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Group of people dancing with a religious person in the outback
Man with guitar singing into a microphone
Woman wearing wedding veil smiling at man who is uninterested
Man smiling and patting a dog on his lap
Woman sitting up in bed smiling at a man sitting on the bed

Iconic Australia at the NFSA

Next on 26 Dec 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Iconic Australia at the NFSA

Group of people dancing with a religious person in the outback
Man with guitar singing into a microphone
Woman wearing wedding veil smiling at man who is uninterested
Man smiling and patting a dog on his lap
Woman sitting up in bed smiling at a man sitting on the bed

Overview

"You're terrible, Muriel!" may be one of Australia's most quotable movie lines, but it's just one of many unforgettable moments in this celebration of iconic Australian cinema.

Join NFSA in the week between Christmas and New Year for a nostalgic journey through films, characters and stories that have become part of Australia's cultural identity.

Dates

26–30 Dec 2026
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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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