CIFF 2023: THE BOOT CAKE

Sun

Sun 22 Oct 1:30 PM

Arc Cinema

General Admission

74 Mins

October

Sun 22 Oct

1:30 PM

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2009 | DCP | AUS | D: Kathryn Millard

Newly re-mastered from original film materials, The Boot Cake celebrates the universal power of silent cinema to engage audiences, young and old, free of language barriers, whenever and wherever it has the opportunity. The film was largely shot in India and observes the way in which Charlie Chaplin’s “Tramp” character is remembered in the provincial town of Adipur in Western India. There, everyone from toddlers to the frail aged, dresses in Chaplin costumes and parades in honour of Chaplin’s birthday. The local doctor who initiated the annual festivities, routinely prescribes Chaplin’s comedies as a tonic for well-being and mental health. The filmmaker herself participates in the ceremony by bringing the all-important birthday cake, designed in the shape of the boot that the starving Chaplin eats in The Gold Rush. “An astonishing testament to the far-reaching influence of silent film.” - David Robinson, film critic and Chaplin’s biographer.

With discussion after the screening with Kathryn Millard and film archivist Dr Ray Edmondson, President of the Friends of the NFSA.

For one special price, the CIFF Gold Pass will secure entry to all six films in the festival!

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October

Sun 22 Oct

1:30 PM

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.