The Guard (John Michael McDonagh, 2011)
MA15+ | 96 Mins | 2011 | DCP | UK | D: John Michael McDonagh
Local Irish cop Gerry (Brendan Gleeson) is paired with uptight FBI agent Wendall (Don Cheadle) to bring down an international drug trafficking ring in this black comedy crime thriller. In signature McDonagh/Gleeson style, The Guard explores the good cop, bad cop trope with great wit and humour, resulting in a highly entertaining romp.
‘Among the most purely entertaining films of the year, which cuts its laughter with a dose of Celtic melancholy.’ – Empire
This film is part of the Irish Black Comedy series at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia: series passes available. In time for St. Patrick’s Day, explore a uniquely Irish take on black comedy.
The details
What: The Guard screening
When: Saturday 9 March at 7pm
Where: NFSA Canberra (Arc Cinema)
Cost: $12–16. Book tickets
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