Warren Ellis, the multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, will tour a string of special Q&A events this June ahead of the release of his new documentary, Ellis Park.
At select screenings, Ellis will be joined on stage by filmmaker Justin Kurzel (Nitram, Snowtown) for an in-person conversation about the film.
Ellis Park follows the musician’s unexpected passion project far from the spotlight: a wildlife sanctuary deep in the Sumatran jungle. Co-founded by Ellis and led by Dutch-born vet Femke den Haas, the sanctuary rescues trafficked and mistreated animals, nursing them back to health with the help of a devoted team of conservationists.
Described as a “fly-on-the-wall” look at both the creative process and grassroots activism, Ellis Park promises to offer an intimate portrait of an artist, and a powerful reminder of what collective action can achieve.
The film will premiere as part of the Sydney Film Festival and Vivid Sydney, before rolling out to cinemas across the country in June. You can check out the official trailer below.
Further screening information and tickets are available here.
Ellis and The Dirty Three made a long-awaited return last year with Love Changes Everything, their first album in over a decade. The record follows 2012’s Toward the Low Sun, which was widely praised at the time of its release.
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Warren Ellis Q&A Events
Further screening information and tickets are available here.
Thursday, June 5th
Luna Leederville, Perth, WA
Warren Ellis virtual Q&A
Friday, June 6th
The Astor, Melbourne, VIC
Warren Ellis and Justin Kurzel in-person Q&A
Saturday, June 7th
Palace Regent Cinema, Ballarat, VIC
Warren Ellis and Justin Kurzel in-person Q&A
Saturday, June 7th
Cinema Nova, Melbourne, VIC
Warren Ellis in-person Q&A
Sunday, June 8th
State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Sydney Film Festival premiere & Vivid Sydney “An Evening with Warren Ellis” event
