Melbourne Cinematheque

Australia's pre-eminent film society dedicated to screening significant works of international cinema.

Melbourne Cinematheque started out in 1948 as the Melbourne University Film Society (MUFS) and changed its name to Melbourne Cinematheque in 1984. It is self-administered, volunteer-run, not-for-profit and membership-driven.

Melbourne Cinematheque presents celebrated and less well known works of international cinema in their original format and in new restorations. Screenings occur weekly until mid-December, with a four-week break in August.

Admission to Melbourne Cinematheque session is open to Cinematheque members only.

Memberships are available for three consecutive weeks (from date of purchase) or for a full year. After a membership is purchased, admission to sessions is free.

Membership options

Mini membership
Admission for 3 consecutive weeks of screenings from date of purchase.
Full $36 | Concession $30.50

Annual membership
Admission for 12 months of screenings from date of purchase.
Full $196.50 | Concession $174

Friends of Cinematheque
Admission for 12 months of screenings from date of purchase.
Full $325 | Concession $302

For updates, follow Melbourne Cinematheque 's Facebook and Twitter pages. Please note, online bookings incur a $1 booking fee.

2025 Melbourne Cinematheque program

Film program
Marx, Melodrama and Marcos: Lino Brocka from the Mid-1970s to the Early 1980s
Wed 29 Oct - Wed 5 Nov 2025

It’s Time: Australian Cinema in 1975
Wed 12 Nov - Wed 19 Nov 2025

Mother Tongue: Australian Women in Animation
Wed 26 Nov 2025

The Courage to Take Things Seriously: John M. Stahl’s Unironic Melodramas
Wed 12 Dec - Wed 17 Dec 2025

When: Wednesdays
From 7pm

Where
Cinema 1, Level 2
ACMI, Fed Square



Happens: Wednesday

Time: 7pm



 Australian Centre for the Moving Image | ACMI View Venue
 Federation Square, Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St Melbourne Victoria 3000 Map



Advertiser: www.acmi.net.au

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