Nothing short of magical. It was transformative for me.
THE LOVE WITCH
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PEACOCK THEATRE, SALAMANCA ARTS CENTRE
The Love Witch
USA | 2016 | 120 minutes | Dir: Anna Biller | Unclassified, no under 16s unless with an adult | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Elaine (Sarah Robinson) enchants men with her charms, consuming them by the net full. Yet this narcissistic witch reverses the traditional roles of the sexes. A feminist message in a fantastic 1960s setting.
With impressive attention to detail in set, costumes and music (including pieces by Ennio Morricone), Biller creates a decadent retro aesthetic. The Love Witch was shot on 35mm, with saturated colour used in a way that recalls Technicolor.
The filmmaker’s love of genre cinema is evident in every frame of this exuberant and decadent experience.
Anna Biller will be available for a Q&A via Skype after this screening. This film is preceded by the short film Innsmouth.
10 PM, FRIDAY, 15 APRIL
PEACOCK THEATRE, SALAMANCA ARTS CENTRE
TICKETS $18/$16 OR WITH FEST PASS
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Concessions: ADG/MEAA/AWG/TaFA members, Healthcare Card, Seniors Card, under 16s