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Lights, Camera, Book Club | In partnership with Canberra Writers Festival

woman looking past camera, image from film of picnic at hanging rock
One young person piggy backs a younger person in a desolate setting
Woman looks past camera, holding phone to ear with her feet in the air
woman looking past camera, image from film of picnic at hanging rock
One young person piggy backs a younger person in a desolate setting
Woman looks past camera, holding phone to ear with her feet in the air

Overview

Read. Watch. Discuss.

Join the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia and Canberra Writers Festival for a year-long series of screenings and discussions, exploring how culturally significant books have been adapted and reimagined as films.

Perfect for bookworms and film buffs alike, this year's Book Club series spans a wide range of genres and styles, from gripping adaptations to visionary cinematic reimaginings.

Upcoming screenings and conversations include:

Jurassic Park (1993) plus discussion with Chris Flynn, author and critic.
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) in 4K Restoration.
Picnic at Hanging Rock 1975) - Director's Cut (50th anniversary).
The Joy Luck Club (1993) plus discussion with Alice Pung OAM, bestselling author and lawyer.
Contact (1997) plus discussion with James Bradley OAM, novelist and critic.

Dates

16 Feb – 7 Dec 2025
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaMcCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Accessibility statement

Contacts

02 6248 2000
[email protected]
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When

Next on 18 May 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton

Price

Adult
$21
Concession
$18

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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