Blending sci-fi and lore, this enigmatic tale centres on the spirits that dwell in a far-flung part of the Australian wilderness, where they protect the land from those who wish to steal from it for personal gain. Director Rhys Day, who grew up in a rainforest town in Far North Queensland, brings a fresh perspective to an ancient tale, aided by stunning landscape cinematography and an eerie, provocative soundtrack.
Inspirado na história real do medalhista olímpico Ian Thorpe. Aos 15 anos, o prodígio da natação Benjamin Lane está prestes a encarar a maior competição de sua vida, podendo até chegar às Olimpíadas. Empurrado por seu implacável treinador e sua mãe Kim, ele leva uma vida rigorosa na piscina, mas solitária fora dela. Mas, quando seu pai distante é libertado da prisão, Benjamin precisa decidir entre uma vida com mais liberdades e o caminho para a glória olímpica.
Taking us through Bangarra Dance Theatre’s spectacular growth, we follow the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.
A young man reconciles ancient tradition with the modern, urban world in this debut feature from Stephen Page, artistic director of Australia’s renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre.
The Djarn Djarns is a comedy-drama very much suited for young people. It is a dance film with a sports feel, so culture and sport are not in competition.
The story involves a washed-up Irish boxer named Kid Snow who is finally given a chance to redeem himself when he is offered a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior, on a night that changed his life forever. When Kid Snow meets single mother Sunny, he is forced to contemplate a future beyond boxing.
After an unwanted visit from his brother, ex-dancer Johnny (Hunter Page-Lochard) goes searching in the bush for his missing dog, in what fast becomes a life or death situation.
