend Diana’s husband and boss, Derek.

One night, while hunting with his father, Nick captures a rogue Fox who offers him a trade-off: if Nick lets her live, the Fox will help him save his relationship with Kori. The Fox leads him through the woods to a deep hole in the ground. All Nick has to do is push Kori into the magic hole and she’ll transform into the perfect partner. Perfect example of absurdist black comedy. Rave reviews.

All star cast featuring: Jai Courtney, Emily Browning, Damon Herriman, Claudia Doumit, Heather Mitchell, Peter O’Brien, Miranda Otto, Frankie J. Holden, Kim Gyngell, Zlatko Burić, Sam Neill and Olivia Colman.

Winner – Audience Award Favourite Australian Feature, Sydney Film Festival 2026

 

Accompanying Short: THE ALE

Director:  Adrian Eppel | Year: 2025 | Rating: Unclassified 15+ | Runtime: 2 mins | Country: Australia| Genre: Comedy| Language: English

Heartbroken and nursing a pint in The Punters Club, Sam just wants to be left alone. But his three mates show up, bringing a spiral of beer, bickering, and chaos.

 

Doors Open: 4 pm | Screening Starts: 4:30 pm