Prog rock fans and film buffs will unite at Yarraville’s Sun Theatre when a special 70mm release of Pink Floyd: The Wall is shown on September 12 and 14.
Released in 1982, three years after the band’s album of the same name, Pink Floyd: The Wall tells the story of a confined but troubled rock star who descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Written by the band’s bassist and chief songwriter, Roger Waters, Bob Geldof makes his film debut as the the rockstar Pink, while Bob Hoskins also stars in the film directed by Alan Parker and Gerald Scarfe.
While not achieving the commercial success of the album, the film version of The Wall was well received by critics and is now regarded as a cult classic.
Sun Theatre projectionist Bert Murphy said the 70mm release of the film to be shown in the two upcoming screenings was extra special.
“Even though the picture in this print has now lost its colour, we still run it because of its unique six track magnetic sound,” Murphy said.
“Further to this the fact that Pink Floyd did a special sound mix just for these prints.
The result is a breathtaking soundtrack that can only be heard in this way. Add to this that this print is the last one known to exist in the world (outside of the Academy Archive). It’s a special event.”
Details: https://suntheatre.com.au/wp-cinema/movie/S25PINKFLOYD/PINK+FLOYD+THE+WALL+in+70mm/
