6 June 2025

Dead Poets Society | Screening at the NFSA

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Screenshot from the Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society Screening at the NFSA. Photo: NFSA

PG | 128 Mins | Peter Weir Spotlight | 1989 | PG |128mins | 35mm | US | D: Peter Weir

In an elite private boys’ school founded on tradition and discipline, English teacher John Keating (Robin Williams) encourages his students to embrace love, romance and poetry.

Peter Weir’s beloved film charts the students’ awakening as they break free from convention and adopt a bold new motto: carpe diem.

‘When I watch Dead Poets Society I am reminded that time is precious; that, in the words of Bob Dylan, he not busy being born is busy dying. Dead Poets Society teaches us to resolve to lead lives of passion and conviction.’ – The Guardian

Available as a 7-film Peter Weir Spotlight pass. Learn More.

The details

What: screening of Dead Poets Society
When: Sat 19 Jul 7:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $12-16 (+$1.50 booking fee) via the NFSA website

Accessibility

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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