Saddle up for The Western at GOMA
The popularity of Western films is the focus of a new program showing at the Australian Cinémathèque at GOMA from September 11 through to November 15.
Don your cowboy boots and swagger along to GOMA’s newest program, The Western, which celebrates one of the most popular and enduring genres of cinema from its roots in silent cinema through to present day. Featuring works by celebrated directors including John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino, the ticketed program showcases classics such as The Searchers (1956), The Magnificent Seven (1960) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), alongside a selection of Australian Westerns, including the futuristic Mad Max 2 (1981) and The Proposition (2005), set in Australia’s colonial past.
The Gallery will host four live music and film events showcasing the important role silent cinema has played in the genre. On September 13, Brisbane-based contemporary chamber ensemble, Nonsemble, will present new scores for three short films – The Great Train Robbery (1903), The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906) and The Invaders (1912) – as well as for John Ford’s silent masterpiece, The Iron Horse (1924), on November 1.
On November 15, Buster Keaton’s slapstick silent comedy Go West (1925) will be soundtracked with live music and sound effects in a unique performance event. Audiences can experience the clip-clop of horse’s hooves and the whistles of steam trains in a playful reimagining of the film.
To view the full program and secure tickets, head over to the GOMA website.
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