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Films At Fisher: Gallipoli – 25 August

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The Films At Fisher Series proudly presents:

Gallipolli_poster

 

Gallipoli

(Peter Weir, 1981)

 

When: 25 August 2015; 5.30pm

Where: Fisher Library F03; Exhibition Space; Level 2

 

“The jewel in the crown of Australian cinema’s New Wave” – History Today

 

Gallipoli serves as Australia’s cinematic monument to the men who fought and died in the eponymous battle during World War One. Peter Weir’s deeply humanitarian work is both a stirring adventure tale and an intimate testament to courage.

 

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Films At Fisher: Lawrence of Arabia – 18 June 2015

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The Films At Fisher Series proudly presents:

Lawrence of Arabia

(David Lean, 1962)

 

When: 18 August 2015; 5.30pm

Where: Fisher Library F03; Exhibition Space; Level 2

 

“What a bold, mad act of genius it was, to make “Lawrence of Arabia,” or even think that it could be made.” – Roger Ebert

 

Arguably the greatest epic ever filmed, Lawrence of Arabia is a majestic portrayal of one of Britain’s most enigmatic yet charismatic heroes. The famous shot of Omar Sharif emerging from the desert is remembered as one of the most dazzling moments in cinematic history.

 

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Films At Fisher: The African Queen – 4 Aug

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The Films At Fisher Series proudly presents:The African Queen movie poster

The African Queen

(John Huston, GB and US 1951)

When: 4 August 2015; 5.30pm

Where: Fisher Library F03; Exhibition Space; Level 2

 

“I never dreamed that any mere physical experience could be so stimulating!”

Two of Hollywood’s greatest stars, Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, go head to head in this inspired comedy adventure.  Bogart is a gin-swilling riverboat captain on the Congo who needs to be persuaded by Hepburn’s strait-laced missionary to strike a blow in the war effort, with delightful results.

 

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