Sat, 08 Feb
|Bellingen
Saturday Night Movie - The Dressmaker
Accused of murder when she was a child, a dressmaker (Kate Winslet) returns to her small Australian town to seek revenge on the locals who did her wrong. The Dressmaker boasts a strong central performance by Kate Winslet and a captivating array of narrative weirdness. Curry + other treats from 6pm.
Time & Location
08 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
"The Dressmaker" is a dark comedy-drama film that follows the story of Tilly Dunnage, a talented dressmaker who returns to her small Australian hometown after years of living in Paris. Tilly, played by Kate Winslet, is determined to confront her troubled past and seek redemption for the wrongs she believes she has committed, particularly regarding her mother's troubled life.
Upon her return, Tilly discovers that her mother, Molly, is ostracized by the townsfolk, who have long held onto their grudges and secrets. As Tilly begins to create stunning dresses for the local women, she also uncovers the truth behind the events that led to her departure. The film intricately weaves themes of love, revenge, and the power of fashion, as Tilly uses her skills to transform the town while also plotting her own form of vengeance against those who wronged her.
Set against the backdrop of a 1950s rural Australia,…