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Payback |
| Released |
1996 |
| Production Year |
1996 |
| Director |
Warwick Thornton
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| Comments |
Payback is part of the 'From Sand to Celluloid' collection of short Indigenous films.
The collection is produced in association with the Indigenous Branch of the Australian Film Commission and SBS Independent.
For Warwick Thornton, Writer, Director and DOP, it was essential that the cast have a direct understanding of "payback" under Aboriginal law.
The Old Man, Charlie Matjiwi, is an elder from Echo Island and a law and spiritual leader of the Gumatj people in Arnhemland.
Payback was selected for screenings in the Telluride Film Festival, USA, 1996; selected Cinema Des Antipodes in France, 1996; and , selected for screening at Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival in France, 1997. |
| Synopsis |
Paddy has been incarcerated for 20 years only to be punished under Aboriginal law the day he is released. Relying on powerful images and minimal dialogue, 'Payback' explores the significance of Aboriginal law for Aboriginal people and the complexities of punishment under two different laws. |
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References ( click to view )
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| journal - A Vital Voice: Indigenous Drama Metro. pp.24-27 |
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Tim Hunter
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| Discusses the selection process for the From Sand To Celluloid collection of short indigenous films and the film bodies which have supported the drama initia...[full record]
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| newspaper - Aboriginal films open doors for all. Courier-Mail. 12-07-1996. p.18 |
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Sandra McLean
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| Provides a brief synopsis of the From Sand to Celluloid collection accompanied by a review of individual film titles.
Includes comments from Wal Saunders, ...[full record]
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| journal - From Sand to Celluloid: New Stories From Indigenous Filmmakers 147 |
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Author Unknown
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| Provides a brief synopsis of individual titles within the From Sand To Celluloid collection of shorts.
Includes comments from Wal Saunders, AFC Indigenous ...[full record]
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| newspaper - Indigenous film-makers will show their stuff Koori Mail. 13-03-1996. p.26 |
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Author Unknown
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| Provides a brief synopsis of individual films within the From Sand To Celluloid collection.
Includes a comment upon the diversity of themes addressed by the...[full record]
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| newspaper - On screen dreaming The Sydney Morning Herald. 12-04-1996. p.M.4 |
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Ruth Hessey
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| Review of The From Sand To Celluloid collection with particular emphasis on Two Bob Mermaid, Fly Peewee, Fly and Black Man Down.
Discusses visual styles, co...[full record]
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| newspaper - Television The Age. 13-07-1996. p.16 |
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Dennis Pryor
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| Includes a review of the From Sand To Celloud Collection and provides brief synopses of the individual titles.
Offers a perspective on the political, emoti...[full record]
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| newspaper - Worlds apart: resoundingly black and hopelessly blue Emerald Hill Times. 17-04-1996. p.Unknown |
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Author Unknown
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| A review of the From Sand To Celluloid collection which focuses on No Way To Forget, Two Bob Mermaid and Payback.
Discusses narrative structures, themes, st...[full record]
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