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An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Matthew Burton

‘Bring Out a Briton’ was a short appeal for Australians to help the Immigration Department in its plan to form and assist a ‘Bring...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Chips Rafferty

This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Richard Meale

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Moneta Eagles

Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Nigel Lovell

Part 1 of the History of Australian Cinema series. Australian cinema from the very beginning, from the newsreels, ethnographic and actuality films,...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Reg Perry

A short documentary film by Peter Weir featuring the music of Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Indelible Murtceps and The Captain Matchbox Whoopee...

Genre: Documentary

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Traces the life and artistic development of the Aboriginal painter, the late Albert Namatjira. His environment, his introduction to painting, his...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Albert Namatjira

Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the New South Wales...

Genre: Documentary

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George Reynolds, recently discharged from the army, tells his father of his plans to marry and relax. Reynolds Snr tells his son that if Australia is...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Wilfrid Thomas

This film takes the form of a psychiatric session, using the metaphor as a way to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Cast: Charles Little

A small city in the tropical north of Queensland, Cairns boasts a life that is leisurely and comfortable. The tempo quickens, however, at...

Genre: Documentary

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The way of life for people living along the tropic of Capricorn in Queensland 1965. Farming and mining are the main industries in this area of...

Genre: Documentary

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Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high. ...

Genre: Documentary

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Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian...

Genre: Documentary

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A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Jack Davey

Industries in Northern Queensland.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Leonard Teale

Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Ian Dunlop

Part 2 of the History of Australian Cinema series. Covering the 1920s and 30s. From an origin that promised so much, the Australian film production...

Genre: Documentary

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Canberra, the National Capital of Australia, is a city which has been planned; a place where modern living is enriched by a lovely setting. But the...

Genre: Documentary

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