ABC Presents: Dead Calm at the National Film and Sound Archive


Overview
Presented by 666 ABC Canberra with a special introduction from ABC Radio host Ross Solly, Dead Calm is a gripping Australian thriller that launched Nicole Kidman's international career. Directed by Phillip Noyce and filmed in the stunning Whitsundays, the film follows a couple whose remote sailing voyage turns into a fight for survival after rescuing a mysterious castaway. Taut, suspenseful and widely acclaimed, this Australian classic remains a masterclass in psychological tension and atmospheric storytelling.
Dates
17 Sep 2026National Film and Sound Archive of Australia1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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- 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)
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When
Next on 17 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where
Price
All tickets(+ $1.50 booking fee)
from $15 to $18