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Sensational Summer fun @ National Film and Sound Archive
Enquiries and bookings – phone 6248 2000 and visit the website.
Extra sessions of Archive Alive!
EVERYDAY from Monday 26 December to Monday 2 January 11am and 3pm
And every Saturday and Sunday 11am and 3pm (except Christmas Day)
Bookings not required
Archive Alive! is a FREE one hour family presentation in the Art Deco theatrette - a fabulous journey through Australia’s screen and sound history, highlighting some of our national audiovisual treasures.
Last chance to see The Tall Man
Saturday 31 December 2pm
End of exclusive Canberra premiere season
Tickets at NFSA Box Office or phone 6248 2000
The Tall Man (M, 2011) is the explosive story of Palm Island and the death of Cameron Doomadgee. Adapted from the book by Chloe Hooper, and nominated for the 2011 AFI Feature Documentary. Not to be missed!
FREE Australia Day screening
Thursday 26 January 2pm
Bookings essential – phone 6248 2000
Red Dog (PG, 2011) – Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master. One of the most popular Australian films of recent years.
Creation Station – Back by Popular Demand
Monday 30 January to Friday 3 February
10am-12noon daily
Cost - $5 per child (includes materials), adults free. Children to be accompanied
Please book to avoid disappointment – phone 6248 2000
Sound exploration for budding musicians is back! Design, make and play your own collection of musical instruments, including an electric guitar, drum, bassoon, maracas and kazoos.
Summer Arc Outdoor screenings
Every Saturday night in January and February (and will continue into March)
Doors open at 7pm for Sunset start
Bookings essential – phone 6248 2000
Special ticket prices apply to all outdoor sessions
- 7 Jan The Thief of Baghdad (1940, G)
- 14 Jan An American Werewolf In London (1981, M)
- 21 Jan The Belles of St. Trinians (1954, G)
- 28 Jan Monty Python and The Holy Grail (1974, PG)
- 4 Feb The Wages of Fear (1953, PG)
- 11 Feb A Streetcar Named Desire (1951, M)
- 18 Feb This Is Spinal Tap… (1984, M)
- 25 Feb Taxi Driver (1976, R)
Arc Outdoors returns to the stunning 1930s art deco gardens and deckchairs of NFSA’s courtyard. Don’t forget: all films screen on real 35mm film - as they should be seen! |
