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  • On a film set with a crew member shooting stop motion figures.
  • Puppets on the a Pinocchio film set showing Geppetto and Pinocchio.
  • A still image from a film with fairy creatures in front of a large tree with a door.
  • A still image from a film showing three marionettes on a stage with a devil-like creature at the side of the stage playing a violin.
20 Nov – 18 Apr

Lifelike

  • Film
  • Exhibition

Beloved, eerie and unforgettable characters, from Pinocchio and E.T. to the wild imagination of Jim Henson’s workshop, have shaped how we experience movies. These iconic hand-crafted creatures spark wonder, joy, nostalgia, fear and fascination.

Explore the craft, performance and invention that bring unforgettable screen characters to life, from ingenious handmade mechanisms and animatronics to contemporary digital wizardry.

Explore original puppets, concept art and behind-the-scenes materials from iconic films including Pinocchio, Anomalisa, Jurassic Park, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, plus Australian TV classics. Get up close to rarely seen sketches and uncover the craft and creative ingenuity behind some of cinema's most memorable puppets and creatures.

Joyful, surprising and deeply human, Lifelike invites you to rediscover the wonder of puppets and why you can’t help believing they’re alive.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 20 Nov
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 21 Nov
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 22 Nov
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 23 Nov
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Tue 24 Nov
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Wed 25 Nov
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Thu 26 Nov
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Fri 27 Nov
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Sat 28 Nov
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Sun 29 Nov
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Mon 30 Nov
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Wed 2 Dec
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Location

ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)

Price and bookings

From $17 to $27

Adult / general $27
Senior $25
Student / concession $20
Children $17
Book online for Lifelike

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8663 2200
  • email address: info@acmi.net.au
  • Visit website for Lifelike
Facebook page for Lifelike Instagram page for Lifelike

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio description
  • Auslan interpreted
  • Mobility access
  • Relaxed/low sensory
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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