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Tampopo

Free | Art Meets Film

Fri 20 Sep 6:00 PM

Arc Cinema

111 Mins mins

Tampopo is presented in connection with Masami Teraoka and Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, a free exhibition on display at the National Gallery of Australia from 21 September 2024 until 2 March 2025.

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Parallel Mothers

Thu

Thu 19 Sep 7:00 PM

Arc Cinema

Close Captioned

Allocated Seating

123 Mins | Mothers & Melodrama: Pedro Almodóvar & Penélope Cruz

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2021 | DCP | ESP | D: Pedro Almodóvar
Spanish – English subtitles, Closed Captions available

Two women meet in a maternity ward: Janis (Penélope Cruz) is a middle-aged photographer who fell pregnant after a fraught one-night stand, while Ana (Milena Smit) is a single teenager. When Janis and Ana give birth on the same day, their lives become inextricably linked as they navigate new motherhood.

In true Pedro Almodóvar style, colourful melodrama quickly surfaces deeper truths and traumas as both women find themselves confronting secrets past and present. Parallel Mothers was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Actress (Cruz) and Best Original Score.

‘…a movie of infinite tenderness, that rare ode to motherhood that acknowledges mothers as women first and mothers second’ – Time

Part of Mothers & Melodrama: a spotlight on the rich collaboration between acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar and actor Penélope Cruz. A discounted four-film pass is available for screenings of All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006), Parallel Mothers (2021) and I’m So Excited! (2012). Learn more

Closed captioning and audio description services at the NFSA are provided using Dolby Accessibility Solution receivers. There are 15 receivers available for use at selected screenings.

How to book your receiver

To book a receiver, please email us at tickets@nfsa.gov.au and include your name, contact details and the screening you would like to use the receiver for.
Any receivers that have not been booked will be available at Reception prior to the screening.
Receivers are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

How to collect your receiver

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of your screening to collect your receiver from NFSA Reception (McCoy Circuit entrance).
An NFSA staff member will set up your receiver and show you how to use it if needed.
Headphones are provided, but you may bring and use your own headphones if you prefer (they must have a 3.5mm headphone jack).

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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.