BIG SCREEN 2010

22 April - 25 April

THURSDAY 22 APRIL, 7.00PM
CANN RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tickets: $2

Charlie & Boots (M)
2009 101 mins

Charlie (Paul Hogan) is devastated and withdrawn after the death of his wife Grace. His older son, Boots (Shane Jacobson), wants to put their long standing differences aside and drags Charlie off for the trip of a lifetime from Victoria to Cape York.
Dir: Dean Murphy Writ: Stewart Faichney, Dean Murphy

OPENING NIGHT
FRIDAY 23 APRIL, 7.00PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $10/$8 concession. Includes light supper after film, hosted by Mallacooota Arts Council.

Meet Gary Sweet! One of Australia's most popular actors will be in Mallacoota to introduce...

Subdivison (M)
2009, 100mins

PLUS Chicken of God (U/C)
2008, 9 mins, Dir: Frank Woodley

Hervey Bay carpenters Digger Kelly (Gary Sweet) and son Jack (Ashley Bradnam) have their world turned upside down when a city property developer and its hotshot young executive Tiffany (Brooke Satchwell) move into town. A comedy/drama exploring the challenges faced by communities in the face of development. Also stars Luke Carroll, Bruce Spence and Denise Roberts.
Dir: Sue Brooks. Writ: Ashley Bradnam, Janice Bradnam, Terry McCann.

FAMILY SCREENING
SATURDAY 24 APRIL, 1PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $2

Hildegarde (PG)
2002, 90mins

When their beloved duck Hildegarde is 'abduckted' by bird smugglers, it’s up to Christopher, Isabel and Jeremy to save the day.
Dir: Di Drew. Writ: Gabrielle Prendergast.

SATURDAY 24 APRIL, 3.00PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $7/$5 concession

Bright Star (PG)
2009, 119mins

London 1818: a secret love affair begins between 23-year-old English poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and the girl next door, stylish young Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish). Inspired by their actual love letters, this is an exquisitely beautiful and deeply moving film from the director and producer of The Piano.
Dir/Writ: Jane Campion. Prod: Jan Chapman.

SATURDAY 24 APRIL, 7.00PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $7/$5 concession

Beautiful Kate (MA15+)
2009, 101mins

PLUS Miracle Fish
(U/C) 2009, 17 mins Dir/Writ: Luke Doolan  

After a 20-year absence, Ned (Ben Mendelsohn) is urged by his sister Sally
(Rachel Griffiths) to return to the family home to farewell their dying father (Bryan Brown).
Dir/Writ: Rachel Ward. Prod: Bryan Brown, Leah Churchill-Brown.

SATURDAY 24 APRIL, 9.30PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $7/$5 concession

Daybreakers (MA15+)
2009, 98mins

PLUS I Love Sarah Jane (U/C)
2007, 14 mins Dir: Spencer Susser Writ: David Michod, Spencer Susser

It’s 2019. A plague has turned most of the world’s population into vampires. Hunted and farmed for their blood, humans are now an endangered species. Stars Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill and Claudia Karvan.
Dir: Michael and Peter Spierig. Writ: Michael and Peter Spierig. Prod: Chris Brown, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst.

SUNDAY 25 APRIL, 1.00PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: Free

Monash - The Forgotten Anzac (PG)
2008, 55mins

One of the most brilliant generals of World War I and an architect of Anzac Day is all but forgotten. Explore the character and achievements of this extraordinary figure in Australian history.
Dir:Michael McDonald. Writ: Michael Cummins, Mac Gudgeon, John Moore. Prod:John Moore.

SUNDAY 25 APRIL, 3.00PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $7/$5 concession

Bran Nue Dae (PG)
2009, 85mins

PLUS Jackie Jackie (U/C)
2007, 6 mins Dir/Writ: Adrian Wills

A coming-of-age, musical comedy road movie. Accompanied by the joyous sounds of country and gospel with Broome-style Broadway dancing.
Dir: Rachel Perkins. Writ: Reg Cribb, Rachel Perkins, Jimmy Chi. Prod: Graeme Isaac, Robyn Kershaw.

A LOST MASTERPIECE
SUNDAY 25 APRIL, 7PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $7/$5 concession

Wake In Fright (M)
1971, 114mins

John Grant is a young school teacher stranded in the outback. A brutal and confronting portrayal of Aussie mateship and the bush, Wake in Fright was lost for decades until a chance discovery in the USA led to its restoration by the NFSA. Stars a young Jack Thompson and Chips Rafferty. Dir: Ted Kotcheff. Writ: Kenneth Cole, Evan Jones.
Dir: Ted Kotcheff. Writ: Kenneth Cook/Evan Jones.

SUNDAY 25 APRIL, 9.30PM
THE MUDBRICK PAVILION, MALLACOOTA
Tickets: $7/$5 concession

Stone Bros. (MA15+)
2009, 90mins

City slicker Eddie sets off to reconnect with his blackfella roots by taking a sacred stone back to his hometown. But when wild boy Charlie forces himself along for the ride, Eddie’s spiritual journey takes a sharp turn off-track. A riotous trip through the outback.
Dir/Writ: Richard J Frankland.

 

Fri 23 April 10.00am	Elephant Tales (G)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Fri 23 April 12.15pm	Bran Nue Dae (PG)	The Mudbrick Pavilion

Thu 22 Apr 7.00pm	Charlie and Boots (M) + Cann River Archives (U/C)	Cann River Community Centre
Fri 23 Apr 7.00pm	OPENING NIGHT Subdivision (M) + Chicken of God (U/C)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sat 24 Apr 1.00pm	FAMILY SCREENING Hildegarde (PG)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sat 24 Apr 3.00pm	Bright Star (PG)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sat 24 Apr 7.00pm	Beautiful Kate (MA15+) + Miracle Fish (U/C)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sat 24 Apr 9.30pm	Daybreakers (MA15+) + I Love Sarah Jane (U/C)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sun 25 Apr 1.00pm	Monash - The Forgotten Anzac (PG)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sun 25 Apr 3.00pm	Bran Nue Dae (PG) + Jackie Jackie (U/C)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sun 25 Apr 7.00pm	Wake In Fright (M)	The Mudbrick Pavilion
Sun 25 Apr 9.30pm	Stone Bros. (MA15+)	The Mudbrick Pavilion

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