All About My Mother

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Sat 7 Sep 7:00 PM

Arc Cinema

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101 Mins | Mothers & Melodrama: Pedro Almodóvar & Penélope Cruz

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1999 | 35mm | ESP | D: Pedro Almodóvar
Spanish – English subtitles

Grieving the sudden loss of her teenage son, Argentine nurse Manuela (Cecilia Roth) explores her identity as a mother through old friendships and new bonds, including with Rosa, a pregnant nun (Penélope Cruz), and actors Huma and Nina, the latter wrestling with addiction.

One of Almodóvar’s most highly acclaimed works, All About My Mother won the Oscar for Best International Film among numerous accolades. With his signature melodrama, Almodóvar offers a visually rich masterwork and a complex interrogation of gender, HIV, faith and parenthood.

‘It weaves life and art into a rich tapestry of love, loss and compassion’ – The New York Times

Part of Mothers & Melodrama: a spotlight on the rich collaboration between acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar and actor Penélope Cruz. A discounted four-film pass is available for screenings of All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006), Parallel Mothers (2021) and I’m So Excited! (2012). Learn more

Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.

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$16 Full / $12 Concession

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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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.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.