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‘Darkest Hour’ to Headline at 2017 Veterans Film FestivalThe Veterans Film Festival and RSL National are very pleased to announce that this years festival will be opened with an exclusive special screening of Joe Wright’s thrilling and inspiring story ‘Darkest Hour’, on Wednesday 18th October at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The film is due for public release in January 2018.
The story begins on the precipice of World War II. Within weeks of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds.
“Darkest Hour is a remarkable film,” said Tom Papas, Festival Director. “Gary Oldman’s transformation into Churchill is amazing and his performance is Oscar-worthy.”
We are thrilled to be premiering Darkest Hour in Canberra, added Mr Papas.
Darkest Hour, directed by Joe Wright (Atonement and Pride & Prejudice) stars Gary Oldman (Winston Churchill), as well as Ben Mendelsohn (King George VI), Kristin Scott Thomas (Clementine Churchill) and Lily James (as Elizabeth Layton, Churchill’s secretary)
About the Veterans Film Festival
The annual Veterans Film Festival (VFF) screens films from around the world, showcasing stories that promote a greater understanding about veterans’, their families, first responders and the impact of warfare on society. All films submitted to the official competition will be eligible to compete for the coveted Red Poppy Awards.
Media enquires & interviews : Stephen Henderson (RSL National)Tel : 0435 877 304 email : [email protected]
www.rslnational.org www.vetransfilmfestival.com
