In celebration of Multicultural Month this August, the Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network (SDRAMN) is hosting a special afternoon of films on Sunday, 25 August, starting at 2pm.
The afternoon kicks off with the award-winning animated short film Migrants, created by French film students. This powerful piece explores themes of displacement and resilience through the eyes of two polar bears forced to leave their melting homeland.
Following Migrants is Rangitiki, a unique visual story told through photographs, depicting the journey of a British migrant. The story is set to the haunting melody of a song with the same name, capturing the emotional experience of migration.
The feature film of the event is the Australian classic They’re a Weird Mob. This 1960s romantic comedy chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Italian immigrant Nino Culotto as he navigates life in Australia during a time when the nation was still grappling with the remnants of its White Australia Policy. The film is based on the 1957 novel by John O’Grady, written under the pen name “Nino Culotta.”
This film afternoon serves as SDRAMN’s main event for Queensland Multicultural Month, providing an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage that enriches the region.
The event will take place at Assisi Place, located behind St Mary’s Catholic Church at 135 Palmerin Street, admission to the event is by donation, with afternoon tea included.
