
NFSA Restores: Sweetie + Q&A
Tue
16
Tue 16 Sep 7:00 PM
Arc Cinema
Allocated Seating
100 Mins | NFSA Restores
September
1989| DCP | AUS | D: Jane Campion
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
This first feature by acclaimed Australian director Jane Campion has been newly restored in 4K by the NFSA.
‘Most movies slide right through our minds without hitting anything. This one screams and shouts every step of the way’ – Roger Ebert
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with cast member Karen Colston.
ABOUT KAREN COLSTON
Karen is a graduate of the Q Theatre Drama School and the University of NSW where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and French. Her career in the arts spans acting, producing, writing, and working as both a literary and theatrical agent. She has lived and worked extensively in the UK and the US.
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
This first feature by acclaimed Australian director Jane Campion has been newly restored in 4K by the NFSA.
‘Most movies slide right through our minds without hitting anything. This one screams and shouts every step of the way’ – Roger Ebert
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with cast member Karen Colston.
ABOUT KAREN COLSTON
Karen is a graduate of the Q Theatre Drama School and the University of NSW where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and French. Her career in the arts spans acting, producing, writing, and working as both a literary and theatrical agent. She has lived and worked extensively in the UK and the US.
Karen starred in Jane Campion’s first feature film Sweetie, produced the short film Beach Story, which aired on SBS TV and screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival; produced the short film The Station, which earned her a place in the Melbourne International Film Festival Accelerator Program. She also produced the ABC iView web-series Sarah’s Channel, and wrote the story for the ABC Kids musical album, Jaz & The Book of Wonders. For the past 13 years, Karen has been an agent at Yellow Creative Management.
Digital screening of the new 4K restoration by NFSA Restores. September