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Being John Malkovich
A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads into the head of movie star John Malkovich.
9:00 AM
The Purple Rose of Cairo (35mm)
A 1935 waitress sees her dream walk off the screen, only to discover that reality has its own demands.
Arc Cinema
7:00PM
$18 Full / $15 Concession (+ $1.50 booking fee)
09 May, 2026
The Purple Rose of Cairo (35mm) 09 May, 2026
1985 | 35mm | USA | D: Woody Allen
Set during the Great Depression, New Jersey waitress Cecelia (Mia Farrow), finds solace from her tiring job and abusive marriage in movies — until Baxter (Jeff Daniels) walks off the screen and into her life. Meanwhile, the actor who plays him, Gil Shepherd, also competes for Cecilia’s affection in the real world.
Its gentle melancholy gives the film’s fantasy its emotional weight with time to explore through whimsy and wit. Woody Allen’s award-winning fantasy tragicomedy explores escapism, desire and disappointment, asking what art can truly offer.
‘One of Allen’s most poignant meditations on illusion and loss.’ - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
Arc Cinema
We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.
1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, ACT 2601
Film Details
Year
1985
Details
35mm 82 mins PG
Director
Woody Allen
Countries
USA
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