Balloon - arthouse screening

In 1979, two families in East Germany came up with an extraordinary plan: escape to the West by building their own hot-air balloon.

Based on a true story, Balloon follows the Strelzyk and Wetzel families as they secretly design and construct a balloon capable of carrying eight people across the heavily guarded East German border. With the authorities closing in, every test flight, mistake and last-minute adjustment brings them closer to discovery.

A gripping story of ingenuity, courage and determination, Balloon turns an extraordinary escape attempt into a tense and surprisingly intimate thriller.

INFO

• Date/Time: Wednesday 7 October - 4:00pm screening time

• Duration: 2 hr 5 min

• Rated: PG

• Tickets: $12 (plus non-refundable booking fee)

• Bistro opening hours - Dinner: 5:30pm to 8:00pm (bookings recommended)