OPENING NIGHT: The Ballad of Wallis Island

eVENT type
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Venue
HOTA, Home of the Arts
Sat 3 May | 6:30PM
Thu 8 May | 12:00PM
Date
April 30, 2025
Time

RED CARPET 5:30PM FOR A 6:30PM SCREENING

Rating
Unclassified M
Price
$45
A Gold Coast exclusive event to celebrate Opening Night of the Gold Coast Film Festival 2025. Experience the thrill of the red carpet, the buzz of the crowd and the magic on the big screen. Don't miss this exclusive event - tickets are limited so book your seats now!

We are thrilled to present the Australian Premiere of The Ballad of Wallis Island, a fresh, big hearted comedy.

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Key), a eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Basden and Mulligan), to perform at a special, private event.

Directed by James Griffiths and stars Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford and Akemnji Ndifornyen.

The Gold Coast Film Festival 2025 Opening Night event is possible thanks to the support of our Major Partners Screen Queensland, Australia’s Gold Coast, Tourism and Events Queensland along with Experience Gold Coast and venue partner HOTA (Home of the Arts).

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