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Dark Matter

Directed by Leo Berkeley
Australia
2024
10 mins

Synopsis

Wheelchair-bound and in the late stages of multiple sclerosis, Melbourne-based filmmaker Leo Berkeley contemplates existence and observes his neighbours – who remain oblivious to him in this observational essay film. Winner, Best Documentary Short 2024 Global Shorts Awards. Screens with Life After

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.

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Leo Berkeley
Director

Leo Berkeley is a filmmaker and retired academic. His films include Falling On Cement (2016), Stargazers Part 1 (1999), and Holidays on the River Yarra (1990), which was selected for the Cannes International Film Festival in 1991.

'Dark Matter' is screening with

Life After

Sat, 7 Jun 4pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 2

Life After

Thu, 12 Jun 6:30pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 2
  • Program Strand
    Screenability
  • Year
    2024
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Leo Berkeley
  • Producer
    Leo Berkeley
  • Cast
    Leo Berkeley
  • Screenwriter
    Leo Berkeley
  • Cinematographer
    Ptolemy Culvenor
  • Editor
    Ptolemy Culvenor
  • Genre
    Experimental, Australian, Disability
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Leo Berkeley

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