Picture this! Australian New Wave Films of the 1970s
June 15, 2026 6:30 pm
Art Society Lecture
Picture this! Australian New Wave Films of the 1970s
Picture this! Australian New Wave Films of the 1970s
Hunter Theatre
Film production took off in Australia in the 1970s, a period that came to be known as the Australian New Wave. Meet Australia’s greatest living playwright and discover some of the stars in award-winning movies made during this exciting period of cinematic renaissance.
Zana Dare
With an Honours degree majoring in Australian history and a Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies from the University of Sydney, Zana worked in Australian museums in a variety of roles. Since retiring, Zana continues to share her passion for art, history and culture as an Enrichment Speaker, sailing with Regent Seven Seas, Viking, Cunard and Royal Caribbean Cruises. In 2016 Zana co-authored a book, The Creative Pulse – 5 Steps to Stretch Your Imagination.
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