An Evening of Artistic Film, Fine Wine & Quiet Company
Join us for a special UnScene Film Night — an evening of artistic film, conversation, and great food. You’ll join fellow film lovers for a screening of the award-winning Australian drama 15 Amore. Afterwards, take part in an intimate Q&A with Steve Bastoni and writer-director Maurice Murphy.
Purchase a drink from the bar and grab a bag of limitless popcorn. Sit back and enjoy a menu inspired by the film’s story – Spaghetti con Polette with garlic bread. As the lights dim, you step into 1940s rural Australia, where war, culture, longing, and love quietly shape everyday lives.
The Details
6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday 4th October 2025
The Angliss Room
The Film Starring Steve Bastoni
15 Amore is a 1998 Australian feature directed by Maurice Murphy and starring Steve Bastoni.
Maurice Murphy based the story on his own childhood experiences. It follows a mother and her three children living on a remote Australian farm during World War II. Their lives change when two Italian POWs join them. Later, a German-Jewish mother and daughter arrive seeking refuge.
The fragile arrangement grows into a deeply human story of connection and conflict. Emotional undercurrents rise, and cultural boundaries blur. The film offers a moving exploration of displacement, desire, and belonging.
Awards & Recognition for 15 Amore
15 Amore earned praise in Australia and overseas. It won three awards and received seven nominations, including:
- Audience Award, Aspen Filmfest (1998)
- Crystal Palm Award for Best Foreign Feature, Marco Island Film Festival (2000)
- NSW & ACT Gold Award, Australian Cinematographers Society
- Four AFI Award nominations (now AACTA Awards)
These achievements highlight the film’s enduring impact on Australian cinema.
Post-Screening Q&A with Steve Bastoni & Maurice Murphy
After the screening, the evening continues with a rare and personal conversation. You can ask questions, exchange impressions, and explore themes such as cultural identity, forbidden love, and the emotional cost of war. As a result, you’ll gain a deeper connection to the film and its creation.
About Steve Bastoni
Recognised for roles in Police Rescue and Neighbours, Steve Bastoni delivers emotional depth and restraint in 15 Amore. His performance earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the AACTA Awards. Over more than three decades, he has appeared in The Matrix Reloaded, Wentworth, The Water Diviner, and Poker Face.
Maurice Murphy: The Story Behind 15 Amore
Writer and director Maurice Murphy drew directly from his own childhood in wartime Australia to create 15 Amore. He is also known for The Aunty Jack Show and the much-loved film Fatty Finn. In addition, he served as Head of Entertainment at the ABC, influencing Australian television for years to come.
The Evening
6:00pm – 6:30pm | Arrival, drinks and popcorn
6:30pm – 7:00pm | Garlic bread and Spaghetti con Polette
7:15pm – 8:45pm | 15 Amore movie
8:45pm – 9:15pm | Q&A
An Evening of Artistic Film, Fine Wine & Quiet Company!
Make it a night to remember at UnScene Film Night. Enjoy the award-winning 15 Amore, then stay for a Q&A with Steve Bastoni and Maurice Murphy. Purchase a drink from the bar and enjoy a menu inspired by the film’s story.
Seats are limited, so gather your friends, choose your table, and join an evening that blends heartfelt storytelling, conversation, and connection.
Tickets
Early Bird: $60
General Release: $70
Please Note: 15 Amore contains mature themes and is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over.
