Adelaide Film Festival melts bones with sound, purely for fun

Will you like Hotel Mumbai? Adelaide Film Festival road tests it with the Australian premiere.
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Image: Tilda Cobham-Hervey in the pomp of the early scenes.

The Adelaide Film Festival opened with a literal bang last night with a brand new feature film and a double launch.

Over the last few years head inspirer Amanda Duthie has brought zest to the opening with imaginative ways to use space. This one kicked off with a lovely collection of production shots launched at the Samstag Gallery as the audience spilled between marquee, open forecourt and the moderne building itself. 

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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.