The Melbourne Cinémathèque & ACMI present
Calamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig: A Story
When
Wed 2 Jul 2025
In the early ’80s, Seyrig travelled to the US to research a planned film about Calamity Jane. Expanding on her work as original cinematographer, Mangolte weaves the surviving footage into a revived project investigating Calamity’s personal archives, letters to her daughter and other efforts to preserve her memories. The final assemblage is a cinematic palimpsest that tenderly unearths buried stories across generations.
Preceded by SCUM Manifesto Carole Roussopoulos and Delphine Seyrig (1976) 27 mins – Unclassified 15+. This explicit work of radical feminist activism takes the form of a staged reading of Valerie Solanas’ groundbreaking publication, layered with news reports detailing global conflicts.
More films screening in this program
There are no upcoming related events at this time.
About Melbourne Cinémathèque
Australia's longest-running film society, Melbourne Cinémathèque screens significant works of international cinema in the medium they were created, the way they would have originally screened.
Melbourne Cinémathèque is self-administered, volunteer-run, not-for-profit and membership-driven.
Join our newsletter
Be the first to hear about upcoming exhibitions, films, events and special offers.