Easter 2026: stories of hope, connection and renewal
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31/03/2026
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As Easter arrives this year, it feels more meaningful than ever to pause, reflect, and reconnect - with each other, and with the stories that remind us of our shared humanity.
Across the world, communities are navigating uncertainty and change. And yet, Easter continues to offer something quietly powerful: a reminder that renewal is possible, that light follows darkness, and that connection endures - even across distance, difference, and time.
At its heart, Easter has always been about rebirth and resilience.
Long before it became a cornerstone of the Christian calendar, Easter was rooted in ancient spring festivals celebrating the return of life after winter. These early traditions honoured the rhythms of nature - cycles of loss, renewal, and regeneration that continue to shape our world today.
Over time, these themes intertwined with the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, deepening Easter’s meaning as a symbol of hope, transformation, and new beginnings. Even the familiar icons - eggs and bunnies - carry echoes of these origins, representing life emerging again, against the odds.
🎬 Stories that bring us together
In times like these, storytelling plays a vital role.
Films allow us to:
* step into someone else’s world
* see beyond headlines and borders
* and reconnect with the emotional threads that bind us all
They remind us that behind every conflict, every challenge, and every moment of uncertainty, there are human stories - of courage, compassion, and resilience.
This Easter, we’ve curated a collection of films that reflect these themes - stories of renewal, empathy, and connection. From intimate character journeys to powerful global perspectives, these films offer space to reflect, to feel, and to reconnect.
🐣 A moment to pause, reflect, and reset
Whether you’re spending the long weekend with family, catching up with friends, or at church, or simply taking a moment for yourself, Easter is an opportunity to slow down.
To step away from the noise. To reconnect with what matters. And to find moments of calm, curiosity, and even joy.
So, settle in, press play, and let these stories carry you somewhere meaningful.
✨ Your Easter watchlist awaits
Explore our Easter collection below - featuring films that celebrate new life, fresh perspectives, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Whether you’re in the mood for something uplifting, thought-provoking, or quietly beautiful, there’s something here for everyone.
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Wishing you a peaceful, hopeful, and film-filled Easter.
Happy streaming,
The Beamafilm Team 🎬🐰
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Mouth-watering cuisine and a side of politics are on the menu as Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate in the kitchen to celebrate their cultures and the food of their region, free from political and religious boundaries.
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An imagined chapter from Jesus' forty days of fasting and praying in the desert. On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis.
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A jailed murderer bonds with an eagle through a prison programme for rehabilitating damaged birds of prey. Inspired by true events, this powerful Australian drama is about redemption, connection, and second chances.
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Twelve men heard and spread the message of Jesus. Only one woman understood it.
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This feel-good film tells the story of PJ who loses his truck driving job of 30 years due to failing eyesight, but with the help of his partner Ronnie he finds a new place in the world.
An up-and-coming journalist finds his world and faith increasingly challenged when he's granted the interview of a lifetime - with someone who claims to be God.
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A year in the garden with 90-year-old Sister Loyola Galvin.
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In Italy 1327, accompanied by his apprentice, a Franciscan monk journeys to an isolated abbey in the Alps for a canonical function, only to discover that the abbey is now witness to several, mysterious murders.
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Michael Sheen stars as Jesus of Nazareth in this contemporary re-telling of the Passion taking inspiration from one of the defining narratives of our times.
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Vincent's car breaks down on a mountain road, leading him to a transformative encounter with Pierre.
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Ailo's Journey is an inspirational story, in which a bleak wilderness is warmed by a mother's endless love as she watches over her baby as he embarks on incredible adventures with other creatures of the Arctic.
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Song Of The New Earth features the transformative life journey of renowned sound healer, psychotherapist, and modern day mystic Tom Kenyon.
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What does Cyrano de Bergerac do at a chicken farmer in Brittany? This is the problem of Raymond, who has always kept his passion for theatre hidden until he decides to perform on the internet with his pet chicken to save his farm.
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Miffy, her friends Melanie and Grunty and her dog Snuffy set out on a treasure hunt through the Zoo.
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On a picnic with her sisters, young Alice falls asleep as Reverend Dodgson starts to tell them a story. In her dream, Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole into a bewildering world of strange talking animals and nonsense rhymes.
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The Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir go on a historic journey to take back the hymns that were given to their ancestors by the German missionaries, but in their own ancient languages.
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This infectious documentary offers a lovely portrait of the resilient power of nature and the inspiring, good-natured manager of the Hinewai Nature Reserve, Hugh Wilson.
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After the arrival of Tasmania’s first detention centre, local knitting club member Mary and Afghan asylum seeker Mohammad connect through the gift of a donated knitted beanie.
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Heart-breaking and inspirational, ‘Camino Skies’ is an uplifting story about everyday people doing the extraordinary.
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Flute Making and Human Making is a meditation on the similarities to be found between two unlikely things – a traditional Japanese bamboo flute and a human being. This short film is a unique exploration into the making of a shakuhachi...
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Catholics are by far the largest sect of Christianity in the world, so from the Pope to the Confessional booth, Tevya Heller learns what makes Catholicism such an enduring 2000-year-old faith.
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Ancient knowledge. A way forward. A legacy shared. Djalu Gurruwiwi, a warrior, shaman, and father, must bring worlds together for the future of his sons and his culture. He connects with the global pop star, Gotje, to help in this...
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