Dangal- Free Movie screening
What to expect
Share a plate, play some games and watch Dangal, the inspiring true story of a father who trained his daughters to be wrestling champions.
Lane Cove Cinema Club is a space for our community to come together and enjoy films. We focus on independent cinema and stories from around the world, including non-English language films and works by underrepresented filmmakers. The club is all about sharing the joy of film and creating a sense of connection and belonging.
This month we’re screening Dangal (2016), one of the most-loved Indian films ever made. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra and Sakshi Tanwar, it’s based on the real-life story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler in rural Haryana who trains his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become world-class wrestlers.
Against village tradition and a lot of doubters, the girls train alongside the boys and fight their way to the international stage.
It’s funny, moving and full of heart: a story about family, grit and breaking barriers. Dangal won the Filmfare Award for Best Film and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Hindi with English subtitles • 161 minutes • Family-friendly
What to expect
- 6:00 PM – Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country and an introduction to Cinema Club from Lane Cove Council
- 6:05-6:30 PM – Share a plate and meet your neighbours. Bring a dish to share and your own drinks (BYOD).
- 6:30-7:00 PM – Family-friendly games before the film
- 7:00 PM – Dangal begins
- 9:40 PM – Film concludes
Good to know
- Bring a plate to share; drinks are BYOD.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible with step-free entry and lift access.
- Getting there: buses run from Wynyard to Lane Cove Interchange, a short walk away. On-street parking is available nearby.
- Cinema Club is community-led, and we’d love your suggestions for future screenings and our growing film library.
