U3A at NFSA: Still Silent After All These Years

U3A at NFSA: Still Silent After All These Years

Fri
21
Fri 21 Feb 10:00 AM

Arc Cinema
General Admission
All Ages
150 Mins
February
Fri 21 Feb

Much of Australia's early film heritage is lost. It has fallen to the ravages of time and the decomposition of the film stock; or was discarded as ‘out of date’ when talkies arrived.

This session offers a rare opportunity to view a selection of surviving films from Australia's Silent Film Era (1896-1930). Presenters Marilyn Dooley and Helen Ludellen will explore ways of identifying, dating and researching the footage, to better understand its historical significance, and its place in Australian Cinema.

The titles screening will be selected from categories of actuality footage, newsreels, cartoons, narratives, scenics, home movies, documentaries and industrials.
 
A passionate glimpse into Australia’s film and sound history
The National Film and Sound Archive presents three events by the NFSA OWLS in association with U3A. Delve into Australia’s audiovisual history with special insights from former staff, returning to share their passion for the NFSA collection.

The NFSA supports the OWLS (Old Wise Lovely Seniors) in presenting four programs annually for members of U3A and the broader community.

Make it a lunch date: The NFSA café sells a delicious range of toasted sandwiches, cold drinks, coffee and cakes. Enjoy a light lunch or morning tea in our beautiful heritage Art Deco courtyard. Open 8.30 am to 3.00 pm on weekdays and 10.00 am to 2.00 pm on weekends.


Image Credit: Lottie Lyell in still from lost silent feature The Church and the Woman 1917, NFSA collection.



February
Fri 21 Feb

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601