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Celebrate 30 years of Baz Luhrmann's dazzling Shakespeare adaptation.Join us in the NFSA’s heritage courtyard for an R + J celebration, inspired by the film’s unforgettable style and soundtrack. Dress in your finest Montague or Capulet attire and enjoy tunes from DJ Mr Michael alongside live Shakespearean players brought to you by Lexi Sekuless Productions.
7:00 PM – Music, costumes and live performances in the NFSA courtyard
8:00 PM - Film screening
In the neon-lit world of Verona Beach, the bitter feud between the Montagues and Capulets erupts in spectacular fashion. Amid the violence, Romeo Montague (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet Capulet (Claire Danes) fall deeply and dangerously in love, setting in motion one of literature's most enduring tragedies.
Retaining Shakespeare's original language while transplanting the action into a contemporary urban landscape of gang rivalries, television news and religious iconography. Featuring cinematography by Australian Don McAlpine, it became one of the defining films of the 1990s. Its bold visual style driven by Jill Bilcock’s frenetic editing, standout performances and an iconic soundtrack featuring music by Garbage and The Cardigans, introduced Shakespeare to a new generation.
1996 | M | 120 mins | D: Baz Luhrmann
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
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Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
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