Perspectives on War: Author Talk and Film Screening

A talk from Krista Vane-Tempest on her book Edith Blake’s War and a screening of the classic film, La Grande Illusion (1937)

By Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts (SMSA)

Date and time

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM AEST

Location

Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

Henry Carmichael Theatre Level 1, 280 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

About this event

Join us to start the Anzac weekend with a talk from Krista Vane-Tempest on her recent book Edith Blake’s War and a screening of the classic La Grande Illusion (1937) in 16mm film.

Event Outline:

12.30pm-1.30pm: Author Talk - Edith Blake’s War with Krista Vane-Tempest

1.30pm-2.00pm: Interval – afternoon tea served in the foyer

2.30pm-4.30pm:La Grande Illusion screening with a brief introduction by Peter Rainey

FREE EVENT - All welcome

More information: https://smsa.org.au/?p=32128

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This event will be held in person at the Henry Carmichael Theatre at Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street Sydney.

Registration to attend this event is essential.

Should NSW Health rules change in relation to reduced venue capacity, we reserve the right to cancel your registration and will contact you if this is the case.

Mask wearing is strongly encouraged. Please be mindful of social distancing.

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Learn more about us and see our upcoming events: smsa.org.au

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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts (SMSA)

Since 1833, the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts has served Sydney's community, connecting its members with literature, science and the arts. It is the oldest operating School of Arts in Australia, constituted under its own Act of Parliament. Today, the School continues to operate the longest-running lending library in Australia and runs a robust public program of talks, seminars and screenings. It is the home of the Tom Keneally Centre and offers affordable venue hire in the Sydney CBD.

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