[FILM NEWS] New FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA To Launch In Melbourne

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