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AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE SCREENING

In 1999, against the tense backdrop of the crumbling Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon, architect Yacov Rechter (Jon Voight) is commissioned to build a military memorial honouring fallen soldiers of the Christian South Lebanon Army. Tensions ignite when Yacov's idealistic architect son, Amon (Joseph Mazzello), challenges him to transforms the concept into a monument honouring all war victims – Christian and Muslim alike. As father and son clash over loyalty, complicity and art, their creative journey mirrors that of a nation divided, with the monument becoming a haunting symbol of a peace that never lasts.

Directed by Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, X-Men), Monument is a gripping historical drama which explores the personal cost of artistic integrity in a timely and thought-provoking manner. Notably, the film features a stirring orchestral score by composer Kenneth Lampl, which has been nominated for Feature Film Score of the Year at the 2026 APRA AMCOS Screen Music Awards.

The screening will be introduced by ANU Professor of Music and film composer Kenneth Lampl. Following the film, Ken will take part in a Q&A discussing the score, his creative process and the role of music in the film.

Professor Kenneth Lampl is an acclaimed American composer and academic who serves as Convenor of Composition at the Australian National University. Educated at Juilliard and mentored by John Williams, he has scored over 100 films and video games, including Pokémon: The First Movie and 2067. Beyond cinema, his diverse career spans Billboard-charting orchestral arrangements for rock bands, classical choral works, and dark ambient music under the moniker "No One Is Listening".

113 mins | 2026

The ANU Film Group is Australia’s largest film society and has been screenings films for the Canberra community since 1966 – 60 years ago. We screen more than 200 films a year with memberships beginning from just $15 for a week to $90 for a full 365 days of films. Memberships are open to all and can be purchased at the door on the night. Screenings take place at the Cinema in the Lowitja O'Donohue Cultural Centre, Kambri. Tickets are free and can be reserved using the following link: .