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Adelaide Film Festival 2015: keeping a secret, awed by some old violins

The opening night of the Adelaide Film festival showcased a very local film, which was jus right for the night in surprising ways.

16 Oct 2015 12:00

David Tiley

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Detail of a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin made in 1740, sumptuous enough to be edible, which would be a very bad idea. Image via tarisio.com.

In a big city, a film festival opening night is decorated by the relevant government minister and maybe a mayor in a box seat. In the smaller city of Adelaide, the glitter was given an edge by an actual premier.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.