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The Last Whale Singer

Directed by Reza Memari
Canada
2025
91 mins

Synopsis

This thrilling animated adventure follows a self-doubting teenage humpback whale who must find his voice (with a little help from his friends) in order to save the ocean.

This sweeping animated adventure made waves at the Zurich International Film Festival. When Vincent, a young humpback whale, loses his parents, he begins to doubt his own abilities. How could he possibly live up to the legacy left behind by his father, the last of the Whale Singers? But when a colossal, ancient force awakens in the ocean depths, Vincent learns he is the only one who can stop it – he just has to find his voice. With his loyal, quick-witted nanny fish, Walter, by his side, Vincent embarks on a breathtaking journey that will test his strength, resilience and the true power of his song. A dazzling tale of friendship and self-belief, The Last Whale Singer is a splash of fun for the whole family.

“This film represents both a deeply personal journey and a chance to inspire real change for marine conservation, while taking families on an exhilarating underwater adventure.”
Leo Barraclough, Variety

Tickets

Sat 6 June 2026, 1:30pm
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3
Wheelchair
Sat 13 June 2026, 12pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3
Wheelchair
  • Program Strand
    Family
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    All Ages
  • Country
    Canada, Germany, Czech Republic
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Reza Memari
  • Producer
    Maite Woköck
  • Cast
    Vincent Tong, Bruce Dinsmore, Jenna Wheeler-Hughes
  • Screenwriter
    Reza Memari, Jaromír Malý
  • Cinematographer
    Dieter Riepenhausen
  • Genre
    Environment, Animation, Action & Adventure, Family
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Icon Film Distribution

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