PROGRESS 1984: MEN IN LOVE - DAY PASS
In 1984, homosexual acts between men were decriminalised in New South Wales. Join us at Arc Cinema to mark the 40th anniversary of this significant moment with a special In Conversation featuring LGBTQIA+ activist Barry Charles and artist Samuel Leighton-Dore, followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016).
The NFSA is honoured to host prominent LGBTQIA+ activist Barry Charles and screenwriter, director and multidisciplinary visual artist Samuel Leighton-Dore. This special In Conversation event will unpack the challenges of times past, the power of activism, the impact of legislative change and transformations in how gender and sexuality are understood.
The conversation will include a video message from author, academic and activist Dennis Altman.
2014| Unclassified 18+ | 105 mins | DCP | HUN, GER | D: Ádám Császi
Hungarian, German, English – English subtitles
The debut feature from Hungarian director Ádám Császi, Land of Storms follows young German footballer Szabolcs, who abandons a promising sporting career for a rundown family farm on the Puszta (grassland on the Great Hungarian Plain) inherited from his grandfather. As he begins to restore the farm, Szabolcs encounters Áron and an intense relationship develops between them, drawing the ire of the local villagers. Land of Storms is a gritty, hard-hitting exploration of the realities of homosexual desire in a hostile, uncompromising context.
‘…powerful yet vulnerable and finely attuned’ – Variety
2016| M| 111 mins | DCP | US | D: Barry Jenkins
Meanwhile, Moonlight follows Chiron from childhood to early adulthood (played by Alex R Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes) as he grapples with his identity amidst violence and poverty. This Oscar-winning drama from Barry Jenkins is widely acclaimed for its nuanced exploration of sexuality, class and African American masculinity with standout filmmaking, direction, editing and music.
‘Bold in ambition and delicate in execution, it will break your heart and then piece it back together’ – CineVue
Part of Progress 1984: To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding, we’re presenting a series of special events throughout the year that commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.
IN CONVERSATION WITH BARRY CHARLES AND SAMUEL LEIGHTON-DORE
SAT 18 MAY | 2.30PMThe NFSA is honoured to host prominent LGBTQIA+ activist Barry Charles and screenwriter, director and multidisciplinary visual artist Samuel Leighton-Dore. This special In Conversation event will unpack the challenges of times past, the power of activism, the impact of legislative change and transformations in how gender and sexuality are understood.
The conversation will include a video message from author, academic and activist Dennis Altman.
LAND OF STORMS
SAT 18 MAY | 4PM2014| Unclassified 18+ | 105 mins | DCP | HUN, GER | D: Ádám Császi
Hungarian, German, English – English subtitles
The debut feature from Hungarian director Ádám Császi, Land of Storms follows young German footballer Szabolcs, who abandons a promising sporting career for a rundown family farm on the Puszta (grassland on the Great Hungarian Plain) inherited from his grandfather. As he begins to restore the farm, Szabolcs encounters Áron and an intense relationship develops between them, drawing the ire of the local villagers. Land of Storms is a gritty, hard-hitting exploration of the realities of homosexual desire in a hostile, uncompromising context.
‘…powerful yet vulnerable and finely attuned’ – Variety
MOONLIGHT
SAT 18 MAY | 7PM2016| M| 111 mins | DCP | US | D: Barry Jenkins
Meanwhile, Moonlight follows Chiron from childhood to early adulthood (played by Alex R Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes) as he grapples with his identity amidst violence and poverty. This Oscar-winning drama from Barry Jenkins is widely acclaimed for its nuanced exploration of sexuality, class and African American masculinity with standout filmmaking, direction, editing and music.
‘Bold in ambition and delicate in execution, it will break your heart and then piece it back together’ – CineVue
Part of Progress 1984: To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding, we’re presenting a series of special events throughout the year that commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.
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Pass is not transferable and is valid for one entry per session. All sessions must be pre-booked. Passes are not valid for special events. Passes can be scanned at the door for entry.