STRICTLY BALLROOM ENCORE SCREENING

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Sun 18 Sep 3:00 PM

Arc Cinema

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95 Mins

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1992 | DCP | AUS| D: Baz Luhrmann  

This special encore screening of Strictly Ballroom also includes complimentary access to the Australians & Hollywood exhibition before the film!

Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio) is a ballroom dancer with innovative steps and a penchant for breaking the rules. His impulsive behaviour on the dance floor causes him to lose his dance partner, Liz Holt (Gia Carides).  Fran (Tara Morice), from the beginners’ class and waiting in the wings, offers to be Scott’s new partner and they set off on a journey to prove the judges wrong and to dance their own steps at the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Championships. 
 
A romantic comedy masquerading as a docu-drama, the film has it all - drama, comedy, colour, movement, music, dancing and an astounding visual aesthetic, which becomes the recognisable feature of future Bazmark productions. Strictly Ballroom had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992, where it received a 15-minute standing ovation.  
 
NFSA Restores is an exciting program to digitise, restore and preserve, at the highest archival standards, classic and cult Australian films so they can be seen on the big screen in today’s digital cinemas. The restoration of Strictly Ballroom involved a 4K 16bit scan of the Original Print Negative, from the national collection, completed to international archival standards. The final audio mix was digitised and demuxed. The restoration process included the involvement of the two key creatives – Producer Tristram Miall and Director Baz Luhrmann. Fresh from the Australian premiere at Sydney Film Festival we are excited to bring it to a Canberra audience.  
 
‘This bright, breezy and immensely likable musical comedy, a remarkably confident film debut for co-writer/director Baz Luhrmann, looks set to waltz away with a sizable box office return when it opens Down Under. Internationally, this modestly budgeted charmer should also make its mark, with festival slots definitely indicated.’ – David Stratton, Variety, May 14, 1992 
 
 This title is held in the NFSA collection.

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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.