On the Beach, screening at the NFSA. Photo: NFSA.
PG | 134 Mins | 1959| DCP | USA | D: Stanley Kramer
After a global nuclear war, the northern hemisphere lies in ruins. As the deadly radiation drifts relentlessly south, Melbourne has just five months before it arrives.
Different people face their inevitable end in different ways in this powerful and moving reflection on human hubris and frailty, based on the novel by Nevil Shute. Starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire and Anthony Perkins.
‘…the basic theme of this drama and its major concern is life, the wondrous thing that man’s own vast knowledge and ultimate folly seem about to destroy’ – The New York Times
Digital screening from the NFSA collection.
The details
What: Screening of On the Beach
When: Sun 7 Sep 1:00 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
