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Australian war songs
Here are some famous Australian war songs: triumphal anthems, rollicking pick-me-ups and the laments of scarred survivors. Read the article
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New on NFSA Player
Go behind the scenes of SBS's Australia: An Unofficial History with Off the Record – a curated capsule of rare, revealing 1970s titles from our collection. See what's new
50 years ago
A revolution in colour
On 1 March 1975, Australian television flickered into a new era. Let’s rewind to when the tube went technicolour. Explore the digital collection
'Our collection tells the story of the nation – our memories, our lives, our futures.'
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Video games at the NFSA
Hitting the start button on preserving our video game history
Our video game collection continues to expand rapidly as the NFSA evolves in response to 21st-century media production and consumption trends.
In late 2023, we conducted a landmark international survey that revealed the threats to the survival of important video game heritage.
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A celebration of First Nations culture
Experience Nangamai
Nangamai ('Dream' in the Dharawal language) is the NFSA's online collection of First Nations content.
It pays tribute to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander icons, trailblazers, dreamers and performers who have kept their rich culture and history alive through activism, writing, filmmaking, song, dance and art.
View Nangamai: a celebration of First Nations culture
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Canberra highlights
26
Apr
Saturday 1:00 pm
Porcelain War + Q&A
Three artists capture the Russian invasion of Ukraine in this Oscar-nominated documentary, produced in Sydney.
1
May
Thursday 7:00 pm
The Most Australian Band Ever + Q&A
Punk-rock legends the Hard-Ons never had an easy ride.
2
May
Friday 7:00 pm
Amadeus
Mozart as a goofy genius, seen through the eyes of his greatest adversary.
11
May
Sunday 1:00 pm
Fantasia
Disney’s classic animates eight classical-music pieces in eight different styles.
Open daily 10am–3pm
Constellations
An immersive audiovisual experience by Robin Fox in which sound, light, and space collide.
Open 10am-3pm daily. Admission is free.
Don't miss out! Constellations must close 4 May.
Cinema in Canberra
NFSA's Arc Cinema
Arc Cinema is Canberra’s go-to spot for the culturally curious. Enjoy our curated program of recent releases and revived classics, from high art to guilty pleasures. There’s something for everyone!
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acknowledges Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past and present.