The Outback on Screen: Special presentation at National Film & Sound Archive
5:30pm, Thursday 16 March, National Film and Sound Archive, Acton
Free admission
The way the Australian outback has been interpreted on screen will be examined by renowned film historian Graham Shirley in a special free presentation to be held at the National Film and Sound Archive on Thursday, 16 March.
Shirley recently joined the National Film and Sound Archive as Senior Curator of Documents and Artifacts. In his presentation, The Outback on Screen: Physical Space/State of Mind, Graham will focus on how Australian film and TV program-makers have depicted the Australian outback over the last century. In an innovative documentary with live narration, he will present excerpts from a wide range of narrative films and documentaries.
There will be excerpts from films such as The Sentimental Bloke (1919), The Squatter’s Daughter (1933), Jedda (1955), Walkabout (1971), Gallipoli (1981), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and Beneath Clouds (2002). All the excerpts will be linked by a live commentary.
Following the presentation, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions, followed by refreshments.
Bookings recommended on 6248 2000. For further details, visit: www.nfsa.afc.gov.au
Free admission
The way the Australian outback has been interpreted on screen will be examined by renowned film historian Graham Shirley in a special free presentation to be held at the National Film and Sound Archive on Thursday, 16 March.
Shirley recently joined the National Film and Sound Archive as Senior Curator of Documents and Artifacts. In his presentation, The Outback on Screen: Physical Space/State of Mind, Graham will focus on how Australian film and TV program-makers have depicted the Australian outback over the last century. In an innovative documentary with live narration, he will present excerpts from a wide range of narrative films and documentaries.
There will be excerpts from films such as The Sentimental Bloke (1919), The Squatter’s Daughter (1933), Jedda (1955), Walkabout (1971), Gallipoli (1981), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and Beneath Clouds (2002). All the excerpts will be linked by a live commentary.
Following the presentation, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions, followed by refreshments.
Bookings recommended on 6248 2000. For further details, visit: www.nfsa.afc.gov.au