Iconic Australian Movies by Chloe

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

20161513 — 2014-10-28 01:31:20 UTC

'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' made in 1994 follows the adventures of three cross-dressing Australians as they travel through the outback to perform in a show. This movie was controversial in how it addressed different sexual preferences and broadcasted the fact to a large audience. It's international success and importance stems from how they showed cross-dressing entertainers and others of different preferences in a positive way.

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Crocodile Dundee

20161513 — 2014-10-28 01:32:04 UTC

'Crocodile Dundee' was the second highest grossing film in America in 1986, the year the movie was premiered. 'Crocodile Dundee showed the laid back style of Australia and it's beautiful outback scenery as it showed the story of Mick Dundee when he is confronted with an American reporter. The film was Australia's biggest success in the film industry and gave a boost to both the Australian Film Industry and tourism in Australia.

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Mad Max

20161513 — 2014-10-28 01:32:59 UTC

Another film which was released in the 1970's film revival was 'Mad Max. This movies focused on a darker side of Australia as an Australian police officer who once had everything to live for turns into a mad man remaking vengeance on those who took his best friend, wife and baby away from him. The film shows how Max's life spirals down into darkness as he enters the world of revenge. Mad Max, which had high international success, dealt with a near apocalyptic scenario where the police can only do so much to stop the social collapse. Mad Max also achieved two sequels which weren't as popular as the original

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Jedda

20161513 — 2014-11-06 03:26:23 UTC

'Jedda', released in 1955, is based on a woman of the same name. Jedda is an indigenous woman who was raised by a white family but when she was sixteen, she was abutted by an aboriginal man named Marbuck. The film shows the stories of these two characters as they struggle with their culture and those around them. Jedda was the first Australian film to been be filmed in colour and it also was the first Australian film to have two aboriginal lead characters. The film took the emotional lives of aboriginal people seriously and didn't provide any anti-indigenous propaganda.

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Red Dog

20161513 — 2014-11-06 03:28:38 UTC

Filmed in 2011, 'Red Dog' was very popular for Australian Audiences. The film is based upon the legend of Red Dog, a kelpie which traveled the land through Western Australia. There is a statue erected of Red Dog which can be seen in Dampier. The film adaptation translates the story with the kelpie looking for his original master and in the process brings together a whole community. While the movie was a big hit in Australia, the movie wasn't as well received in other countries but this movie still is important to the film culture of Australia regardless of international value.

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Muriel's Wedding

20161513 — 2014-11-06 03:28:57 UTC

'Muriel's Wedding' is about a socially awkward girl named Muriel who is obsessed with ABBA songs and dreams of having the perfect wedding. This dream is shared by a multitude of people but the problem concerning Muriel is that she has never been on a date before. She is also ridiculed by her more fashion conscientious friends and lives in the dead end town of Porpoise Spit. She ends up running away from Porpoise spit and her life turns upside down. This romantic comedy deals with the harsh reality of attaining ones goal but does so through light comedic effects. 'Muriel's Wedding' was decently received in both Australia and Internationally.

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Australia

20161513 — 2014-11-06 03:29:20 UTC

The 2008 film, 'Australia', performed well in Australian cinema but didn't perform as well in America. The film, however, was received well in other counties. The film deals with a number of issues and drags on to be an incredibly long movie, which was a reason for its share of bad reviews. 'Australia' shows the role of Drovers in olden day Australia and it also shows the issue of racism and the stolen generation.

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Galipoli

20161513 — 2014-11-18 02:22:02 UTC

1981's Gallipoli' spouted themes of mateship, larrikinism and disdain for authority. The movie impacted Australia's pop culture and identity as it confronted the British role in the Gallipoli campaign and demonstrated the conduct of the Australian troops. While the film had historical errors, they were ignored as the themes from the film prevailed much higher. Gallipoli is now used in high school history lessons. The film also brought the history of the Gallipoli campaign to everyone's attention for more than just the history. It links to the Australian identity.

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Strictly Ballroom

20161513 — 2014-11-18 02:22:09 UTC

'Strictly Ballroom', released in 1992, focuses on the story of protagonist Scott Hastings, a ballroom dancer. Scott Hastings tries to find his own style, causing his partner to quit. He then finds his new partner, an armature named Fran. Together these two try to show everyone that their are new steps to ballroom as they try to win the Australian Pan Pacific Championships. 'Strictly ballroom' was extremely popular in Australia and was also well received internationally grossing at AUS $80million box office. Strictly Ballroom is in the top ten highest grossing Australian films.

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Picnic at Hanging Rock

20161513 — 2014-11-18 02:22:23 UTC

'Picnic at Hanging Rock' was released in 1975 during the '1970's film boom.' The film received oversees attention and portrayed a uniquely Australian story. The film was based on a novel of the same name. The film plays with uncertainty in human emotions as it captures the audience in the mystery of the three vanishing students and teachers from their field trip at the hanging rock.

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