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Kastom
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Man belong kastom
May 26
2:00 pm
DVD, 1975, not rated, 50 mins
From Sir David Attenborough's documentary series The tribal eye.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Winter Film Series 2013
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Winter Film Series 2013
Commences
Jun 5
- Jul 10
6:00 pm
Catch some of the most exciting recent cinema about art, culture and ideas in a specially curated program. Six films curated and introduced by Simon Weaving, former artistic director, Canberra International Film Festival. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : Series $80, $70 concession, $60 members; single $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Winter Film Series 2013
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Marina Abramovic: the artist is present
Jun 5
6:00 pm
2012, MA15+, 104 mins
Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovich prepares a major retrospective of her seductive, fearless and outrageous work at the Museum of Modern Art. Introduced by series curator Simon Weaving. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : Series $80, $70 concession, $60 members; single $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Winter Film Series 2013
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Italy: love it or leave it
Jun 12
6:00 pm
2012, PG, 75 mins
An emotional, cheeky and beautiful trip through Italy in a Fiat 500, as two friends decide if they can buck the trend of non-believers and fall in love with their country again. Introduced by series curator Simon Weaving. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : Series $80, $70 concession, $60 members; single $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Winter Film Series 2013
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Diana Vreeland: the eye has to travel
Jun 19
6:00 pm
2012, G, 77 mins
A fascinating documentary on fashionista Diana Vreeland, editor of Harpers BazaarVogue, who defined style for more than 50 years. Introduced by series curator Simon Weaving. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Turner from the Tate
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Turner at Tate
Jun 21
12:45 pm
2006, 60 mins
A film about ideas, history and landscape; a film about colour and light. An astute overview of Turner's life and approaches to art considered against the radical social and political changes in early 19th-century England.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Turner at Tate
Jun 23
2:00 pm
2006, 60 mins
A film about ideas, history and landscape; a film about colour and light. An astute overview of Turner's life and approaches to art considered against the radical social and political changes in early 19th-century England.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Winter Film Series 2013
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Final cut: ladies and gentlemen
Jun 26
6:00 pm
2012, 84 mins
Directed by renowned editor Gyorky Palfi, this extraordinary film takes short moments from over 500 classic films and presents them as the archetypal love story. Introduced by series curator Simon Weaving. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Winter Film Series 2013
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About face: supermodels then and now
Jul 3
6:00 pm
2012, M, 72 mins
Through interviews with many of the world's top models, this documentary explores the definition of beauty, the nature of ageing and the perils of the fashion industry. Introduced by series curator Simon Weaving. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Turner from the Tate
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Turner and Venice
Jul 5
12:45 pm
2007, 40 mins
Venice is the subject that dominates the later, glorious paintings and watercolours of JMW Turner. Filmed in Italy and London, this documentary explores all aspects of the rich relationship between the painter and the city.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Turner and Venice
Jul 7
2:00 pm
2007, 40 mins
Venice is the subject that dominates the later, glorious paintings and watercolours of JMW Turner. Filmed in Italy and London, this documentary explores all aspects of the rich relationship between the painter and the city.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Winter Film Series 2013
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Gregory Crewdson: brief encounters
Jul 10
6:00 pm
2012, 18+, 113 mins
Shot over ten years, Ben Shapiro's extraordinary documentary explores the life, art and working methods of Brooklyn-born photographer Gregory Crewdson. Introduced by series curator Simon Weaving. More info here
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
Price : $16, $14 concession, $12 members (bookings essential)
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Collection: Indigenous art
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NAIDOC Week screening: Mabo
Jul 12
6:00 pm
2012, PG, 103 mins
The story of Eddie Koiki Mabo's fight for land rights for his people and the deep love of family that fuelled his struggle. Directed by Rachel Perkins and starring Deborah Mailman and Jimi Bani.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Master and commander: the far side of the world
Jul 14
2:00 pm
2003, M, 138 mins
In 1805, the British frigate HMS Surprise, captained by Jack Aubrey, is in its pursuit of the Acheron, an elite French warship. Directed by Peter Weir and starring Russell Crow and Paul Bettany.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Jane Eyre
Jul 21
2:00 pm
2011, M, 120 mins
Charlotte Bronte's much-loved novel artfully captured on film. Directed by Cary Fukunaga, starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Jamie Bell.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Pride and prejudice
Jul 28
2:00 pm
2011, G, 127 mins
Jane Austin's much-loved novel full of wit, satire and biting social commentary comes to life in this film adaptation. Directed by Joe Wright and starring Keira Knightly, Matthew Macfadyen and Brenda Blethyn.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Bright star
Aug 4
2:00 pm
2009, PG, 119 mins
Bright star examines Keats's poems and love letters to Fanny Brawne, depicting this tender relationship restricted by the conventions of the period. Directed by Jane Campion and starring Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
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Turner from the Tate
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Sense and sensibility
Aug 11
2:00 pm
1995, G, 136 mins
A captivating romance based on Jane Austen's novel. Directed by Ang Lee and starring Emma Thompson, James Fleet and Tom Wilkinson.
Venue: James O Fairfax Theatre
