Brideshead Revisited

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:59:51 +1100

Following the success of the first Adelaide Queer Film Festival last month, AQFF are pleased to announce a special film fundraiser screening of the Evelyn Waugh classic Brideshead Revisited.

Whilst at Oxford University a chance encounter with the charming and decadent Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), son of Lord Marchmain, draws Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode) into the exclusive world of British high society. For the impressionable Charles, Sebastian's world of money, glamour and outrageous behaviour makes for a seductive cocktail.   Sebastian takes Charles under his wing and when he's invited to 'Brideshead', the Flyte family's magnificent ancestral home, Charles becomes infatuated with Julia (Hayley Atwell) Sebastian's beautiful sister, laying bare the eccentricities of the young British aristocracy. Directed by Julian Jarrold, Brideshead Revisited also stars Emma Thompson and Michael Gambon.
 AQFF Director, Rohan Shearn told Blaze “Brideshead Revisited is widely described as one of Evelyn Waugh's greatest works. With the conflicts of class, religion, and desire and with its artful costumes and gorgeous settings, it is highly recommend as essential viewing .”

Bridehead Revisited will screen at 6.30pm on Thursday 23 October at the Palace Nova East End Cinemas, Rundle St, Adelaide. Tickets are only $20.00 online or at the door. Complimentary drink on arrival.

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AQFF Wrap

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 14:18:00 +1000

As the dust settles on the first Adelaide Queer Film Festival, we would like to thank everybody who supported the 2008 Festival. An enthusiastic crowd turned up for the Opening Night film – Were the World Mine on the Friday evening. Overall, we were very pleased with the response to our selection of films in our first year. This now gives us something to develop for 2009.

To the AQFF Committee, volunteers and supporters – also thank you. Without your support, we could not have done it! - Chris Alford, Brenda Baklava, Marika Biro, Malt Biscuit, Pascal Bourgoin, Jeremy Chance, Peter Coombes, Pete Forrester, Dr Gertrude Glossop, Ron Hughes, Richard Jenkinson, Nathan Little, Scott McGuinness, Amy McKenzie, Morena Miceli, Brian North, Elene Pepper, Will Sergeant, Rohan Shearn, Jude Troy, Wayne & Tania from Garage Bar, Vonni and Tony Varbaro.

To all the film-makers and distributors who supported us – also a big thank you!

Stay tuned to the AQFF website or sign up for the newsletter. We will be announcing some exciting news very shortly.

Rohan Shearn
Director