Govindas Movie Room

14/05/2026

Mantra meditation Workshop at Govindas.
This Sunday, 17 May 12:00 - 2:30pm
In this workshop you will be taught how to meditate in the privacy of your home by the soft chanting of mantras (Divine sound vibrations) on sacred meditation beads. This is a very powerful form of meditation which relieves us of worry, stress & anxiety & helps us to achieve a deep sense of inner peace & tranquility. Your own personal meditation beads are provided for you to keep.
Cost of the experience is $30.
Bookings - [email protected]

14/05/2026

5oo days in the Wild screening at Govindas this Saturday 16 May at 8:00pm & Sunday 17 May at 4.00pm.
https://govindas.com.au/movies
For cinema & restaurant bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book
500 Days In The Wild follows the epic 6-year journey of filmmaker Dianne Whelan as she sets out to reconnect with nature and become the first person to travel the world's longest trail. The 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail stretches across the continent of North America, connecting the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans. It is the longest trail in the world. For six years filmmaker Dianne Whelan traveled the entirety of the land and water trails, the only person to ever accomplish this journey. 500 Days in the Wild recounts Dianne's journey by bike, canoe, skis, snowshoes and on foot and her cross-cultural visits with those who live close to the land. This feature doc culled from 800 hours of footage is an intricate weave of adventure film, personal reflection and stunning captures of wildlife and landscapes. Using humour, adventure, beautiful cinematography and a great soundtrack (including songs from Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Xavier Rudd, and The Tragically Hip), 500 Days in the Wild will entertain audiences and inspire hope for the future. She started out alone, disillusioned with state of the world, to look for different ways of caring for the land and for each other. She ended the journey a bit wiser, more hopeful, in love and with a passion to share this story. "wonderful film... empowering and inspirational" - Juliet Stevenson - Truly, Madly, Deeply "An incredible journey" - CBS Morning Show "A magnificent film...an epic achievement" - Original Cin
Awards: Winner - Grand Prize VIMFF, Winner - Best Film World Trail Film Festival, Winner - Best Film Nordic Adventure Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award - Victoria Film Festival

12/04/2026

5oo days in the Wild screening at Govindas this Saturday 18 April at 5:00pm & Sunday 19 April at 4.00pm.
https://govindas.com.au/movies
For cinema & restaurant bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book
500 Days In The Wild follows the epic 6-year journey of filmmaker Dianne Whelan as she sets out to reconnect with nature and become the first person to travel the world's longest trail. The 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail stretches across the continent of North America, connecting the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans. It is the longest trail in the world. For six years filmmaker Dianne Whelan traveled the entirety of the land and water trails, the only person to ever accomplish this journey. 500 Days in the Wild recounts Dianne's journey by bike, canoe, skis, snowshoes and on foot and her cross-cultural visits with those who live close to the land. This feature doc culled from 800 hours of footage is an intricate weave of adventure film, personal reflection and stunning captures of wildlife and landscapes. Using humour, adventure, beautiful cinematography and a great soundtrack (including songs from Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Xavier Rudd, and The Tragically Hip), 500 Days in the Wild will entertain audiences and inspire hope for the future. She started out alone, disillusioned with state of the world, to look for different ways of caring for the land and for each other. She ended the journey a bit wiser, more hopeful, in love and with a passion to share this story. "wonderful film... empowering and inspirational" - Juliet Stevenson - Truly, Madly, Deeply "An incredible journey" - CBS Morning Show "A magnificent film...an epic achievement" - Original Cin
Awards: Winner - Grand Prize VIMFF, Winner - Best Film World Trail Film Festival, Winner - Best Film Nordic Adventure Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award - Victoria Film Festival

06/04/2026

Madhava will be in concert at Govindas on Friday 24 April.
The concert is from 8:00-10:00pm and if dining as well the restaurant will be open from 5.15pm.
Concert only is $30 and $55 if dining.
As Madhava’s concerts are extremely popular and always sell out very quickly, if you are interested in attending, please book early to avoid disappointment - Bookings - [email protected]

27/03/2026

5oo days in the Wild
A Special event screening with live Q&A with the director Dianne Whelan at Govindas this Saturday 4 April at 7.30pm
https://govindas.com.au/movies
For cinema & restaurant bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book
500 Days In The Wild follows the epic 6-year journey of filmmaker Dianne Whelan as she sets out to reconnect with nature and become the first person to travel the world's longest trail. The 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail stretches across the continent of North America, connecting the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans. It is the longest trail in the world. For six years filmmaker Dianne Whelan traveled the entirety of the land and water trails, the only person to ever accomplish this journey. 500 Days in the Wild recounts Dianne's journey by bike, canoe, skis, snowshoes and on foot and her cross-cultural visits with those who live close to the land. This feature doc culled from 800 hours of footage is an intricate weave of adventure film, personal reflection and stunning captures of wildlife and landscapes. Using humour, adventure, beautiful cinematography and a great soundtrack (including songs from Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Xavier Rudd, and The Tragically Hip), 500 Days in the Wild will entertain audiences and inspire hope for the future. She started out alone, disillusioned with state of the world, to look for different ways of caring for the land and for each other. She ended the journey a bit wiser, more hopeful, in love and with a passion to share this story. "wonderful film... empowering and inspirational" - Juliet Stevenson - Truly, Madly, Deeply "An incredible journey" - CBS Morning Show "A magnificent film...an epic achievement" - Original Cin
Awards: Winner - Grand Prize VIMFF, Winner - Best Film World Trail Film Festival, Winner - Best Film Nordic Adventure Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award - Victoria Film Festival

27/02/2026

Films screenings at -

For movie screening times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
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Govindas Cinema & Restaurant - 112 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst 2010

Same day online bookings can be up until 5:30pm. After this time please call 0425 333 086 For bookings more than 4 weeks in advance, please call Tony on 0425 333 086

03/01/2026

Friday 9 January at 8:50pm - Hare Krishna: The Mantra, the Movement & the Swami who started it all.
A special event with a live Q&A with the films director, Yadubara Das who is visiting Australia from his home in the USA. The film is an award winning documentary (Best Picture The Illuminate Film Festival) on the life and times of Srila Prabhupada, a 70-year-old Indian Swami who arrives in America in 1965 from India without support or money and ignites a worldwide spiritual revolution based on the ancient Yoga and meditation texts of India known as the Vedas.
Bookings - [email protected]
For all films screening at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/

02/01/2026

Sacred happenings at Govindas this month including a Free Special Event on January 9 with American film maker Yadubara Das as he presents a collection of his early films with live commentary and Q&A. This 2 hour presentation will also be followed by an optional screening of his latest award winning film, "The mantra, the movement & the swami who started it all" for those that haven’t seen it or would like to see it again.
Bookings/Enquiries - [email protected]
Sacred event listings - https://govindas.com.au/kirtan.html

29/12/2025

On Friday 9 January at 6.30 we are holding a special Free Event at Govindas.....a retro spiritual film festival with a live Q&A with the American director of the festival films, Yadubara das.
Enquiries & bookings - [email protected]

03/12/2025

Tomorrow, Thursday 5 December at 8.45pm there is a SPECIAL EVENT screening of Point of change with a live presentation & Q&A with the director Rebecca Coley.
The story of an island community dramatically changed forever by the discovery of a 'perfect wave' in the 1970s. POINT OF CHANGE chronicles the first surfers to 'discover' the point break in Lagundi Bay, Nias, Indonesia, and the unintended dramatic consequences that followed. STUMBLING ACROSS THE PERFECT WAVE, TWO SURFERS START A CHAIN REACTION OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES... THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST SURF PIONEERS TO FIND AND SURF 'THE POINT' AND THE DRAMATIC CONSEQUENCES FOR THEM AND THE PEOPLE AND PLACE. WE TRAVEL THROUGH TIME AND REVISIT THE MEGALITHIC ISLAND, TAKING A TRIP WITH THE FIRST SURFERS AND THE NEVER BEFORE SEEN SUPER 8 FOOTAGE, TAKING US ON AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND EXAMINING WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DISCOVER 'PARADISE'. ~ Perfection comes at a cost ~
Bookings - [email protected]
For all films screening at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/movies

16/10/2025

Films screenings at Govindas - The trust fall:JulianAssange Regretting You
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16/10/2025

The trust fall: Julian Assange # is screening at Govindas tonight, Friday, October 17 at 6.00pm.
Examining the meaning and significance of the insights that Wiki Leaks shared with the world, the resulting behaviour of the government's involved, the extraordinary personal risk taken by Assange, and the wider fundamental issues around press freedom that affect all of us and our right to know.For movie screening times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
For restaurant and cinema bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book

12/10/2025

The trust fall: Julian Assange is screening at Govindas this Friday, October 17 at 6.00pm.
Examining the meaning and significance of the insights that Wiki Leaks shared with the world, the resulting behaviour of the government's involved, the extraordinary personal risk taken by Assange, and the wider fundamental issues around press freedom that affect all of us and our right to know.
For movie screening times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
For restaurant and cinema bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book

19/08/2025

This Thursday we open with a very special film, Irena’s vow. The inspirational true story of Irena Gut, a young Polish woman who was forced to work as a housekeeper for a N**i Major during WW2. When she learns the Jewish ghetto is to be liquidated, she helps 12 Jewish workers by sheltering them in the safest place she can think of: the cellar of the German commandant's home. For two years - until the end of the German occupation - Irena uses her courage and her wits to hide her friends and keep them alive against all odds.
For movie screening times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
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06/08/2025

The mazing, critically acclaimed film Mahavatar Narsimha (MA15+) is screening at Govindas. A powerful spiritual experience which stays true to the original Puranic text, the Srimad Bhagavatam, reveals the divine legendary story of Lord Vishnu who incarnates as a half man, half lion to defeat the tyrannical demon Hiranyakashapu and to protect the demons divine son, Prahlad. This masterpiece of Indian cinema combines incredible visuals, sacred storytelling and a wonderful emotional musical score. Mahavatar Narsimha is not just a film….it’s an awesome, epic, divine experience which leaves audiences speechless…..a cinematic masterpiece not to be missed.
Mahavatar Narsimha theatrical trailer
For movie screening times for Mahavatar Narsimha and all films screening at Govindas - https://govindas.com.au/movies
For online restaurant and cinema bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book
For phone bookings & enquiries text or phone - 0425333086

30/07/2025

Today, Thursday, 31 July we open with a very special spiritual film, The first hymn. In the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature length documentary The First Hymn chronicles the hymns journey from its desert origins to its modern resurrection, as acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding transform the ancient melody into a contemporary worship piece, culminating in a live concert performance.
Also screening is Sant Dyaneshwar
For movie screening times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
For restaurant and cinema bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book

28/07/2025

This Thursday we open with a very special spiritual film, The first hymn. In the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature length documentary The First Hymn chronicles the hymns journey from its desert origins to its modern resurrection, as acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding transform the ancient melody into a contemporary worship piece, culminating in a live concert performance.
Also screening is nice Indian boy Dyaneshwar life of Chuck letters of love Phoenician scheme road to Patagonia
For movie screening times - https://govindas.com.au/movies
For restaurant and cinema bookings - https://govindas.com.au/book