1 June 2024
USA | 1999 | English | Drama
Following French pop duo, Air’s sold-out Australian exclusive performances for Vivid LIVE, watch Sofia Coppola’s directorial debut, The Virgin Suicides featuring a score composed by the electronic music legends. Almost 25 years after its release, the cult classic is a coming-of-age favourite about five adolescent sisters in 1970s American suburbia. A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters sheltered by their strict, religious parents in suburban Detroit.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday 1 June 2024 | 12pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $30 |
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Run time
The duration of this event is 97 minutes.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
The advertised start time is the film start time. Venue doors will open approximately 15 minutes before the advertised film start time.
Age
This film is classified Mature Accompanied (MA 15+).
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The AtlanticA poetic meditation on the angst of teenagehood that’s at once deadly and dreamy.
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Set to an unforgettable score by French electronic duo Air
A dark comedy punctuated by moments of drama, Sofia Coppola’s debut feature explores the emotional underpinnings of a family starting to come apart at the seams in 1970s Midwestern America. The Virgin Suicides stars a breakout performance from Kirsten Dunst, alongside James Woods, Josh Hartnett, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.
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Cast and credits
Director Sofia Coppola
Screenplay Sofia Coppola, based on The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Producer Francis Ford Coppola, Julie Costanzo, Chris Hanley, Dan Halsted
Music Air
Starring James Woods, Kathleen Turner, Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, Scott Glenn, Michael Paré, Danny DeVito
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Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
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Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see their website for details.
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The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene. Please stay home if you feel unwell and read more about our flexible ticket options.
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Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
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