The Sound of Music (1965)

A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. The Sound of Music is the winner of five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. Maria (Julie Andrews) is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When the Navy captain Georg Von Trapp writes to the convent asking for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, Maria is given the job. This event is part of Silver Spotlight: Marvellous Matinees at DAC A year-round programme of flicks, frills and thrills in the afternoon. Spend some time with timeless classics and sing and sway to retro rhythms and nostalgic melodies. View the full programme here. 174 mins (running time) 20 mins intermission