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Viva el Cine: The Moro Spanish Film Festival Returns to Canberra
Jimmy Bernasconi 16 April 2022 14 April 2022 When tragedy strikes, Adam’s teacher becomes a lifeline he didn’t know he needed in Language Lessons. Photo: Supplied. From the stone-built villages of Mallorca to the lakes of Southern Chile, the 2022 Moro Spanish Film Festival promises to transport audiences all over the Spanish-speaking world. Held exclusively at Palace Cinemas from 20 April to 15 May, here are just some of the 34 films on offer at this year’s festival.
Things to do in Canberra this week (1 - 7 April)
Dragon Dreaming is back with four days of art, performances, live bands and electronic producers in an amazing outdoor setting. Photo: Boaz. As the capital’s cultural offerings expand, outdoor activities, festivals and theatre performances are becoming more varied. Parents will appreciate the abundance of options for kids; at the other end of the spectrum, seniors are not forgotten and can have their own special Play Outside Day at Haig Park.
The Mint takes out bronze at National Tourism Awards
Max O'Driscoll 31 March 2022 31 March 2022 The Royal Australian Mint has won the bronze medal for Cultural Tourism at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards for 2021. Photo: Royal Australian Mint. Canberra’s own, the Royal Australian Mint, has won the bronze medal for cultural tourism at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards for 2021. Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon said it acknowledges the staff’s hard work during a challenging period.
Braddon traders welcome active travel options but on-street parking must stay
Business owners and traders in Braddon have welcomed ideas to increase active travel but claim the removal of on-street parking would cripple their businesses. Photo: Region Media. Business owners have welcomed discussions to improve active travel but say highly coveted on-street parking must stay in Braddon.
'Living man' allegedly attacked cop with bongo drum at Parliament House protests
Albert McKnight 31 March 2022 30 March 2022 Protesters Ilaina Crabb and Kane O’Brien were both released on bail on Wednesday. Photo: Albert McKnight. A protester and self-described “living man” arrested near Parliament House this week is accused of attacking a police officer with a bongo drum. On Wednesday (30 March), the ACT Magistrates Court heard police had been near Parliament House on Tuesday night (29 March).
Innovative graffiti program creates capital of colour
Jimmy Bernasconi 31 March 2022 30 March 2022 It’s hoped the ACT Surface Festival’s murals will inspire the next generation of artists. Photo: Britt Nichols. Like any modern metropolis, there’s a fair share of graffiti on exhibition in our nation’s capital. From the Yerrabi Ponds Spillway to the stormwater drain under Tharwa Drive, more than 25 spaces in Canberra host legally permitted graffiti. Yet, much of the ACT’s infrastructure continues to attract vandalism.
Man admits indecently touching two women at mall, including one in her 70s
Albert McKnight 31 March 2022 30 March 2022 Lal Ro Puia, 27, pleaded guilty to two counts of committing an act of indecency without consent. Photo: Michelle Kroll. A man admitted he groped or indecently touched two women at a southern Canberra shopping centre, including one aged in her 70s. Court documents say the older woman was at a store in South.Point Tuggeranong on 1 June 2021 and was speaking to a staff member when she felt Lal Ro Puia press his body against hers from behind.
The French are coming: a guide to the 33rd Alliance Française French Film Festival
Jimmy Bernasconi 2 March 2022 2 March 2022 The Alliance Française French Film Festival kicks off on 2 March at Palace Electric Cinemas, Canberra. Photo: Supplied. Excusez-moi all Jacques Demy die-hards and true fans of Truffaut, the annual Alliance Française French Film Festival is coming to Canberra. Hosted exclusively at Palace Cinemas from 2 March to 6 April, audiences will be treated to more than 40 fresh French features. Here are just some of the films you can see at this year’s festival.
Lights, Canberra, action: five movies set in the ACT region
If you’ve ever wanted to see a dystopian imagining of Canberra, look no further than Me and My Mates vs The Zombie Apocalypse. Photo: Me and My Mates vs The Zombie Apocalypse. Canberra is the birthplace of silver-screen talents Mia Wasikowska and Liv Hewson, among many others, and it has an impeccable track record for producing future Hollywood stars.
Has Joe Cinque’s Consolation stood the test of time?
A true-crime drama set in the ACT, Joe Cinque’s Consolation depicts a darker moment in Canberra’s recent history. Photo: ABC. Based on Helen Garner’s book of the same name, Joe Cinque’s Consolation recounts the real-life events that took place leading up to the death of Joe Cinque, a former ANU student and Canberra resident.
Arthouse in your house: a Canberran’s guide to the Sydney Film Festival
Amelia Ulman (right) and her real-life mother, Ale Ulman (left), star in El Planeta. Photo: Sydney Film Festival. The 68th Sydney Film Festival will soon commence, but you don’t need to travel 300km to experience it. From 12-21 November, 2021, cinephiles from across Australia can enjoy 56 feature-length films and 13 short films from the festival’s film strands via its On Demand platform.
The ACT on TV: five shows set in the capital for the Canberran couch potato
The Lodge in Canberra was the setting for ABC’s At Home with Julia. Photo: ABC. Ever-intriguing and riddled with political scandal, Canberra is fertile ground for entertaining television. Samara Weaving from Home and Away was raised in Canberra. Our own Daniel O’Malley had his book, The Rook, turned into a US TV show of the same name.
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