Film Screenings
The Wednesday Matinee features films and videos from the collections held by the Library. Screenings usually run for about 60 minutes. Admission is free and screening start at 12.30pm. Bookings are not necessary.
To enjoy some films before the matinees begin, check out the classic Australian films based on books screening on the big screen in the cultural centre as part of the Love2Read Cafe and the National Year of Reading.
Program for February 2012
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February 1
Let’s go to the pictures in Perth [1987] 30 min
Former WA film industry members describe their careers and reminisce, over a series of still images of people and theatres.
Bette Davis’ eyes [1986] 26 min
What is it that makes a “star”? Various movie stars are examined for the qualities that made them famous.
February 8
Inside the Square [2003] 55 min
This is the story of two unknown London-based architects and their journey as winners in an international design competition in 1997, held by the then Premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett, to create a bold new civic and cultural centre for Melbourne.
February 15 NO SCREENING
February 22
Afghan stories [2002] 58 min
Documents the torment, resolve and dreams of a people whose lives have been torn apart by war.
February 29
The edge of the world [1997] 55 min
A documentary about the writer Tim Winton. The film includes interviews with Winton about his work, his influences and what drives him.
March 2012 Program
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March 7
Punch lines: a seriously funny history [1994] 55 min
Acknowledges the work of past Australian comics and the tradition they created. The new generation reflect on their humble, sometimes humiliating, but often hilarious beginnings.
March 14
Eye of the dictator [1994] 56 min
Story of German cameramen during the Nazi period from the early thirties through to the end of the war told through interviews and illustrated with footage shot by them.
March 21 NO SCREENING
March 28
An imaginary life: David Malouf [1997] 55 min
A reflective study on the author and his work, this program gives an insight into how Malouf integrates his life experiences, and produces some of the most stunning prose of this century.
Page last updated: Tuesday 24 January 2012
