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The Bronze Mirror (2007)
On his way home from the village market, a man finds a bronze mirror which has fallen from a passing noblewoman’s carriage. The man mistakes his own reflection for that of a lucky spirit who will help make him rich. ... [read more]
The Dunera Boys – Episode 3 (1985)
This four part miniseries is based on the true story of a group of Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany only to be treated as enemy aliens when they arrived in Britain. They were sent to Australia on the ship ... [read more]
Touch the Sun – Devil’s Hill (c1988)
It is 1950. Badge (Alexander 'Mathew’ Jacobs) lives on a remote farm in Tasmania’s rugged southwest, with his parents Dave (Peter Hehir) and Jessie (Mary Haire). It is hard life but the family is full of hope as they battle ... [read more]
The Big Gig – Series 1 Episode 1 (1989)
A live comedy-variety show featuring stand-up comedians, sketch comedy and music. [read more]
The Picture Woman (1997)
An elderly woman (voiced by Arianthe Galani) recalls a lifelong ritual of taking a picture of herself every other day, always in the same position. Her father started the ritual when she was a baby and she has continued it ... [read more]
Australia Post – We Deliver 3 (1988)
These are three of a series of television commercials promoting Australia Post’s new corporate identity as well as its products and services, and featuring the ‘We Keep Australia Posted’ song. [read more]
The Fourth Wish (1974)
James Casey (John Meillon) is a single father attempting to grant his terminally ill son Sean (Mark Shields-Brown) three wishes before he dies. Sean wants to own a dog, be reunited with his mother and to meet the Queen. To ... [read more]
The Tightrope Dancer (1989)
The Tightrope Dancer is about Vali Myers, a beguiling and eccentric artist who lived a provocative, thoughtful, fearless, humorous and passionate life. In 1989, Myers straddles life in a 14th century cottage in an isolated valley near Positano, Italy with ... [read more]
The Cheaters (silent) (1929)
Bill Marsh (Arthur Greenaway) serves a 20-year prison sentence for embezzling from businessman John Travers (John Faulkner). On his release Marsh forms a criminal organisation whose members include his daughter Paula Marsh (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’), and whose ... [read more]
The Big House (2000)
When a young man, Sonny (Kick Gurry), enters prison for the first time, ‘lifer’ Williams (Tony Martin) takes him under his wing. Williams offers protection from predators like Jacko (Gary Sweet) but, as Sonny finds out, expects something in return. ... [read more]
Bran Nue Dae (2009)
Broome boy Willy (Rocky McKenzie) must choose between studying to become a priest or following his heart and pursuing his love for Rosie (Jessica Mauboy). Rosie, an aspiring singer, loves to hang out at the bar and is invited to ... [read more]
A Kid Called Troy (1993)
Eight-year-old Troy has contracted AIDS from his mother. His father, Vince, cares for him now that his mother has died. Troy requires hospital treatment and drugs to delay the effects of the medical condition. Troy’s death is not in ... [read more]
General Motors Holden – Holden’s Got More Horses (1966)
This television advertisement for the 1966 'turbo-smooth’ Holden HR is squarely aimed at a male audience. [read more]
Lowering the Tone: 45 Years of Robyn Archer (1993)
Australian singer Robyn Archer has been acclaimed worldwide for her cabaret singing. This biographical documentary looks into Archer’s life in 1993. Archer speaks frankly about her personal life and the singing projects that she most enjoyed. Archer re-visits her ... [read more]
Homicide – The Decimal Point (1965)
What starts out looking like a straightforward crime committed in self-defence becomes a complicated double murder investigation and prompts homicide detectives to reopen an old file. One of the murder victims, a prison escapee, was a suspect in a robbery ... [read more]
Li’l Elvis and the Truckstoppers – Caught in a Trap (1997)
Li’l Elvis (Stig Wemyss) is sick of performing Elvis music everyday in his parent’s roadhouse, but his parents Grace (Lynda Gibson) and Len (David Cotter) rely on him to keep the customers coming in, as they desperately need the money. ... [read more]
Disturber of the Peace (c1945)
Disturber of the Peace is about how the noise we make may disturb other people when they are trying to sleep. The film examines the many ways sleep may be disturbed, whether it is by noisy neighbours, traffic or neglected ... [read more]
Mum’s the Word – Episode 9 (2003)
A group of women, including actress Zoe Carides and broadcaster Amanda Keller, discuss body image before and after pregnancy with presenter Rebecca le Tourneau. [read more]
Night (2007)
This documentary is a meditation on the nature of night and how people experience it. It combines beautiful and mesmerising images of the nocturnal with an exquisite and varying symphonic score. People of all ages, sexes and cultures, in voice-over ... [read more]
Yanks Down Under (1983)
This documentary, made in 1983, profiles some Americans who have made Australia their home, and become successful in the entertainment business. It features people like Don Lane, Marcia Hines and theatre director Hayes Gordon. [read more]
