DIRECTOR’S CUT: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK – 35MM

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Fri Feb 18 7:00 PM

Arc Cinema

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100 Mins

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1975  | 35mm| AUS | D: Peter Weir

In the year 1900, charismatic Miranda (Anne Lambert) attends an all-girl boarding school under the watchful eye of strict headmistress Mrs Appleyard (Rachel Roberts).

On a hot St Valentine's Day, the girls are treated to a picnic field trip to a nearby unusual but scenic volcanic formation called Hanging Rock. Miranda and several other girls are drawn to explore the rock. It's not until the end of the day that the teachers realise that three girls and one member of staff have mysteriously disappeared...

Based on the acclaimed 1967 novel by Joan Lindsay, Picnic at Hanging Rock is visually mesmerising, unsettling and enigmatic. An iconic film of the 1970s Australian New Wave and an early triumph for Peter Weir, the film continues to haunt audiences to this day.

‘As a tantalising puzzle, a tease, a suggestion of a forbidden answer just out of earshot, it works hypnotically and very nicely indeed’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Presented on a 35mm film print from the NFSA collection.

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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.