The originality of nature determines the main trends in the Australian film industry. Chases, hunting, survival - all this in the wild against the backdrop of magnificent exotic landscapes. The flora and fauna that survived as a result of isolation from the outside world only add piquancy to the cinema masterpieces, distinguishing them from other paintings.
The conquest of European directors by Australian directors did not take place immediately. The industry has come a long way ups, downs, borrowing stories, technologies, and finally found its audience. We offer you a selection of the best, in our subjective opinion, Australian films based on Kinopoisk rating.
1
Hanging Rock Picnic (1975)
At the turn of the XIX - XX centuries, a group of college girls for girls, under the supervision of a strict teacher, go on a picnic to a huge ledge called "Hanging Rock". Here, inexplicable events happen to girls: from sharp bouts of fatigue and drowsiness, to mystical disappearances!
The highlight of the film, according to director Peter Weir, is the lack of a central character in the thick of things.
Critics' opinions about the film were very controversial. Some believed that the film was replete with hints of severe class inequality, propagating same-sex love. Others noticed the director’s amazing idea to show, as an example of a private event, the fate of Australia at the turn of the century.
2
Shine (1996)
Even for the most gifted people, the path to the pinnacle of glory is thorny. The famous Australian pianist David Helfgott, before shining with his talent and conquering the hearts of millions of listeners, was forced to encounter such life difficulties that anyone could be unsettled.
Betrayal of loved ones, domestic violence by the father, prolonged treatment in a psychiatric hospital. But thanks to his zeal and solid character, David nevertheless managed to enter one of the best music schools, gain worldwide fame.
The film gathered a whole bunch of prestigious awards, such as the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA.
3
Analyze It (1999)
One of the main mafiosi of New York fell into a depression! Sounds like a funny movie slogan. The crime comedy with Robert De Niro will not leave anyone indifferent, because it is hard to imagine that such a strange story could happen in real life.
Attack on the crime boss Paul Vitti and his “colleague” resulted in the second death. For Paul it was a bereavement, he completely stuck. Life brings him to a psychoanalyst who in a few days should bring him to a normal state.
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4
Cage for rabbits (2002)
The film, shot on the real story of the victims of the assimilation policy in Australia.
Harsh laws that made it possible to forcibly take away children from “non-white” families have broken more than one human destiny. Two sisters - Molly and Daisy, as well as their cousin Grace are seized and sent to a special camp, where they must be re-educated, made humble servants. Girls are not going to put up with fate and make an escape. Ahead they have a long, grueling journey home, 1,500 miles long along the net that protects the settlement from invasions of wild rabbits.
The psychological drama about survival and fortitude, which won the hearts of millions of viewers.
5
Boys Returning (2009)
One of the most touching Australian films about parental love.
Is it hard to be a single father? You will learn about this on the example of the protagonist Joe Warr. The life of a successful journalist was like a fairy tale - his beloved job, a beautiful wife and a wonderful little son. However, this state of affairs was prevented by an incurable disease and then the death of his wife. This event was a difficult test for the 6-year-old son. To help him move the grief, Joe goes on a trip with his son.
A terrible tragedy and bad relations with my mother-in-law help Joe to rethink his life. He decides to build a relationship with his eldest son from his first marriage. Can children find a common language, and Joe become an exemplary father? Find out!
6
Red dog (2011)
A drama about the difficult life of an Australian kelpie dog, awarded two prizes and many awards of the Australian Film Institute. The rebellious, ardent Red Dog appears in a remote mining village and completely changes the lifestyle of the population. Having become a universal favorite, the dog helps everyone to find love, hope, friends and happiness.
The film begins with the scene when the driver of the truck Thomas in one roadside bar watches how several men should kill a sick dog. But they don’t have enough spirit for this, because in their hearts there is a faint hope for the recovery of a four-legged friend.
Note that this touching picture is based on the real story of the legendary Australian dog.
7
The Great Gatsby (2013)
The film adaptation of the novel of the same name with a gorgeous star cast did not leave indifferent viewers, but film critics took the picture rather coldly. However, this did not prevent the Great Gatsby from acquiring a pair of Oscars.
The story of a Yale graduate about meeting and friendship with one of the richest people - Jay Gatsby.
Can anyone uncover the source of such wealth, solve the main secret of the rich man? With the death of Gatsby, the Age of Jazz and noisy parties ends. The life of each of the heroes will not be the same.
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8
Sugar (2014)
The only one in our rating is not an art film, but a film in the format of a reality show. But not telling about it would be a crime on the part of the editors of most-beauty.ru. In an era of craze for a healthy lifestyle, the Australian director and actor Damon Gamo decides on a kind of experiment. Gamo begins to eat exclusively “healthy food”. Gradually, he reveals many secrets of the food industry, demonstrates how much sugar and preservatives are fraught with foods marked with healthy.
So an actor with great heredity, during his experiment, shows the hidden side of the fashion for proper nutrition, tells how products take away our health.
This film will make you once again look at your plate!
9
For reasons of conscience (2016)
Mel Gibson’s fifth director’s work was included in the list of 250 best films in the history of cinema and was awarded such prestigious awards as the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTA.
Corporal Desmond Doss at an important historical moment for his country cannot remain on the sidelines and ask to volunteer in the army. However, his religion does not allow him to direct weapons at a living person. It is this fact that gives the authorities the right to send Doss to the tribunal. The intervention of his father still helped the young man become a military orderly and benefit his state during the battle of Okinawa.
Despite his ideological considerations, contrary to the requirements of wartime, the corporal was awarded the Medal of Honor - the highest military award in the United States.
10
Upgrade (2018)
Already in the near future, technologies will reach such a level that many tasks that are difficult for our time will cease to be so.
Gray - the main character of the film, together with his wife, have an accident, and then into the hands of bandits. As a result of these events, a woman dies, and Gray is paralyzed. One of Gray’s recent clients proposes to put a Stem implant, which will help the hero regain mobility and avenge the death of her beloved.
This operation is carried out secretly, since the implant has its own intelligence, and similar experiments on people are prohibited. Gray is very pleased with the returning functions of his body. But the question is: who really controls whom?
Summary
Gorgeous landscapes, amazing legends, ceremonies, the fantastic world of animals and plants in Australia attract viewers of different ages. New opportunities, locations for filming attract more and more foreign directors and producers to the country. So on the court of moviegoers come out bright, moving movie masterpieces.
Choose any and enjoy watching!