BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260514T032920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T034853Z UID:72959-1782585000-1782588600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Vocal Championship Challenge DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-vocal-championship-challenge/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260514T033415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T040925Z UID:72963-1782761400-1782766800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | The Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-the-herald-sun-aria-semi-final/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-arias.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260506T041811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T010257Z UID:72778-1782928800-1782934200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sherryl Clark DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sherryl-clark/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-sherryl-clark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260509T054129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054226Z UID:72881-1782932400-1782936000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T211500 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260505T235334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T042336Z UID:72745-1783108800-1783113300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joscho-stephan-trio-gypsy-jazz-virtuosos/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-joscho-final.png ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260413T230016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T042623Z UID:72002-1783159200-1783162800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whistle and Trick DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whistle-and-trick/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-whistle-and-trick.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260521T034118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T040050Z UID:73067-1783279800-1783285200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Alexandr Misko: International Guitar Sensation Live at BMI DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/alexandr-misko-international-guitar-sensation-live-at-bmi/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-alexandr-misko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260509T054308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054612Z UID:72884-1783537200-1783540800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-8-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T125000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20250930T001641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T050116Z UID:67766-1783681200-1783687800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production | SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T205000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20251001T031523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T051020Z UID:67817-1783710000-1783716600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production | SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T125000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260212T045959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T013835Z UID:70689-1783767600-1783774200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bulllwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production-saturday/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T205000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260430T044744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T050650Z UID:72672-1783796400-1783803000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bullwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260427T070837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T055234Z UID:72579-1784057400-1784064600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Grigoryan Brothers - A Boy Called Sailboat DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/grigoryan-brothers-a-boy-called-sailboat/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-a-boy-called-steamboat-v4.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260313T024204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T072228Z UID:71265-1784138400-1784143800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benita Bensch DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/benita-bensch/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-benita-bensch-FINAL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260509T054421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T055023Z UID:72886-1784142000-1784145600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-15-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260129T044738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034341Z UID:70423-1784230200-1784235600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Journey Home DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-journey-home/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/journey-home-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260420T042351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043115Z UID:72345-1784570400-1784575800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Petronella McGovern DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/petronella-mcgovern/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sp-promo-talks-petronella-mcgovern-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260509T054745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054800Z UID:72889-1784746800-1784750400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-22-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260223T045111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034312Z UID:70806-1784833200-1784840400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-23-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T123000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260520T015158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043709Z UID:73020-1784890800-1784896200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/arresting-the-ephemeral-the-beautiful-usefulness-of-a-victorian-herbarium/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Rare Book Week,Talk,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-arresting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260223T053244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034253Z UID:70815-1784919600-1784926800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-24-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260223T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034233Z UID:70819-1784988000-1784995200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260223T053430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034212Z UID:70817-1785006000-1785013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260416T050939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T012750Z UID:72260-1785348000-1785353400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Phillipa Nefri Clark DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/phillipa-nefri-clark/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sp-promo-talks-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T235000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260612T030356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T032955Z UID:73553-1785610800-1785628200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Anything for a Mate: Charity Ball DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/anything-for-a-mate-charity-ball/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260803T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031535 CREATED:20260520T044923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T232801Z UID:73049-1785780000-1785785400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickety DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-margaret-hickety/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-margaret-hickey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031536 CREATED:20260615T050825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043625Z UID:73589-1786125600-1786129200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:150 Years of Botanical Communication DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/150-years-of-botanical-communication/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Talk,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-arresting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T204000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031536 CREATED:20251205T035734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034032Z UID:69366-1786131000-1786135200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/blake-pavey-a-bit-scared/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-blake-pavey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031536 CREATED:20260324T234500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T041738Z UID:71535-1786557600-1786563000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sophie Green DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Refugee Day\n World Refugee Day Each year\, 20 June marks World Refugee... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sophie-green/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-sophie-green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T031536 CREATED:20260129T051107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033912Z UID:70430-1786649400-1786654800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Blue Trail DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudanese Moral Drama \n \n \n \n Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005\, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona\, a retired Northern Sudanese singer who is wracked with guilt after covering up a murder in the lead-up to the civil war. In an attempt to make amends\, and secretly seeking redemption\, she takes a Southern Sudanese widow\, Julia\, and her son into her home. Attempts to leave the past behind\, however\, are impossible. Kordofani reworked the script assiduously to achieve the well-rounded nature of the characters and unpack the complexity of the war\, family secrets\, cultural expectations\, religion and politics.  South Sudan was finally declared an independent country in 2011\, but is still troubled. This film gives an insight into the birth of a new country and a tragic history felt on the level of everyday people. The film has won over 14 major international film awards including the Freedom Prize – Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2023. Potential Films. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sudan/Sweden/Germany/Saudi Arabia/France/Egypt\, 2023\, 120 min. Dir: Mohamed Kordofani. Stars: Siran Riak\, Eiman Yousif and Nazar Goma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Film Society \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership 12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 To join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. Membership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. For film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  All films are subject to availability. 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