WHEN POMEGRANATES HOWL

AUSSIE INDIES

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Fri Nov 4 6:00 PM

Arc Cinema

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83 Mins

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2020 |  DCP | Australia, Afghanistan | D: Granaz Moussavi

Spirited 9-year-old Hewad (Arafat Faiz) yearns to become a movie star or a filmmaker. He practises his craft whenever he can, auditioning and directing other kids in his spare moments between peddling pomegranates and amulets to support his family.

As their sole breadwinner, following the martyrdom of his father and older brother, Hewad takes his adult responsibilities seriously – but when he meets an Australian photojournalist (Andrew Quilty) who gifts him a camera, it may just be the turning point he needs.

Based on a true story, the Kabul-shot When Pomengranates Howl is the poignant and compassionate new feature from the Iranian-Australian writer-director of My Tehran for Sale (2009). Moussavi elicits remarkable performances from her young, non-professional cast while the gorgeous lensing by cinematographer Behrouz Badrouj lends this touching, shattering film an inquisitive vitality.

‘Succeeds with aplomb … [Director] Moussavi … brilliantly draw[s] out multiple fantastic performances from an untrained cast, while also creating an atmosphere that successfully challenges the existing narratives of the Middle East’ – ScreenHub

‘Empathetic and well-intentioned filmmaking … heartfelt’ – Screen Daily

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Arc Cinema

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.