There are many distinct styles of filmmaking that reflect a culture’s identity. Let’s break down what makes Australian films unique.
Australia has always been an important part of film history. In fact, the very first multi-reel feature film was the Australian-made The Story of the Kelly Gang released in 1906. So it’s no wonder that over the years, the films from down underdeveloped a distinctness all their own. Sure, the accents can be a dead giveaway, but there are other elements, sometimes difficult to define, that make a film Australian.
So what does make a film Australian? Is it where it’s made? Where it’s set? The cast and crew? The style of its characters and setting? The answer is a complicated mix of all of these elements that coalesce to give any particular movie an ineffable Australian feel.
Though the answer can be difficult to define, in his video on The Beauty of the Aussie Film, Collector Creations talks through some of the defining traits of great Australian cinema.
Author: Ari Jacobson
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
