The Academy-Award-nominated director of There Will be Blood, Boogie Nights and Magnolia will conduct media interviews and walk the red carpet at the inaugural event on October 24 before travelling to Melbourne in support of the film.Described by the LA Times as "bristling with vivid moments and unbeatable acting", The Master took home awards for best director and actor at the recent Venice International Film Festival and is already garnering early Oscar buzz.With performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, it's no surprise The Master is the most anticipated film release of the year, for any cinema lover. We can't wait to share The Master with our audience and then party the night away on Cockatoo Island in glamorous, harbour city style, befitting a premiere of this significance."
The Master is rated MA 15+ and will be released in Australian cinemas on November 8, 2012.
Melbourne cinephiles can rejoice even more when The Master hits The Astor Theatre in December in glorious 70mm!