What’s On This Week: THE DRESSMAKER, JOY, THE ASSASSIN, IN THE HEART OF THE SEA

15th February, 2016

And we’re off! Our first week of 2016 was a roaring success, and this week looks to be even bigger with a range of epic cinematic spectacles (THE ASSASSIN, IN THE HEART OF THE SEA) and star-studded intimate dramas (THE DRESSMAKER, JOY) that are all best experienced at the ANU Film Group!

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• Tue 16 Feb @ 7:30 PM: THE ASSASSIN

In 9th century China, an exceptional assassin is tasked with eliminating corrupt government officials. When she shows mercy and fails a mission, she is punished by her master by being sent on an assignment to kill the man she loves.

• Thu 18 Feb @ 7:30 PM: IN THE HEART OF THE SEA

In 1820, a whaling ship is attacked by an enraged whale, leaving its crew shipwrecked at sea and more than a thousand miles from land. Based on the true tale that inspired Moby Dick. Starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Ron Howard.

• Fri 19 Feb @ 7:30 PM: JOY + HE NAMED ME MALALA

In JOY, Jennifer Lawrence reunites with director David O. Russell (AMERICAN HUSTLE, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK) to play a young single mother who triumphs over personal and financial challenges by inventing the Miracle Mop. Also starring Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper.

Then, in HE NAMED ME MALALA (at approx. 9:45 PM), discover the extraordinary life of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani schoolgirl and female activist who was shot by Taliban gunmen for speaking out on girls’ education.

• Sat 20 Feb @ **7 PM**: THE DRESSMAKER + BY THE SEA

In THE DRESSMAKER, a glamorous dressmaker (Kate Winslet) returns to her rural hometown where she empowers the local women with her haute couture style – while exacting revenge on those who did her wrong years ago. This multi-AACTA-winning, Australian box office smash also stars Liam Hemsworth, Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving and Sarah Snook.

Then, in BY THE SEA (at approx. 9 PM), an American writer and his wife (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) in the 1970s discover that their marriage is in crisis while on holiday in France and are forced to come to terms with long-unresolved issues.

** ‘NO GUESTS’ SCREENINGS THIS WEEK: JOY, THE DRESSMAKER **