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Thursday 7 August - Wednesday 13 August 2008
A cultural feast
Waris Jari Hantu
ACMI welcomes back the Australian Malaysian Film Festival
Sure, the 2008 Olympic Games are almost upon us, but who cares when the Window Washing Olympics are in town! In Hans Issac's Cuci, four brothers compete in the alternative Olympics to win the window washing contract for the KLCC Building, Kuala Lumpur's famous skyscraper. It's one of the diverse films screening in this year's Australian Malaysian Film Festival. Kabir Bhatia's Sepi, the festival opener, is an exploration of love, loss and solitude, while A. Razak Mohaideen's Duyung is a fantasy comedy about a kind-hearted young man from a small village who befriends a mermaid (think Splash set in Sabah). Ahmad Idham's Congkak has been labelled as Malaysia's scariest horror movie this year, and Suhaimi Baba's Waris Jari Hantu mixes drama, folklore and mystery in its tale of conflict between self discovery and destiny. While you're here, drop into the Festival Club, where you'll find a free exhibition of Malaysian batik design and fashion, and book your tickets now for the opening night gala filled with music, dance, special guests and scrumptious food!
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Lashings of gratuitous sex, violence and fuel-injected muscle car mayhem - the 70s and 80s Aussie exploitation films that broke all the taboos. more
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This year's Melbourne International Film Festival will screen films from world-renowned filmmakers, as well as some unknown, hidden gems. more
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This outstanding program features some of Malaysia's newest and best films - a must for culture lovers and film lovers alike. more
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LA slacker Jeffrey 'the Dude' Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire with the same name and finds himself enlisted as a go-between in a kidnap. more
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introduced by the delectable dimitriades with a post-screening Q&A
head on
Sat 16 Aug 4pm
Celebrating 10 years since its first release, Head On tells the tale of 19-year-old Ari as he confronts both his sexuality and his Greek heritage. more
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why do i smell wet dog?
annie
Sun 10 Aug 10.30am & 1pm
Set in New York City during the Great Depression, Annie is the story of a spirited orphan who hopes to one day be reunited with her parents. more
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Awash with intrigue, betrayal and unchecked passion, Catherine Breillat stars in this skilful adaptation of the 19th-century novel of the same name. more
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To win 1 of 5 double passes to Wattstax on Fri 22 Aug at 10pm tell us what makes you loud and proud by emailing giveaways@acmi.net.au. The first entry received will also win a funky Wattstax t-shirt and a badge from the Stax Music Academy.
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lending collection picks
We think the Olympic Games could benefit from some new sports.
1. Rollerball 2. Gladiator 3. Sumo do, Sumo don't 4. Girlfight 5. Australian Rules
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Fancy a cuppa tea? From English Breakfast to Japanese Sencha and everything in between, we've got something for everyone.
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To get the inside story on the international film scene, check out Shohini Chaudhuri's Contemporary World Cinema, a book that explores the flourishing film industries in parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Only $54.95 at the ACMI Shop.
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While you've only got a few more days to get your entries in for the 9th Melbourne Underground Film Festival, budding filmmakers and artists are invited to put together a trailer for the festival, for a chance to win tickets and some other great prizes. Post your entry on YouTube and email info@muff.com.au with the link. For more details on the festival, click here.
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