Read. Watch. Discuss.
Join the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia and Canberra Writers Festival for a year-long series of screenings and discussions, exploring how culturally significant books have been adapted and reimagined as films.
Perfect for bookworms and film buffs alike, this year's Book Club series spans a wide range of genres and styles, from gripping adaptations to visionary cinematic reimaginings.
Upcoming screenings and conversations include:
Jurassic Park (1993) plus discussion with Chris Flynn, author and critic.
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) in 4K Restoration.
Picnic at Hanging Rock 1975) - Director's Cut (50th anniversary).
The Joy Luck Club (1993) plus discussion with Alice Pung OAM, bestselling author and lawyer.
Contact (1997) plus discussion with James Bradley OAM, novelist and critic.
Accessibility
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
When
19 Oct - 7 Dec
1pm–3pm
Price
$18 - $21
A discounted season pass is available for the full Book Club at the NFSA program, via this link https://tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Passes/2025-Book-Club-Season-Pass