Free Aussie comedy screening to mark anniversary of national apology

 

Depicting the culture, tradition and humor of Australian indigenous groups, the 2010 movie has won prestigious awards, including the Melbourne International Film Festival Award and Audience Award for Best Feature Film.

 

John McAnulty, the Australian consul in Vietnam said Bran Nue Dae was a charming Australian comedy, with compelling acts and fascinating music, focusing on the romantic adventures of a young aboriginal couple set in the stunning beauty of Australian nature.

 

 

A romantic scene in Bran Nue Dae

 

The national apology to all Aborigines and the Stolen Generations for their “profound grief, suffering and loss” was issued by the former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on February 13th, 2008. Thousands of Aboriginal Australians gathered in Canberra that day to watch the historic apology, which was televised nationwide. 

 

The movie screening starts at 7:00 pm, Youth Cultural House, no. 4 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 1, HCMC. 

For free ticket, contact Ms Hang at Australian Consulate: (08) 3521 8134, or email chauthuy.hang@dfat.gov.au. Maximum of two free tickets for each person.