Melbourne Cinematheque 2016

Overview

Need a break from tired Hollywood blockbusters? In that case, try a visit to the Melbourne Cinematheque. For more than six decades now this close-knit film collective has been devoted to the presentation of rare and important films in the form that their makers intended. Simply put — if you like movies, then these are your sort of people.

Cinematheque screenings take place every Wednesday night at ACMI in Federation Square. Standouts on this year's program include retrospectives on the films of New Hollywood legend Robert Altman, celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien, and beloved actress Barbara Stanwyck. They'll co-present a double bill of Rainer Werner Fassbinder films with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival in April, and partner with the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival on a showcase of influential African films in May.

Screenings are open to members only. Annual memberships cost $155, while a $29 mini membership is good for three consecutive sessions.

For the complete Melbourne Cinematheque program, visit melbournecinematheque.org.