“Funny, poignant and moving, this quirky and clever film oozes heart and insights into human nature.” –Birmingham Post

Australian animator Adam Elliot has pioneered a deeply personal style he calls “Clayography,” a combination of claymation and biography, that was recently on grand display in his acclaimed 2024 feature Memoir of a Snail. Now, Arkadin brings you a rare chance to see Elliot’s debut feature, the intensely moving MARY AND MAX, on the big screen. Featuring the voice talents of Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Eric Bana, and narrated by Dame Edna herself, Barry Humphries, Elliot’s film is a tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a severely obese 44-year-old man on the autism spectrum living in New York. Elliot’s internationally acclaimed breakthrough was the opening night selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival but tragically never received a theatrical release in the United States. Nevertheless this beautifully animated, inventive tale of human connection became a cult hit on streaming services, moving audiences around the world with its dark humor and big-hearted humanity. Tissues will be on hand!

Please note: This film is not intended for children.

Come out before the film for a pre-show of clay-animated treats starting at 3 pm.

This film is screening as part of Arkadin’s month-long focus on DYNAMIC DUOS, movies based around electrifying and often unlikely pairs.

Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and DoesTheDogDie.com, as well as through general internet searches.