Series

MIFF 2026

This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off. Here we take a closer look at what’s on the schedule.

A fisherwoman asks for a husband, and a basketmaker provides one – only he’s woven entirely of reeds. Welcome to the bizarre and brilliant world of Wicker.

• Karl Quinn

The new film Mad Rush, premiering at Melbourne International Film Festival, is urgent and powerful – and couldn’t be more relevant to many young people.

• Karl Quinn