Page 35 - Annual Review 2008

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As part of ‘Contemporary Australia: Optimism’,
the Cinémathèque presents retrospectives of three
important Australian filmmakers — Rolf de Heer,
Ivan Sen and Clara Law (15 November 2008 – 22
February 2009). De Heer is recognised internationally
as one of Australia's leading filmmakers, attracting
both critical and commercial success for films such
as Ten Canoes 2006 and Bad Boy Bubby 1993.
Hong Kong filmmaker Clara Law has made films
dealing with themes of migration and identity within
a distinctly Australian context, and Ivan Sen is an
Indigenous filmmaker acclaimed for his powerful
short films and features including Beneath Clouds
2002 and Yellow Fella 2005. The Cinémathèque will
also screen a series of films starring iconic Australian
actress Nicole Kidman in January 2009.
Left: Metropolis (production still) 1926 / Image courtesy: British Film Institute
Above: Ten Canoes (production still) 2006 / Image courtesy: Palace Entertainment
Background: Cinema interior. Photograph: Natasha Harth
The Cinémathèque presented major programs
in conjunction with the Gallery’s exclusive ‘Andy
Warhol’ and ‘Picasso & his collection’ exhibitions.
Other 2008 highlights included The Silent Clown:
Max Linder and Charlie Chaplin (28 June – 13
July 2008), a program highlighting the acting and
directing talents of cinematic comedy pioneer Max
Linder and his influence on American silent comedy.
Less widely known than his counterparts in the
United States, such as Charlie Chaplin and Buster
Keaton, the charismatic Linder influenced a host
of screen actors. Nine films were accompanied by
David Bailey on the Wurlitzer organ.
Film still from Ten Canoes 2006