Seniors on Screen at the Mercury

July 07, 2010 09:49

Seniors on Screen, presented by the Media Resource Centre, returns in 2010 with another innovative program of films, stimulating forums and the best hands-on workshops in Adelaide – all uniquely tailored to those over-50. Running every Friday from 23 July – 19 November at the Mercury Cinema, the program is essential viewing for any senior film buff.

With films ranging in theme from English royalty to barren Russian landscapes, this year’s program has been curated by the inter-generational team of twenty-one year old Flinders University film student and aspiring film curator, Tom Glaister, and retiree Patti Greethead. The season will get off to a bang when Adelaide personality Peter Goers launches the 2010 season on Friday 23 July at 11am, with the Adelaide premiere of 'Second-Hand Wedding'.

Curators Tom and Patti have collaborated to bring together a collection of films that capture the best of recent Australian and international cinema including 'Noodle', the story of a young Chinese orphan abandoned in Israel, and the Adelaide premiere of 'Separation City', mixed with a touch of nostalgia with great works of the past, such as the Errol Flynn classic, 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'.

Film screenings and forums are $5 for seniors ($12/$10 for general). All sessions are held on Fridays at 1pm, except for the opening session (11am), at the Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide.

For more information visit www.mrc.org.au or call 8410 0979.

Contact details:

Location: Adelaide (SA)

Contact: Media Resource Centre

Tel: 08 8410 0979

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