Jimpa film screening Burnie

Join us for a special screening of Jimpa, a film based on the family of acclaimed Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde. Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multigenerational cast, we are hosting screenings across the state as part of Seniors Month 2026.

Join us for this film and the panel of guest speakers that will follow - to continue to build connection, understanding and share stories within our communities.

Synopsis:

Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) takes her trans nonbinary teenager, Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde), to Amsterdam to visit their gay grandfather - lovingly known as “Jimpa” (John Lithgow). When Frances expresses a desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad, Hannah is forced to reconsider her parenting beliefs and the stories she has long told about her family.

Jimpa celebrates LGBTIQA+ culture, as it is practised across three generations: Grandfather Jim faces the challenges of aging as a gay man in a generation that never expected to grow old; non-binary teenager Frances grapples with disillusionment as their heroes fall short of their ideals; and mother Hannah navigates the differing perspectives of her father and child.

Surrounding these three is a vibrant family - the family they were born into and the family they continue to create.

Inspired by her own experiences as part of a queer family, acclaimed filmmaker Sophie Hyde delivers her most personal story yet. Jimpa is an authentic and intimate film, bursting with compassion for each of its characters.

We are pleased to present this film as part of Seniors Month 2026, which is coordinated by COTA Tasmania (Council on the Ageing) - celebrating a respectful, age-friendly island.

We would also like to acknowledge the support of the Pride Foundation Australia whose grant has supported Working It Out to host these events across the state.

Jimpa is rated MA15+: for viewers aged 15 and over