Opening the season will be Julien Temple’s London: The Modern Babylon, a montage of rebellion and riot footage recorded in London set to a soundtrack of punk music. It will highlight the brutality and glory of London through key socio-political movements, including the Edwardian suffragette movement.
Another highlight will be the premiere of two recently restored Hitchcock films—Dial M for Murder and The Ring. In time for the spring holidays, The Fantastic Mr Dahl will entertain children with classic Dahl inspired films, including Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, BGF: The Big Friendly Giant and James and the Giant Peach.
In collaboration with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, ACMI will host a series of films themed on Fashion on Film; a program dedicated to icons of British fashion.
