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‘Memoir of a Snail’ Set to Open Melbourne Film Festival

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Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s highly anticipated film ‘Memoir of a Snail’ has been chosen as the opening film for the prestigious Melbourne International Film Festival. The festival, scheduled to take place from August 8 to August 25, will showcase a diverse selection of over 250 titles, promising an exciting lineup for cinema enthusiasts.

Among the films to be featured at the festival are Cannes Critics’ Week award winner “Blue Sun Palace,” Sundance-winning directorial debut “Didi” by Sean Wang, and Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man,” which earned Sebastian Stan an acting prize in Berlin. The lineup also includes a variety of international and local productions such as “Fungi: Web of Life,” “La Cocina,” and “My Favourite Cake.”

‘Memoir of a Snail’ holds a special significance as it is a film about Melbourne, created and voiced by local talents. Director Adam Elliot, known for his previous Oscar-winning animated short film “Harvie Krumpet,” expressed his excitement about the project, stating that the film was lovingly crafted by a team of local artists.

The star-studded voice cast of ‘Memoir of a Snail’ includes Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Magda Szubanski, Eric Bana, and Nick Cave, among others. The film, which received funding from the MIFF Premiere Fund, is set to captivate audiences with its unique storytelling and visual appeal.

In addition to ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ five other Premiere Fund-backed titles will also be showcased at the festival, promising a diverse and engaging cinematic experience for attendees. Stay tuned for more updates on the Melbourne International Film Festival and the exciting lineup of films set to premiere at the event.

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