We’re overjoyed to reopen the doors of Arc Cinema and welcome you to join us for an amazing line-up this November!
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November at Arc Cinema
Arc Cinema Program at the NFSA – November 2021
Canberra Screenings and Events
This month we’re featuring 7 films starring Laura Dern to coincide with the launch of Melissa Anderson’s book on Inland Empire. From Dern's early independent films to blockbusters, each film offers a great look at the work of an amazing talent.
November's program includes some unmissable documentaries about real-life stories with the potential to change the way you look at the world. We also have plenty of Australian films from classics like The Shiralee (1957) to the gripping recent release Nitram (2021), each demonstrating amazing Australian filmmaking talent.
Continuing our series of interactive, ‘Arc Out Loud’ screenings we bring you the mind-bending, divisive and ambitious Dune (1984), a film that only David Lynch could make. And don’t miss the chance to see the heartwarming story of Babe (1995) with the family!
Please help us keep everyone safe by reading and following our COVID-safety and visitor information and don’t forget to get your Club NFSA card when you arrive.
THE FULL LINE-UP:
Babe – 6 November, 10:30am, FREE
Honeyland + Q&A – 6 November, 2pm
NFSA Restores: Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters – 12 November, 6pm
Arc Out Loud: Dune – 12 November, 8:30pm
A Fire Inside + Q&A – 13 November, 2pm
Aussie Indies: Nitram + Q&A – 18 November, 6pm
Wild at Heart: The Films of Laura Dern Season Tickets
The Films of Laura Dern: Inland Empire + Book Launch – 19 November, from 6pm
The Films of Laura Dern: Citizen Ruth – 20 November, 2pm
The Films of Laura Dern: Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains – 20 November, 4:30pm
The Films of Laura Dern: Wild At Heart – 20 November, 7pm
The Films of Laura Dern: Jurassic Park – 21 November, 1pm
The Films of Laura Dern: Smooth Talk – 21 November, 4pm
The Films of Laura Dern: Certain Women – 21 November, 6:30pm
Doco of the Month: Off Country + Q&A – 25 November, 6pm
Friday Matinee: The Shiralee – 26 November, 10:30am
Bad Boy Bubby – 26 November, 6pm
The Story of Film: Cinema Today and the Future – 27 November, 1pm
Russian Ark – 27 November, 2:30pm
Main image: Laura Dern in Jurassic Park (1993).
More to explore
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The first Sydney Mardi Gras
The NFSA has completed a digital restoration of the documentary Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters, about the very first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on 24 June 1978.
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Deep Dive: Making Waves + Emma Bortignon Q&A
In 2020 the NFSA screened the documentary Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, followed by a Q&A with award-winning Australian sound designer Emma Bortignon.
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The Shiralee (1957): rare colour home movie footage
We share a recently discovered colour home movie of NSW location shooting for the classic Australian film 'The Shiralee' (1957), starring Peter Finch.