NFSA Restores: The Cars That Ate Paris – 50th Anniversary Screening

Fri

Fri 11 Oct 7:00 PM

Arc Cinema

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88 Mins | Australian classics | NFSA Restores

October

Fri 11 Oct

7:00 PM

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1974 | DCP |AUS | D: Peter Weir

Mild-mannered Arthur (Terry Camilleri) wakes up in a hospital in the country town of Paris after running off the road in a car accident that killed his brother. The mayor (John Meillon) takes Arthur under his wing, but Arthur senses that things are not right in Paris, from the youths who rule the streets at night in souped-up cars to the hospital is full of accident victims. And then Arthur discovers he is not allowed to leave…

An Australian New Wave classic, The Cars That Ate Paris made a splash at Cannes and the Chicago International Film Festival when it was first released, helping to establish Australian cinema and director Peter Weir on the global stage. The NFSA digital restoration premiered at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival.

‘The tone is beautifully sustained throughout, hovering just on the right side of conviction, with superbly understated comic performances from Camilleri and Meillon’ – Time Out

This title has been digitally restored through NFSA Restores.

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October

Fri 11 Oct

7:00 PM

Price

$16 Full / $12 Concession

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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Transport

Accessibility

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.