DUNE - 35MM

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1984 | DCP | USA | D: David Lynch

‘From the boundaries of incredible to the borders of the impossible!’

In anticipation of the release of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune, we revisit this cult 80s mind trip!

David Lynch’s infamous adaptation of Frank Herbet’s sci-fi masterwork Dune has been called many things: brain-bending, ambitious, a beautiful disaster. Now you can experience all its majesty on the big screen and decide for yourself!

In the year 10191, the spice melange, found only on the desert planet of Arrakis, is the most valuable substance in the universe. A royal decree awards Arrakis to Duke Leto Atreides (Jürgen Prochnow), ousting his bitter enemies, the Harkonnens.

When the Harkonnens violently seize back their fiefdom, it is up to Leto’s son Paul (Kyle MacLachlan) to lead the native Fremen of Arrakis in a battle for control of the planet and its spice.

A film you might never expect David Lynch to make, is ultimately a film only he could produce. Join us for a big screen experience, for the chance to loudly voice your opinion and enjoy all the costumes, all the absurdity, and all the Sting!

Presented on 35mm film print from the NFSA Collection

‘It is a dark, spellbinding dream … It's not always easy to follow, but it's even harder to get out of your system. For better and for worse, it takes more artistic chances than any major American movie around’ – Newsweek (1984)

‘I don't believe in guilty pleasures or “so bad they're good” movies, but Dune challenged that philosophy more than any movie I can think of. So bizarre, twisted and perplexing ... that I appreciated its conviction and ambition’ – Filmspotting

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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.