17 November 2025

Edward Scissorhands | Xmas Party Mix at the NFSA

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Edward Scissorhands screengrab

Edward Scissorhands is screening at NFSA on Thursday 18 December. Photo: Edward Scissorhands.

M | 105 Mins | Xmas Party Mix | 1990 | DCP | USA | D: Tim Burton

When an Avon lady adopts a half-finished artificial man with scissors for hands (Johnny Depp), he’s first embraced and then rejected by her pastel community, all while falling for her daughter, Kim (Winona Ryder).

A 1990s fairytale exploring themes of conformity and rejection filtered through the outlandish imagination of director Tim Burton.

‘Strange, funny and powerfully moving; Burton has found a way to move through camp to emotional authenticity.’ – Chicago Tribune

Celebrate this holiday season at the NFSA with our Xmas Party Mix. Join the party from 6 pm with a DJ playing festive tunes in NFSA’s heritage courtyard. Enjoy local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie, available for purchase from Dom’s deli & bar, then head into Arc Cinema for a classic holiday film.

Gather your friends and colleagues and take advantage of our special group rate – tickets just $12 per person for groups of five or more.

The details

What: DJ in the courtyard and screening of Edward Scissorhands
When: Thu 18 Dec 8 pm
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $16 Full / $12 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee). Tickets available via NFSA.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au

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