Williamstown Film
Society
Tonight...
GOLDEN VOICES
Wednesday
27th September
7:30pm
The Council Chamber
Williamstown Town Hall
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WFS AGM
prior to our October screening
2023 Program Details
2023 Program
Our films for 2023 are listed below. The films for March & October are marked with TBC (To Be Confirmed). We are awaiting for offical confirmation. Details will be updated as soon as confirmation is made. Thank you for your patience & enjoy scrolling.
January 25th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
THE DROVER'S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON (2022, Australia, 109 mins, drama, colour, MA15+). Written and directed by Leah Purcell. The perfect story to start our year. Oh, and starring Leah Purcell as Molly. The Henry Lawson classic. Starbox rating: 4.5 (out of 5 stars). A thought provoking beginning to the year.
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February 22nd 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
LATCHO DROM (1993, French, 103 mins, documentary about Gypsy Music & culture). Celebrating a way of life over 1000 years old. Romany's nomadic culture from its origins in India to all corners of Europe - music, song & dance are food for their souls. Fabulous turnout last night and our Starbox rating: 3.6 (out of 5 stars). Not everyone's cup of tea but some of the images and sounds just stick in your mind.
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March 29th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
DANCING AT LUGHNASA (Irish/UK, 1998, 95 mins, historical drama, colour, PG). The lives of five sisters in 1930s rural Ireland are disrupted when their brother returns home from Africa. A great night in green and a Starbox score of 4.1 (out of 5) from 41 votes. A slice of Irish life, from back in the day.
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HOBSONS BAY HERITAGE ON SCREEN 'A TASTE' - Wednesday 19th April, 7-9pm - Pirates Tavern
SOLD OUT - WFS in conjunction with Seaworks & Pirates Tavern are presenting a free program of two films which tap directly, and very differently, into the Heritage of Hobsons Bay. The first features the Point Gellibrand Pile Light and the other explores the game of Trugo. Screenings will take place in Pirates Tavern and prior to that, Seaworks Maritime Museum and Pirates Tavern will be open from 6pm. SOLD OUT. Please bring your paper or phone ticket to show at the door. What a wonderful night. Nearly 100 people packed into Pirates Tavern to watch a bit of nostalgic heritage which could only come from Newport and Willy. What a fun night it was...
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April 26th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
THE BOOK THIEF (2013, USA/German, 131 mins, war/drama, colour, PG). The film of Markus Zusak's novel took the breath away of many in the audience - a moving and beautiful story amid the tragedy of war. A Starbox rating of 4.8 (out of 5) from 36 votes. A score only equalled by My Octopus Teacher and Paddington 2, but never beaten.
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May 31st 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
CARMEN JONES (1954, USA, 105 mins, musical, colour). A musical version of Bizet's opera Carmen with an African-American cast. The late Harry Belafonte's second film role and one not to miss. Starbox rating 3.8 (out of 5) from 44 votes. Great fun with lots of new faces.
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June 28th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
EQUILIBRIUM (2002, USA, 107 mins, sci-fi/action, colour, M). A programmer from left of our usual field but a hit with those that joined us for a movie message hidden beneath some great looking, well-choreograhed action sequences. Starbox rating 3.7 (out of 5 stars) from 24 votes (mostly 4s and 5s). Another hit. Thanks Ross & Jane for the supper.
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July 26th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
KING OF PEKING (2017, Aust., 88 mins, colour, M, Mandarin + English subtitles). Starbox score 3.6 stars (out of 5) from 34 votes. A touching family drama with an curious background of a unique travelling movie show and video piracy.
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August 30th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT! (1956, USA, 99mins, musical/comedy) Originally a vehicle for 'sex symbol' Jane Mansfield but is now remembered as a show case for early rock 'n' roll artists. For the 'Fab 4' it was the inspirational first non-radio experience of many of these artists. Get your bobby sox out! A smash hit with 3.8 out of 5 stars on Starbox... and we learned that our Jane was actually named after Ms Mansfield herself - mum was a big fan! Great night, thanks everyone.
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September 27th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm
GOLDEN VOICES (2019, Israel, 88mins, comedy/drama, Russian/Hebrew + English subtitles, PG) The USSR has collapsed. Raya and Victor, the Soviet Union's most beloved voice actors have fled to Israel and must re-invent themselves. An unusual, disarming film about the immigrant experience.
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October 25th 2023, Wednesday, 7.30pm - CONFIRMED
THE LOST CITY OF MELBOURNE (2022, Australia, 80 mins, colour, documentary). The attempted ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and picture palaces. Director Gus Berger’s Melbourne-made documentary, for a brief moment, brings some of them back to life (source the 2022 MIFF program).
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November 29th, Wednesday, 7:30pm
THE COURT JESTER (1955, USA, 101 mins, colour, musical comedy) The greatest comedy ever? There's one way to find out, come along and judge for yourself. Starring Danny Kaye, Angela Lansbury, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone and Michael Pate!
Learn MoreHOW OUR FILMS ARE CHOSEN
By clicking on 'Read More' you will find a brief rundown of our approach to putting together a program of 11 films for a particular year. Why eleven not 12? December we have off...everyone needs a holiday break.
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Click on 'read more' to access the criteria we use to produce a balanced annual program of films with more than something for everyone.
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Film Societies pay a one-off fee to Film Distribution Companies for the right to screen each film on their program to their members. Click 'Read More' for details.
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The Federation of Victorian Film Societies (FVFS) provides a wide range of resources for film societies. Many are simple 'how to' guides like this one. Of particular interest are the short outlines from different societies describing how they go about it.
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2022/23 Williamstown Film Society Committee
Thank you to those members of the current committee who were keen to continue in their roles for another year. We welcome back Ross Dufty after a short break. Click the green 'learn more' button to see the 2022/23 committee.
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AGM
We had a terrific turnout (37) for our 2022 AGM on Wednesday 26th October at 7:30. The Minutes will be uploaded here in due course and this year's documents will remain until the end of September 2023, when they will be replaced by documents for the 2024 AGM. At this year's AGM Pat Duncan and Andrew Rozwadowski were made Life Members and along with fellow Life Members, Dorothy Page and Jack Neill, Pat and Andrew were presented with Life Membership pins. John Turner (deceased), the first member of WFS to receive Life Membership, was also acknowledged in the presentation. Congratulations and thank you. Click on the Green 'Learn More' button to access.
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Federation of Victorian Film Societies (FVFS)
Click the Green Learn More button to access documentation for FVFS AGM.
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