Film Archive
2011
Focus Seasons
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A spotlight on Egypt's vibrant, politically charged cinematic scene that pre-empts the historic events of Tahrir Square.
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Celebrate the cinematic excellence of the Asia Pacific with a selection of films from the 2011 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
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A career survey of the acclaimed auteur whose films fuse stylistic lyricism with provocative explorations of sexuality and ideology.
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A collection of films directed by renowned filmmaker Kelly Reichardt including Meek's Cutoff, a bold reinterpretation of the traditional Western.
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From madcap comediennes to the impassioned lovers of '50s melodramas, this season celebrates the sirens of Hollywood's grand narratives of love.
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A tribute season to Linda Lin Dai - queen of '50s and '60s Hong Kong cinema.
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Weekly & Monthly Programs
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Selected from the finest offerings of new and newly restored international cinema, our extended run seasons give you time to enjoy the ride!
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Contemporary Australian filmmaking is framed against a backdrop of archival classics and special guest presentations.
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ACMI presents exclusive monthly screenings of superb new films and restored classics that you won't see anywhere else.
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Spotlighting the maverick, the oddball, the creepy and just plain kooky from the classic and newer canons of cult.
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An ongoing program of fine films for grown-up tastes that draws on the best of Australian and international cinema.
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Our fun-filled Kids' Flicks program is guaranteed to delight and captivate the imagination of children and grown-ups alike.
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Dedicated to screening rare and significant films from the history of international cinema.
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Discover the best of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American film in this monthly program.
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Special Programs
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An annual showcase of short films from graduating students of the VCA School of Film and Television.
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The festival is jam packed with a bumper-to-bumper line up of the latest films from Japan.
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Hear first-hand from Melbourne's best-known musicians as they select the film that's had the greatest impact on their sound.
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The annual Jewish Film Festival showcases the diversity of Jewish culture through a wonderfully eclectic range of works.
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The Midnight Juggernauts reinterpret rare 60s British newsreel series 'Look at Life' in a one-show-only music and film experience.
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A screening of Pause Animations, Pause Cribs and the IdN: The Best of 2011.
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Welcome to the Hola Mexico Film Festival! Mexico is a place where the incredible happens every day, just like in the movies.
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La Trobe University Student Theatre and Film's short film festival.
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As part of the 2011 Victorian Seniors' Festival, ACMI presents a matinee session of Doctor Zhivago and a tribute to Tony Curtis.
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An Oscar-winning animation is brought to life on the big screen accompanied by 27 pieces of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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ACMI and the Research Unit in Film Culture and Theory at Monash University presents three lecture-screenings associated with the conference World Cinema Now.
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The Korean Film Festival is a window on the social and political world of our near Asian neighbours, as captured by some of the country's most talented artists.
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In fashion, it's a man's world. Tailor Ozwald Boateng, hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and designer Paul Smith show us what it's all about in these stylish documentaries.
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Now in its sixth year, the Indonesian Film Festival returns with the finest selection of new and classic Indonesian cinema.
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Join ACMI in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Australia's pre-eminent film festival.
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A program that showcases and celebrates the unique materiality of film through the work of two internationally renowned filmmaking artists.
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An eight day celebration showcasing the best new and classic animation from all over the world.
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Be amazed and delighted by the world's best film festival for kids, about kids and by kids.
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From the frenetic drumming of a Korean shaman to the modernist doodles of an animation studio, this eclectic selection celebrates the twists and turns of jazz on film.
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An unforgettable examination into the lives of girls swept away in the plague of child trafficking.
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A unique series of films by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, exploring public space and communities.
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A documentary about Australian musician Fetah Sabawi's journey to his ancestral home in Gaza.
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The 2011 Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival returns to shine a light on the great diversity of Indigenous culture and artists.
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Celebrate our shared humanity and explore questions around human rights with this collection of award-winning films.
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A showcase of the best classic and contemporary Spanish-language cinema. Co-programmed by Pedro Almodóvar.
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Explore the grim and wondrous morality tales of Perrault, the founder of the fairy tale genre, through the eyes of three acclaimed French filmmakers.
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The 21st Melbourne Queer Film Festival brings to ACMI 11 days of the latest and greatest in queer cinema from Australia and around the world.
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Go beyond the catwalk and behind the scenes, from the workings of a 1980's modelling agency, through the halcyon days of the 1990's supermodels, to 21st century style.
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A showcase of independently-produced fashion films by Australia's leading design labels.
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Internationally renowned benshi Ichiro Kataoka performs in this unique film event.
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Indigenous director Richard Frankland tells the story of the Stolen generations of Victoria.
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Part improv, part documentary, part performance art: Gob Squad are coming and they've got a plan.
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The mind and career of Grant Morrison, one of the most influential modern comic-book writers.
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