Unknown Pleasures presents a 50th Anniversary screening of Pure Shit by Bert Deling (1942-2022), a rollicking drug-trip comedy-caper indie classic. Q&A with Bob Weis (the film’s producer), moderated by Adrian Danks (RMIT, Melbourne Cinémathèque).

One of the most unclassifiable of Australian films, a rollicking heroin narrative, B-grade yet still clearly with artistic integrity. No subsequent drug film in Australia has been able to match its energy, wit, humour, or sheer joie de vivre. Reviled by many, it’s also been celebrated by many, and had a great (but limited) 2009 DVD release. Featuring a killer cast led by Gary Waddell, it is one of only 3 features made by director Bert Deling.

Presented by Unknown Pleasures, a series of screenings curated by Chris Luscri & Bill Mousoulis, featuring the best of Australian indie cinema, both new and old, with discussions with the filmmakers.
www.pureshitauscinema.com/unknown_pleasures.html

“A see-it-to-believe-it classic.”
– Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian

“The most kinetic Australian film ever made.”
– Rolf de Heer, Pure Shit DVD release

Rating

R18+

Duration

77 MINS