Stargazer Cinema
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Stargazer Cinema
02
Oct
20
Nov
Event

Stargazer Cinema

When
Thurs 2 Oct - 20 Nov
Every Thursday, doors open 6pm and films to commence at 7pm
Where

Walumil Lawn
Barangaroo Reserve

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Precinct
Price

FREE

Map, showing Stargazer Cinema

Discover Barangaroo’s new free outdoor cinema in the stunning Barangaroo Reserve.

This spring, you're invited to sit beneath the stars at Stargazer Cinema, and be transported by the power of First Nations storytelling.

Stargazer Cinema brings the stories of emerging First Nations filmmakers from Australia, and around the world to Barangaroo Reserve for an eight-week outdoor cinema series.

The outdoor cinema at Barangaroo Reserve is a place for storytelling, and its location is especially fitting. In the local Dhurung language, the name Yellamundie Ngurang means "Storyteller Place."

From moving dramas to bold contemporary stories, each film reflects the richness, resilience, and creativity of First Nations culture. With the stars overhead and Sydney Harbour as the backdrop, it’s a cinematic experience like no other.

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Stargazer Cinema is presented by Winda Film Festival. 

Winda was set up by a collective of Indigenous filmmakers who strive to create, foster and support opportunities for Indigenous voices to empower, unify, inspire and entertain, through social, economic, innovation and self-sufficiency programs for the advancement of Aboriginal cultures, and stories in digital landscapes.

Established in 2016, Winda Film Festival celebrates emerging and established Indigenous filmmakers from across Australia and around the world.

October
Be immersed in storytelling from local Australian First Nations filmmakers
2 Oct
The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson’s husband is away droving sheep, leaving her alone to care for their four children in the remote Snowy Mountains. Despite being heavily pregnant, Molly keeps various threats, from nature and other people, at bay. But when Yadaka, an Aboriginal man on the run from white law enforcement, intrudes on the sanctuary she has carved out, the brutal hardships and secrets that have followed them both throughout their lives must be confronted

Director: Leah Purcell
Country: Australia
Rating: MA15+ 
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9 Oct
The Lost Tiger
Adopted by a big, lively and spirited kangaroo family of traveling wrestlers, Teo’s life is pretty great. But when mysterious visions lead him to a faraway land, Teo is forced to rediscover his roots and embark on an epic journey to save his homeland from impending destruction.

Director: Chantelle Murray
Country: Australia
Rating: G
Watch The Trailer
16 Oct
Sweet As
In remote Pilbara country in Western Australia, troubled 16-year-old Indigenous girl, Murra, finds herself abandoned after an explosive incident with her drug-fueled mother. On the cusp of being lost in the 'Child Protection' system, an unusual lifeline is thrown her way by her uncle Ian, the local cop, in the form of a unique Photo Safari. Before Murra knows it, she is careening down a dusty highway with a minibus full of 'at risk' teens and two charismatic team leaders. Will this be the lifeline Murra needs or a catalyst for her demise?

Director: Jub Clerc
Country: Australia
Rating: M
Watch The Trailer
23 Oct
Windcatcher
Windcatcher is set in the heartwarming town of Herbertson, where Percy Boy, a fast-running Aboriginal boy, forms an unexpected alliance with Keithy Cobb, the newcomer, and Daisy Hawkins, a daring girl. Together, the trio aim to clinch the athletics carnival title from the "Wolf Pack”

Director: Tanith Glynn-Maloney
Country: Australia
Rating: G
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30 Oct
The Moogai
Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple, give birth to their second baby. But what should be a joyous time of their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby. Fergus, who can’t see it but desperately wants to believe her, grows increasingly worried as she becomes more unbalanced. Is the child-stealing spirit real or is she in fact the biggest threat to the safety of their family?

Director: Jon Bell
Country: Australia
Rating: M
Watch the trailer
November
Discover films from First Nations storytellers from around the world
6 Nov
BATI
BATI tells the story of a humble security guard who pursues his dream of becoming a professional boxer to support his struggling family. Snapshots of Fijian life – village visits, city workdays in Suva, singing, family celebrations, and community life – are interwoven with moments of hardship, perseverance, and the physical and emotional grind of preparing for the Bati Boxing Tournament. Set to a soundtrack featuring beloved Fijian artists such as InsideOut, Sailasa Tora, Matanibola, and the Viwalu Family Gospel, BATI carries a distinctly Fijian spirit. It’s a story of determination and heart that stays with you long after the final bell.

Director: Andrew Ponton
Country: Fiji
Rating: PG
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13 Nov
Sweet Summer Pow Wow
A young Indigenous couple get a break from their troubled lives when they find each other through a summer of love on the Pow-Wow circuit. The summer Pow-wow circuit in British Columbia is spread out throughout the province, held in a different location every weekend. Thousands of singers, dancers, drummers, and vendors congregate every weekend to celebrate their culture, visit with relations, meet new friends, and especially, to fall in love. Or as it is known in Indian country- “snagging”.

Director: Darrell Dennis
Country: Canada
Rating: PG
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20 Nov
Koka
Koka focusses on the relationship that develops between kuia Hamo (Hinetu Dell) and the delinquent Jo (Darneen Christian), a troubled and violent young woman who is estranged from te ao Māori (the Maori world). Hamo and Jo undertake a spiritual journey together in an old Ford Falcon, heading towards Hamo's whenua (land). In this trailer, Jo sparks trouble in a pub, and Hamo introduces Jo to the power and beauty of her ancestral knowledge.

Director: Kath Akuhata-Brown
Country: New Zealand
Rating: M
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Picnic under the stars

Make your movie night even better with a picnic under the stars. Pick up your favourite takeaway from one of Barangaroo’s many eateries, spread out on the lawn, and enjoy the perfect combo of great food, fresh air, and unforgettable cinema.
FAQ

Yes, the cinema is free to attend. 

No registrations needed! Simply turn up, and enjoy this free experience in Barangaroo Reserve.

You are welcome to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages. Plan your evening and dine at one of our many restaurants in Barangaroo – better yet, why not grab some take-away and settle in for the evening. Check out our top picks here serving a range of delicious eats.

Yes! We love dogs and we know you do to. We just ask that all pooches are on a leash and remain under your control. Please be considerate of those guests that may not love dogs as much.

Yes! Stargazer Cinema is located in Barangaroo Reserve which is fully accessible via a flat pathway along Wulugul Walk. 

Pop-up or external furniture, glass and BYO alcohol are not permitted on site.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Each movie screening will vary, please check the website for details prior attending. Screenings will range from G up to MA15+ and viewers discretion is advised.

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