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Opening Film: Romulus, My Father, director Richard Roxburgh, 2007
M18, 100 minutes
Romulus, My Father is based on Raimond Gaita's critically acclaimed memoir. It tells the story of Romulus (Eric Bana), his beautiful wife, Christina (Franka Potente), and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee). It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son. Winner of 4 AFI awards, including Best Film and Best Lead Actor.
International Screenings
Toronto International Film Festival Canada, 6-15 September, 2007
Munich International Film Festival Germany, 22-30 June 2007
Awards
L'ORÉAL PARIS AFI AWARD FOR BEST FILM - Robert Connolly & John Maynard
AFI AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTOR - Eric Bana
AFI AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Marton Csokas
L'ORÉAL PARIS AFI YOUNG ACTOR AWARD - Kodi Smit-McPhee
NEWS LIMITED READERS' CHOICE AWARD - Eric Bana
All My Friends are Leaving Brisbane, director Louise Alston, 2007
M18, 76 minutes
Anthea is 25, single and hates her job – and all her friends are leaving Brisbane. Should she follow the herd to Sydney or London? Is there anything worth staying for now that her best friend Michael finally has a girlfriend? This romantic comedy tells a universal story about finding a place and yourself. Look out for the soundtrack taken from Brisbane indi scene.
Words from the City, directors Natasha Gadd and Rhys Graham, 2007
NC16, 89 minutes
Words from the City is a feature documentary exploring Australian hip hop through intimate and candid observations of some of the nation's most prolific and skilled performers including Hilltops Hoods and Koolism. From social and political rage to personal and cultural storytelling, the film explores the diverse environments that shape these artists and their urge to make their voices heard in a movement that is exploding onto the musical landscape as one of Australia’s most powerful and energetic creative forms. Nominated for 5 AFI awards, including Best Documentary.
Donkey in Lahore, director Faramarz K-Rahber, 2007
PG, 117 minutes
A compelling documentary charting the 4-year journey of Brian – an Australian Gothic and puppeteer as he attempts to overcome cultural obstacles and a tumultuous personal life to marry Amber, a young Muslim woman in Pakistan.
International Screening
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Netherlands, 22 November - 2 December 2007
Remember My Name, directors K Burgess, B Duffy and N Moore, 2007
PG, 12 minutes
A hit at the Melbourne International Film Festival, this short film looks at what can happen when a diverse group of people come together to make their own form of social protest. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Gallipoli, director Peter Weir, 1981
PG, 106 minutes
A classic Australian film by one of Australia’s best known directors, Peter Weir. Set against stunning landscapes, Gallipoli is the tragic tale of two Australian men, Frank Dunne and Archy Hamilton, (played by a very young Mel Gibson and Mark Lee respectively) who have both enlisted to participate in the Gallipoli campaign overseas. The film follows their journey from Perth to the training ground in Cairo and finally the Dardanelles. Winner of 6 AFI awards and nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 1982 Golden Globes.
Awards
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography - Russell Boyd
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Achievement in Editing - William Anderson
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Bill Hunter
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Direction – Peter Weir
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) – David Williamson
Australian Film Institute Longford Life Achievement Award – Peter Weir (1990)
Flickerfest – The Bold, the Brave and the Best
NC16, 123 minutesFresh from the 17th International Short Film Festival in Australia, this special Flickerfest program showcases the best Australian animation of all time. Curated by Academy Award-nominated animator, Anthony Lucas, the special program includes award winning iconic television commercials, Louie The Fly, Life Be In It and Aeroplane Jelly alongside award-winning shorts by famous Australian Animators including Adam Elliot, Wendy Chandler and Bruce Petty (winner of the first Academy award for Australian animation 1970).
Screening Schedule
11 April, Friday
7pm, National Museum
Opening Film: Romulus, My Father
12 April, Saturday
7pm, National Museum
Flickerfest – The Bold, The Brave, The Best
Q&A with curator, Academy Award-nominated animator, Anthony Lucas
9.15pm, Lido classics
All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane
Q&A with Director / Producer, Louise Alston and Writer, Stephen Vagg
13 April, Sunday
11am, Lido 3
Donkeys in Lahore
2pm, Lido 3
Words from the city
4.15pm, Lido Classic
Gallipoli
14 April, Monday
7pm, Lido 3
Romulus, My Father (repeat screening)
Ticketing Information
Tickets are on sale through SISTIC. Open to Citibank cardholders on March 1, and to public on March 10.