Pedro Pascal and Norwegian animated musical Spermageddon headline Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Internet boyfriend Pedrol Pascal and a Norwegian animated sex musical about sperm are two of the disparate array of treats in store for moviegoers at this year's Revelation Perth International Film Festival.
WA's peak festival for indie filmmaking is renowned for alternative fare, but the event has outdone itself this year, boasting more than 45 features and documentaries and more than 100 short films.
Among the highlights from this year's program is the aforementioned Pascal project, Eddington, a contemporary Western that doubles as a black comedy, which has sprung from the mind of horror auteur Ari Aster.
Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's star-studded cast also includes Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Austin Butler.
As for that risque animated film, colourfully titled Spermageddon, it will surely appeal to fans of South Park and Seth Rogen's Sausage Party.
For those who prefer their cinema a little more high-brow, Rev will also screen the British biographical drama Mr Burton, about the early life of Welsh acting legend Richard Burton.
Rev can always be counted on for thought-provoking docos, and this year is no different, with Eno, a film about enigmatic music icon Brian Eno.
Other notable documentaries include the fascinatingly meta examination of the true crime genre, Zodiac Killer Project, and Chain Reactions, a film that explores the cultural impact of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Rev's commitment to the local screen industry is set to continue, with the return of Westralia Day, Get Your Shorts On! and the City of Vincent Film Project, three events focused on celebrating West Aussie content.
While a dedicated First Nations showcase will honour Indigenous storytelling traditions and contemporary experiences.
Revelation Perth International Film Festival runs July 2-13 at Luna Leederville, Luna on SX and the Backlot, and the full program is now available on the festival's website.
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