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40th anniversary
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
The third Mad Max film adds some emotional complexity, expanded worldbuilding and a majestic Tina Turner. Read the article
Time capsule
Tasmania in 4K
Three vintage promotional films for Tasmania, now restored in stunning 4K. Read the article
In memoriam
Pilita Corrales
We pay tribute to 'Asia's Queen of Song' with early Australian TV appearances and more. Read the tribute
'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
4
Jul
Friday 7:00 pm
Born on the Fourth of July
From patriot to protester, Tom Cruise unveils his skill as an outstanding dramatic actor in Oliver Stone’s anti-war epic.
5
Jul
Saturday 7:00 pm
The Birds
Hitchcock turns feathered friends into menacing metaphors in this taut thriller.
11
Jul
Friday 1:00 pm
The Lego Movie
An animated kid-culture mashup that’s sure to make all generations laugh.
12
Jul
Saturday 10:15 am
A Day at the Movies: Top End Wedding (Dementia Friendly)
Join us for A Day at the Movies, a thoughtfully selected film series for people living with dementia alongside their families, friends, carers and companions.
Open daily
Recent Relics
A pop culture explosion from the '80s, '90s and early 2000s, this new permanent installation boasts two beautifully restored display cases filled with iconic objects that celebrate our contemporary audiovisual experiences.
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.