NFSA Restores: Muriel’s Wedding – 30th Anniversary Screening

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Wed 4 Dec 6:00 PM

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104 Mins | Australian classics | Special Event

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1994 | DCP | AUS | D: P.J. Hogan

The NFSA presents the premiere screening of NFSA Restores: Muriel’s Wedding. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this iconic Australian film with a live performance and post-screening Q&A.

Languishing in the suburban mundanity of Porpoise Spit, wallflower and ABBA enthusiast Muriel (Toni Collette) dreams of a fairytale wedding and a new life in the big smoke. Things get real, fast, when a blank cheque from Muriel’s parents turns into a fraudulent holiday and a reunion with high school friend Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths).

This critically acclaimed comedy-drama has made an indelible mark on Australian popular culture since its release in 1994. Premiering at Arc Cinema, the NFSA’s digital restoration marks 30 years since Muriel graced the silver screen.

‘Wickedly mocking but empathetic…this subversive comedy about self-esteem resists the notion that films have to timidly remain within tidy genre rules’ – Los Angeles Times

Join us in the NFSA Courtyard from 6pm for a pre-screening soiree: enjoy a drink on arrival and a live performance by popular ABBA tribute act Björn Again (Screening, drink and live performance all included in the price of the ticket).

The NFSA Restores premiere screening kicks off in Arc Cinema at 7pm with an introduction from the NFSA’s CEO, Patrick McIntyre. Stick around for more Muriel magic after the film, with a post-screening Q&A featuring a special guest.

NFSA Restores:
NFSA Restores is an exciting program that digitises, restores and preserves Australian films so they can be seen in today’s digital cinemas.

Björn Again:
Björn Again have been delighting audiences worldwide for over 35 years with their action-packed, world-class and highly entertaining show. Björn Again performs all the biggest ABBA hits including ‘SOS’, ‘Fernando’, ‘Take a Chance on Me’, ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Super Trouper’, Waterloo, Money Money Money, Dancing Queen and many more. Björn Again have performed over 7000 shows in over 130 countries to international critical acclaim and are regarded as the most successful tribute act of all time. They are also endorsed by the members of ABBA.

@bjornagainaustralia

This title has been digitally restored through NFSA Restores.

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$55 Full / $45 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.