Film Screening: Smash Palace (Roger Donaldson • 1982 • R16)

Join Canterbury Film Society for our screening of kiwi classic: Smash Palace (Roger Donaldson • 1982 • 108 mins • NZ • R16).

Al Shaw (Bruno Lawrence) is a race car driver who runs a car wreckers in a rural area near Mount Ruapehu - the Smash Palace. After his wife, Jacqui (Anna Jemison) leaves him, Al becomes increasingly unstable and begins to use his business as a means of exerting control over Jacqui and their daughter. As his behaviour becomes more erratic, the situation spirals out of control.

“Now comes this film, so emotionally wise and observant that we learn from it why people sometimes make the front pages with guns in their hands and try to explain that it’s all because of love.” Roger Ebert.

Please note that this film is rated R16 and check out the trailer: Smash Palace Original Trailer

This is a Film Society Members Only screening - so go to [www.canterburyfilmsociety.org.nz ](https://www.canterburyfilmsociety.org.nz/)to see membership options (including 3-film Flexipasses for $40) and then join/pay online. Or bring along cash (eftpos not available) and sign up at the membership table before 7.20pm. Film starts at 7.30pm.

You'll find host Barbara at Fiddlestick Bar across the road from 6.30 to welcome Meetup members who would like to meet-up before the film.

The Film Society is a sociable group of film-lovers of all ages and we regularly welcome new members. Doors open at 7.00pm and you can mingle in the foyer (home baked treats and drinks available - please bring cash).

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