REVELATION PERTH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021

The 24th annual Revelation Perth International Film Festival is back from the 1st to the 11th July 2021, featuring a curated program celebrating independent filmmakers and boundary-pushing storytellers.

This year's theme of Distant but Connected is reflected not only through the epic program featuring content from 21 countries, but also through the Festival's specially commissioned artwork from acclaimed Augmented Reality artist Marc-o-Matic.

The SWITCH team has checked out some of the best films from the festival, so check out our reviews below - and make sure you visit the page again as we add more throughout the festival!

SOME KIND OF HEAVEN

A bizarre lens into a Floridian retirement village

However bizarre The Village is, it's the characters that hold this film together. The pursuit of their desires can be uncomfortable and even sad at times, but their journeys are fascinating.

THE KILLING OF TWO LOVERS

Heartbreak warfare

A richly told and deeply vulnerable film. A transfixing tale of love's ability to consume you, the dark things it can make you say and the even darker things it can make you consider.

THE LAST HORNS OF AFRICA

The danger, the heartache and the importance of saving the Rhinos

While the rhino horn trade is vitally important and is a story worth telling, there are ways to do it. This is sadly not that film.

THE BOYS WHO SAID NO!

Powering change through non-violence

An interesting, thought-provoking and ultimately challenging film with a powerful message - that standing up for what you believe in can have a transformative effect on your surroundings.

WHITE NOISE

Behind the scenes with the alt-right

Though it might be accused of giving another platform to this movement of hate, and isn't the fiery indictment of white supremacy you might expect, it shows how deeply racism is embedded into society.

JUMBO

The ups and downs of an unconventional romance

It's hard finding love in this world. If you can find it with an object, Zoé Wittock's 'Jumbo' suggests you go for it.