Join Cinema Nova for a preview screening of Tomorrow When the War Began, based on John Marsden’s bestselling novel, followed by a discussion on the book to film adaptation, hosted by Paul Verhoeven (Triple J). Panel members include: Lorelei Vashti (The Age Green Guide); Richard Watts (Triple R); Mel Campbell (ThreeThousand) & Hilary Harper (774).

Pick a side, book or film!

Based on John Marsden’s classic novel, one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed young adult series ever in Australian literature history, Tomorrow When The War Began is the story of a group of teenagers whose lives are suddenly and violently upended by a foreign military invasion. Eight country teenagers are enjoying a camping trip and the last days of their school holidays. The outside world becomes a distant memory until several squads of low-flying jets make an unexpected appearance in the night sky. Returning home, the teenagers discover something is terribly wrong. Power has been cut, pets and live-stock are dead, everyone’s families have vanished and the local showground have been turned into a prison by military force. When the forces become alerted to their presence, the group must band together and fight back against the mysterious enemy. One of the first true Australian action films since Mad Max , this is a gripping, graphic tale of war and power, sure to be an instant Aussie classic.