The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) will celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 40 years of independence with a program of screenings, presentations and a special performance by PNG’s award-winning musician George Telek as part of the NFSA’s 100 Seats series on Saturday 19 September.
NFSA CEO Michael Loebenstein explained that the celebrations kicked off on September 1 with a free selection of films from the NFSA collection. The program will give audiences a rare insight into the rich and complex history of PNG traditional life, colonial invasion, war and the impacts from industry from the sixties to today. This package will screen throughout September and October in Arc cinema.
“Our Collection includes an immense wealth of film, home movies and documentation that capture both colonial life in PNG and the emerging independent nation. We are proud to mark their 40th anniversary of independence with these events.” Mr. Loebenstein commented
“I am very much looking forward to my visit to Australia to celebrate this landmark occasion, the 40th anniversary of PNG independence. This is an important time for my country and I am honoured to be invited by the NFSA to perform as part of the 100 Seats series and to be involved in the PNG celebration program.” Telek commented
CELEBRATING PAPUA NEW GUINEA INDEPENDENCE – 40 YEARS
100 Seats: George Telek
100 Seats is a series of special, one-off events in which renowned performers explore their art through conversation and performance, in the intimacy of the NFSA Theatrette.
When: Saturday 19 September 2015
Where: NFSA Theatrette
Tickets: $40. Book online: http://www.trybooking.com/IJFC
PNG on Screen
A series of significant documentaries from Australian filmmakers working in Papua New Guinea communities to capture their traditional way of life and evolution to a young nation in the modern world.
When:
• Taking Pictures, Friday 11 September, 3pm. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers Les McLaren and Annie Stiven.
• Yumi Yet, Friday 11 September, 6.30pm. Introduced by Dennis O’Rourke’s family.
• KIAP: Stories Behind the Medal, 17 September, 11am. With the presence of PNG High Commissioner His Excellency Charles Lepani.
• Triobriand Cricket, 18 September, 3pm. Followed by Q&A with Gary Kildea.
• Man without Pigs, 18 September, 6pm. Followed by Q&A with producer and sound recordist Andrew Pike.
Where: NFSA Theatrette
Tickets: Free. Book online: http://www.trybooking.com/IISP
PNG in Discussion
Explore PNG from administration to independence through discussion, research and rare film in a series of presentations from Canberra locals that experienced it firsthand.
When:
• PNG & Canberra Ties that Bind, 11 September, 5.30pm
• Adventure on the New Guinea Goldfields between the Wars, 17 September, 5.30pm and 18 September, 10am
Where: NFSA Theatrette
Tickets: Free. Book online: http://www.trybooking.com/IISP
PNG – Film Australia Collection
The Australia Government film unit, Film Australia, documented and also trained its cameras on our protectorate and neighbours New Guinea. We share a selection of the rich and complex history of traditional life, colonial invasion, war and impacts from industry the Film Australia crew captured.
When: 9.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday in September and October
(Please note, the program will not run during the school holidays)
Where: NFSA’s Arc cinema
Tickets: Free. No booking required.