THE GIANTS - F2F Film Weekend

A new cinema event is happening at this year's Oberon Field to Forest Festival - two very special screenings of THE GIANTS held at the iconic Malachi Gilmore Hall over the last weekend of March.

From the makers of FREEMAN (ABC, 2020), THE GIANTS explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in this cinematic portrait of environmental folk hero and gay icon Bob Brown who took green politics to the centre of power. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a masterclass that draws on Bob’s 50 years of inspiring activism, from the Franklin campaign for Tasmania’s last wild river, to today’s battle for the Tarkine rainforest.

The extraordinary life of Bob Brown began in Oberon. His father was an Oberon policeman and Bob cherishes the his roots in Central West NSW. Told in Bob’s own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia’s giant trees, brought to the screen with stunning cinematography and breathtaking forest animations.

"This innovative portrait of Bob Brown will stun and delight you.”

– SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Inspiring and beautiful. THE GIANTS is beautifully balanced, ruminative and rousing.”

– THE GUARDIAN

“A powerful documentary that should inspire as much as it moves.”

– THE CURB

"Every Australian needs to see it.”

– GERALDINE BROOKS, PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR

"It is difficult to overstate the power of such a film. But after you leave the cinema, expect the first tree you see to faintly glow.”

– HONI SOIT (SYDNEY UNI)

“Sublime. Few documentaries or biopics have captivated me as much as this one.”

– MOVIEDOC

Your $10 (plus booking fee) ticket includes a serving of popcorn, flavoured by local Oberon produce.

Tickets at the door are $12 General Admission, includes a serving of popcorn.

Brought to you by Oberon Council and the Malachi.