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Autumn at the NFSA | LGBTQIA+ themes and perspectives

Venus Mantrap photo by Nathan J Lester

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has unveiled its Autumn program with a selection of films and events centring LGBTQIA+ themes and perspectives.

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Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
The Craft, 19 Apr | Rosemary’s Baby, 31 May
Drag artist and culture warrior Venus Mantrap returns to Arc Cinema to host a special Cult Classics: Season of the Witch miniseries throughout Autumn. Each event includes an introduction and live performance by Venus.

Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Aussievision podcast + performances, 11 May | Eurovision Grand Final broadcast, 12 May

Join Eurovision diehards Mike and Dale for a live recording of Aussievision at Arc Cinema, followed by live performances by Eurovision – Australia Decides finalist and winner of The Voice 2016 Alfie Arcuri, and Canberra’s indie rock party people ARCHIE. Join us again on the Sunday evening for a Grand Final broadcast on the big screen.

IDAHOBIT: 20,000 Species of Bees, 17 May

Mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia with a tender, highly acclaimed Spanish drama, which offers an intimate and considered portrait of childhood gender discovery.

Progress 1984: Men in Love, 18 May
In Conversation with Barry Charles and Samuel Leighton-Dore + Land of Storms Moonlight
Join LGBTQIA+ activist Barry Charles and screenwriter, director and visual artist Samuel Leighton-Dore for a special In Conversation to mark the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of sexual acts between men in NSW, followed by screenings of Land of Storms and Moonlight.

More details at https://www.nfsa.gov.au/