| Title |
Hammers Over the Anvil |
| Copyright Title |
Hammers Over the Anvil |
| Released |
1993 |
| Production Year |
1991 |
| Director |
Ann Turner
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| Countries of Production |
Australia |
| Comments |
This film explores the notion of family in a stereotypical outback Australian setting. Alan, dislikes that his father is no longer the infamous 'bushman' he once was, but rather a tailor who enjoys a good drink at the pub. Alan's mother died long before so his family isn't as 'ideal' as what he would have liked. East Driscoll is an exciting horseman who's middle name is practically adventure. When East and Grace start their relationship, Alan is supportive and watches them dancing - the picture of perfection. Although maybe Alan wishes for parents like East and Grace, their relationship isn't easy either, as Grace is a wealthy married woman. When East is involved in a horse accident Grace finally decides that it is him she wants to be with. Alan, all this while is a supporting friend on a mission of self discovery. His friendship to the couple, although at first strains his relationship with his father, ultimately provides a way for Alan to reconcile himself with his own identity and the love he has for his own lop-sided family.
The film, although stereotypical in portraying certain characters, is a great overall drama. Turner manages to balance the stereotypical elements of bushmen and ladies with a real insight into a child suffering from polio who wants to be somebody else. In the end, Turner presents the idea that no-matter who your family is, they are just as unique and therefore perfect as anyone else.
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| Synopsis |
Alan Marshal a young boy crippled by polio, struggles with his identity in a family missing a mother and with a father who drinks. He idolises East Driscoll, an unruly horseman who becomes infatuated with an married older woman, Grace McAlister. Things suddenly take a turn for the worse meaning that East's relationship with Grace is challenged and Alan must do his best to help out. Through this tumultuous time, Alan establishes a better relationship with his own father and a better acceptance of himself. |
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