NFSA Restores: The Sentimental Bloke

NFSA Restores: The Sentimental Bloke

Sat
13
Sat 13 Sep 1:00 PM

Arc Cinema
Allocated Seating
September
Sat 13 Sep

1919DCP| AUS |D: Raymond Longford 
 
The Sentimental Bloke
 was adapted from CJ Dennis’ 1915 verse novel by Australian film industry power couple: the legendary director Raymond Longford and superstar Lottie Lyell. 
A huge box-office hit with audiences in 1919–20, The Sentimental Bloke is one of the few silent-era Australian films to have survived in its entirety. 
 
The film tells the story of Bill (Arthur Tauchert), a wayward Aussie bloke, and his love for Doreen (Lottie Lyell). Filmed in locations including Manly Beach and the-then rough streets of Woolloomooloo, it offers a revealing glimpse of Sydney 100 years ago. 
 
The NFSA marked the centenary of this silent film classic with a new digital restoration and a specially composed score by ARIA Award-winning musician Paul Mac.  
 
‘A tale of romance, jealously, temptation and redemption’ – FilmInk    
 
Presented in partnership with Friends of the NFSA 
Friends of the NFSA members will introduce the intriguing collection backstory of this title prior to the screening and will be available for a Q&A afterwards. 
 
Digital screening from the NFSA collection. 
September
Sat 13 Sep

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601