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A U S T R A L I A N  E M B A S S Y  A N K A R A

MEDIA RELEASE

13 January 2009

Special Screening of 'Australia' the movie in Ankara

The Australian Embassy will host a special screening of the movie ‘Australia’ in Ankara on 14 January 2009 at Buyulu Fener cinema, Kızılay. The movie has been released in 70 countries around the world – including Turkey.

‘Australia’ directed by Baz Luhrmann is an epic tale of adventure, transformation and love in the Australian outback. The movie features Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman and is set in the Australian outback in the 1930s and early 1940s. It’s the most expensive Australian film ever made costing an estimated US$ 100 million.

The movie will bring to life little-known aspects of Australia’s extraordinary natural environment, history and indigenous culture. Ambassador Peter Doyle will be available to answer questions from members of the media during the reception that will take place before the film is screened.

The Australian Embassy wishes to thank Büyülü Fener Cinemas, Tiglon İstanbul and Efes Pilsen for their support.

Reception at 19.30 hrs
Film starts at 20.15 hrs
Venue: Büyülü Fener Kızılay
Meşrutiyet Cad. Hatay Sok. No. 18 Kızılay-Ankara


For media contact: Elif Barutcuoğlu-Wade, Public Diplomacy Manager
Phone: 0312-459 9504
Mobile: 0532-216 6256
e-mail: elif.barutcuoglu-wade@dfat.gov.au