Big Screen

Big Screen returns to Darwin for its 5th big year and for 2005 presents a new program of the very best contemporary and archival Australian films. Featuring a fantastic array of free school and community screenings, special guests, double features and a host more, Big Screen 2005 is sure to delight all tastes.

It's our pleasure to welcome on board for this year two industry guests who will take part in a range of post film Q&A's as well as discussions with school groups on the industry and arts in general. For 2005 we present the star of the Australian screen classic The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and the recently acclaimed documentary Yellow Fella - Tom E Lewis - as well as the instantly recognisable star of the Aussie comedy classic, The Castle - Michael Caton.

Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before sessions begin.

SUNDAY 14 AUGUST
7:30pm Deckchair Cinema $20/$15 conc

AUSTRALIAN COMEDY CLASSIC DOUBLE FEATURE
If you're traveling through Darwin and you're from overseas, this is your passport to getting into our brain.

THE CASTLE
1997, 87min
Introduced by the star of the film Michael Caton
Dad Kerrigan returns to in the film that marked a rebirth for Australian movies. Simple and stripped back, The Castle is a mighty funny movie.

PLUS

THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY McKENZIE
1972, 114mins
With some of Australia's greatest satirical minds and talent at the helm of this gem, the hapless Barry McKenzie takes on Britain in this riotous Australian must see. Fully restored and in a brand new 35mm print.

MONDAY 15 AUGUST
7:30pm Deckchair Cinema $13/$10 conc

THE CHANT OF JIMMY BLACKSMITH
1978, 120min
Introduced by star of the film Tom E Lewis.
A fantastic big screen film, this powerhouse drama tells the story of a young man caught between two cultures. A great cast, wonderful locations and excellent performances and a new fully restored 35mm print!

PLUS

YELLOW FELLA
2005, 25mins
Tom E Lewis' life is hauntingly close to that of Jimmy Blacksmith, and for Tom, Yellow Fella is a journey into Tom's past, as he attempts to find the resting place of his father and to finally confront the truth of his most inner feelings of love and identity.

TUESDAY 16 AUGUST
7:30pm Deckchair Cinema $13/$10 conc

AUSTRALIAN ANIMATION SHOWCASE
VARIOUS 90min
A specially curated program of great Australian animations that run the gamut of animated documentary, to Oscar nominated works, it's not for kids but it's lots of fun and just a little scary.

TUESDAY 16 AUGUST
9:15pm Deckchair Cinema $13/$10 conc

PEACHES
2004, 106mins
From the AFI award winning director of "The Interview" and starring a top-notch cast of established Australian actors including Hugo Weaving and Jacqueline Mackenzie and emerging talent Emma Lung, "Peaches" is a warm, passionate and often funny portrayal of three intertwined love stories spanning two decades. In a small country town, teenage Steph's eyes are opened when she receives her late mother Jass' diary as a birthday gift, and she begins to discover her family's colourful, sexier past.

FREE SCREENINGS
1.00pm 14 August
Birch Carroll & Coyle, Darwin

GEMS FROM THE ARCHIVES
Various, 90mins
The National Screen and Sound Archive have dusted off some of the most rare and unusual snippets of Australiana in this compilation program of great cinematic moments. Don't think this is one for the oldies…it's great and very funny viewing.

FREE SCHOOL SCREENINGS
10:00am 15 August
Birch Carroll & Coyle, Darwin

THE CHANT OF JIMMY BLACKSMITH
1978, 120min
A fantastic big screen film, this powerhouse drama tells the story of a young man caught between two cultures. A great cast, wonderful locations and excellent performances and a new fully restored 35mm print!

FREE SCHOOL SCREENINGS
11:00am 16 August Birch Carroll & Coyle, Darwin

STORM BOY
1976, 88min
One of the true classics of the Australian screen, this film is guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye of the most hardened viewer. A universal story and a career defining performance from David Gulpilil.

Big Screen is an Australian Film Commission Initiative and acknowledges the support of ABC Regional Radio and Triple J.

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