The Mastermind

'Quietly gripping.'

The Guardian

Lotterywest Films / Drama / Crime

An unemployed carpenter and suburban father turned amateur art thief plans his first big heist. But when things go haywire, his life unravels. Josh O’Connor headlines this offbeat spin on the heist movie, a deft and wryly funny Cannes Competition highlight from indie icon Kelly Reichardt.

Dates & Times

1 – 7 Dec
Mon – Sun

Doors 6pm
Film 8pm

Duration 110mins

Access

Tickets

$24

Cheap Tuesdays All tickets $12

Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Godroo/Crawley WA 6009

Notes

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An unemployed carpenter and suburban father turned amateur art thief plans his first big heist. But when things go haywire, his life unravels. Josh O’Connor headlines this offbeat spin on the heist movie, a deft and wryly funny Cannes Competition highlight from indie icon Kelly Reichardt.

'This film is stupendously smart.'
RogerEbert.com

More info

Nominee Palme d'Or 2025 Cannes Film Festival

USA

Director Kelly Reichardt
Screenwriters Kelly Reichardt
Cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt
Cast Josh O'Connor, Bill Camp, Hope Davis, Sterling Thompson, Alana Haim, Gaby Hoffmann, Eli Gelb, Jasper Thompson, Cole Doman, John Magaro
Composer Rob Mazurek
Editor Kelly Reichardt
Distributor/Sales Agent Madman Films

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