International Film Studies Collection
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Beamafilm's International Film Studies Collection offers a rich exploration of global cinema showcasing cultural heritage and the evolution of storytelling through film. Spanning various genres, eras, and regions, this collection showcases the artistry of filmmaking and the unique narratives behind iconic and lesser-known works. From David Gulpilil's iconic journey bridging cultures to the pioneering work of Alma Brooks, Rupert Kathner and Charles Chauval through Academy Award-winning director Bruce Beresford and contemporary stories of independent filmmakers from across the world, this collection is a treasure trove for cinema enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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Young Australian, Barry McKenzie, travels to England with his Aunt Edna after his father dies and a request is revealed in his will. Directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Barry Humphries, the Adventures of Barry McKenzie is an Aussie classic.
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A high seas coming-of-age yarn about set off Port Lincoln, SA.
An imaginative girl refuses the mould of Victorian society.
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Two teenage girls fight peer pressure in 1980's Australia. Having previously been in their own group, they desperately try to break into the "in" crowd before working to regain respect and equality again.
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A box-set collection of Australian classics from Charles Chauvel.
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In the Australian classic, a young Indigenous woman is caught between two cultures
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An infamous and daring true tale of mutiny at sea.
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Three courageous men join the Australian Imperial Force at the beginning of WWII.
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Ernie Dingo delivers an outstanding portrayal of Robert Tudawali, the first Aboriginal film star, whose lead role in Jedda is iconic in Australian cinema.
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A retrospective collection of Nicole Kidman's films from the 20th-century.
Two children set out to foil the thieves who have stolen their horse.
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A man obsessed with becoming the world's top windsurfer falls inlove with a rock star.
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The film shows how David Gulpilil was always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds.
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A bushranger and his accomplice terrorise the Australian countryside.
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"Show Me The Magic" takes us on an enthralling journey into the life and work of legendary Australian cinematographer Don McAlpine.
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In the late 1930s, Alma Brooks and Rupert Kathner began a movie-making spree.
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For the Teasdales, farming and film-making were an inter-related devotional practice, offering views into the psychological, social and economic complexities of a wondrous and sophisticated rural world.
The story of Safaa Dabour, a religious Muslim from Nazareth, who established the first and only Arab cinematheque in Israel.
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A journey in time through the eyes of two generations of filmmakers, at the same remote island in Greece from the 70s up until now.
Years after meeting a jazzman in Australia, an outback trumpeter goes to Paris and meets him again.
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When filmmaker Janet Merewether could no longer ignore her loudly ticking biological clock, she chose to have a child on her own.
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In WWI, a local telegram man becomes the bearer of bad news for his community.
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A Chinese-trained agent heads for Perth, Australia, on a mission to stop the drug lord responsible for the death of his partner.
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A collection of films directed by Alister Barry showing archival footage of the effects of Neoliberalism transforming New Zealand.
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In 1973 Alister Barry joined the crew of a protest boat (The Fri) to Mururoa Atoll, where the French Government were testing nuclear weapons.
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This feature documentary tells the story of the neoliberal revolution in New Zealand from its origins in the early 1980s to the mid 1990s.
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New Zealand, 1984. The newly elected Labour government turned unemployment into a tool of economic management with the aim of controlling inflation.
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A documentary exploring the battle over public education in New Zealand from the 1980s through the 1990s.
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Twenty years of political struggle to reduce NZ's emissions and avert disaster.
An extraordinary story of political corruption in NZ.
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The essence of chic and a beautiful woman, Audrey Hepburn bought a certain ‘magic’ quality to the screen. This is a very special look at one of Hollywood’s most memorable and treasured icons.
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This documentary delves into the history, impressive body of work - including acting and directing - and influence on the film industry, of Clint Eastwood, a famous American actor and director.
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Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous and adored icons of the 20th century. Our fascination with this quintessential Hollywood Superstar lives on to this day in the many iconic photographs, films and legends about Marilyn Monroe.
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One of the worldʼs favourite action men, Ford has been entertaining audiences for decades with his weary charm and unique blend of strength and sensitivity. From Indiana Jones, to Han Solo, Ford is a chameleon to be admired in the acting world!
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