G | 222 Mins | 1959 | DCP | US | D: William Wyler

Swords-and-sandals epic starring Charlton Heston in the title role as a Jewish prince in Jerusalem at the time of Christ. When Ben Hur refuses to betray Jewish dissidents to the Roman authorities, he pays a terrible price.

Culminating in the famous chariot race, Ben-Hur’s lavish scenes evoke the opulence of the ancient Roman world.

“A great adventure, full of excitement, visual beauty, thrills and unsurpassed cinema artistry.” – The Hollywood Reporter

The details

What: Screening of Ben Hur
When: Sat 31 May 1:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $12-16pp. Tickets available via NFSA.