COST: FREE
WHEN: Wednesday nights from 22nd February to 15th March, with films rolling at 8pm
WHERE: Testing Grounds, Market Square 291 Queen Street, Melbourne
In partnership with Little Projector Company, Umbrella Entertainment announces its Neighbourhood Watch, open air cinema program; a free open air screening program located at Vic Markets, Market Square every Wednesday night from February 22nd – March 15th.
The event is a FREE, family-friendly environment and runs alongside the Queen Victoria Markets iconic Wednesday night Summer Night Market event. Audience members are encouraged to purchase food and drink from market vendors and enjoy a night of iconic cinema entertainment that strives to be culturally and economically sustainable.
Neighbourhood Watch celebrates a diverse and iconic film program, which shines a spotlight on Umbrella Entertainments extensive back catalogue. Films include Walkabout (1971), Suspiria (1977), 8 ½ (1963) and Ablaze (2022) and will be screened in Testing Grounds Market Square from 8pm.
FULL FILM PROGRAM
Walkabout (1971) | Wednesday 22nd February
Two city-bred siblings are stranded in the Australian Outback, where they learn to survive with the aid of an Aboriginal boy on his “walkabout”: a ritual separation from his tribe.
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Cast: David Gulpilil, Jenny Agutter, John Meillon, Lucien John
Suspiria (1977) | Wednesday 1st March
An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realise that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.
Director: Dario Argento
Cast: Jessica Harper, Daria Nicolodi, Stefania Casini
8 ½ | Wednesday 8th March
A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies.
Director: Federico Fellini
Cast: Claudia Cardinale, Marcello Mastroianni
Ablaze (2022) | Wednesday 15th March
The true story of the first Aboriginal filmmaker William “Bill” Onus.
Director: Alec Morgan, Tiriki Onus
