| Reference Type |
chapter
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| Title |
A century of Australian cinema |
| Chapter/Web article title |
Developing pictures: Australian cinema (1970-1995) |
| Author(s) | Peter Kemp |
| Editor(s) | James Sabine, |
| Town |
Port Melbourne |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-00-1995 |
| Citation Date |
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| Page Number |
172-197 |
| Comments |
This chapter is extremely informative in its documentation of films made in Australia between 1975 and 1995. Peter Kemp refers to this period in Australia's cinematic history as "our coming-of-age". Kemp uses this frame of reference in order to convey a journey of epic proportions; from "isolated confusion" to "globally mobile self-confidence".
Overall, the chapter is an interesting overview and worthwhile for those requiring a relatively brief, yet concise account of Australia's cinematic history. This history can be viewed as a guide to the Australian psyche reflected in filmic discourse.
It is important to note that there are a number of outstanding chapters presented in this book, all of which contribute to a wonderful account of Australia's cinematic history.
In addition to Peter Kemp, chapters have been written by; Pat Laughren, Diane Collins, William D. Routt, Ina Bertrand, Conrad Hamann, Albert Moran, Deb Verhoeven, Barrett Hodsdon and McKenzie Wark with an introduction by Phillip Adams.
The book was published to coincide with the celebrations surrounding a century of Australian cinema.
Kemp contextualises Walkabout as the start of a cinematic journey from 'desperation and confusion', through to 'rebellion and individualism' (Mad Max).
Kemp seeks to draw generalisations about Australian culture by tracing the themes of films, "from Walkabout to Crocodile Dundee"(174). Walkabout is referred to as a film about 'growing up' as much as the culture clash. It's photography is noted as outstanding, and about as thought-provoking as its inconclusive narrative.
This article includes a still from Walkabout of the three lead actors. |
| Synopsis |
This chapter is one in a series documenting the history of cinema in Australia. The book is beautifully presented and contains a large array of still photographs to support the chronology. |
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