Truman Burbank is an insurance salesman leading an idyllic life on Seahaven Island. Little does he know, his entire life is a fabrication for the most popular reality TV show. As Truman starts to question his reality, he sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind his existence.
In 1959, a maverick teacher returns to his alma mater and uses poetry to inspire his students to think for themselves and seize the day.
During the Napoleonic Wars, Captain Aubrey of the British man-of-war HMS Surprise pursues the French privateer Acheron with his damaged ship and crew, hoping to take her down and tip the balance of power. Their pursuit leads them to Cape Horn and the Galapagos Islands, where they encounter the Acheron and engage in a battle using deception and strategy. The Surprise emerges victorious and Aubrey realizes that the French captain had tricked him. He decides to escort the Acheron to Valparaiso.
While protecting an Amish boy - who is the sole witness to a brutal murder - and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life is threatened. Detective John Book investigates the murder and uncovers corruption within the police force. He must protect the witnesses from the corrupt police officers and finds himself falling in love with the boy's mother, Rachel. As Book recovers in the Amish community, he forms a bond with the people and faces danger when the corrupt officers come after them.
During World War II, Janusz, a young Polish officer, is imprisoned in a Siberian gulag. Along with a group of fellow prisoners, they plan an audacious escape and embark on a perilous journey across thousands of miles to reach India.
Fearless follows the story of a man who miraculously survives a plane crash, but is haunted by guilt and survivor's guilt. As he adjusts to life after the tragedy, he grapples with his own mental health and confronts his fear of flying. Through solitude, therapy, and encounters with old friends, he learns to face his fears and find the strength to move on.
In 1900, a group of schoolgirls from a prestigious girls' boarding school go on a picnic to Hanging Rock in Australia. During the outing, four girls and a teacher mysteriously vanish without a trace, leaving the community in shock. The incident exposes the underlying sexual repression and societal constraints of the time, leading to sensational press coverage and an atmosphere of paranoia and tragedy.
In the year 1915, two Australian sprinters, Archy and Frank, join the army and are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign during World War I. As they experience the horrors of war, they form a close bond and face the reality of the failed military strategy in the battle of the Gallipoli Peninsula. The film explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the impact of war on young soldiers.
A lawyer in Australia starts experiencing strange and apocalyptic visions after defending five Aboriginal persons in a ritualized 'Tribal Murder'. As the visions intensify, the lawyer finds himself drawn towards a group of native people who seem to possess some insight into the true nature of the impending catastrophe.
An idealistic inventor takes his family to live in the remote jungle of Honduras, where their utopian dream turns into a dangerous obsession.
The Year of Living Dangerously is a captivating drama-romance film set in Jakarta, Indonesia during the 1960s. It follows the story of a foreign correspondent and a dwarf photographer who navigate a treacherous political landscape while falling in love. As tensions rise amidst civil war and martial law, their lives become intertwined with the events surrounding the presidency and the Hare Krishna movement. Through their experiences, the film offers a social commentary on power, love, and awakening during a dangerous time in history.
A man in New York City, who is in need of a green card, enters into a fake marriage with a woman. As they try to convince immigration officials that their marriage is legitimate, they begin to develop real feelings for each other.
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) is a dark comedy horror film set in a small Australian town called Paris. The town survives by causing fatal car accidents and salvaging the wreckage. When a young man named Arthur arrives in Paris, he discovers the town's sinister secret and becomes a target. As the townspeople try to possess his body, Arthur must fight to survive and escape the clutches of the killer cars and redneck residents.
The Plumber is a psychological thriller set in Adelaide, Australia. It follows the story of a plumber who becomes the target of intimidation and paranoia after he is wrongly accused of inappropriate behavior towards a married woman. As his life unravels, he must navigate through a series of escalating events to clear his name and regain control.
Green Valley was a housing commission estate in western Sydney, much maligned by the media of the day. The residents were hurt by the criticism but lacked access to the media to respond. Supplied with equipment by Film Australia, they used this film to present a different image of themselves and their daily lives. In so doing, they answered the question of "Whatever happened to Green Valley?" The core of this film is the work of half a dozen residents, co-ordinated by acclaimed filmmaker Peter Weir in one of his earliest film projects. Weir also acts as the moderator at a public forum that is included in the film.
Several people gather at the Homesdale Hunting Lodge including butcher/rock singer Mr Kevin, war veteran Mr Vaughan, an octogenarian Mr Levy. All are tormented by Homesdale's staff and forced to participate in a series of games about death and murder in which the true character of the guests starts to emerge.
This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for woodwind, percussion and strings which he titled “Incredible Floridas”.
An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a young Australian at a moment of decision about their future.