Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-aboriginal" theme.

Cleverman is a dystopian sci-fi TV show set in the near future, where creatures from Aboriginal mythology live among humans. The story follows an Indigenous superhero who rises to protect his people as a rising war between humans and 'Hairypeople' threatens their existence.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert follows the journey of three friends, two drag queens, and a transgender woman, as they travel across the Australian outback in a battered old bus named Priscilla. Along the way, they face discrimination, homophobia, and their own personal fears, while exploring their individual identities. The road trip becomes a transformative experience for each character, as they find acceptance and friendship in unexpected places.

Double the Fist is an Australian satirical television show which airs on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It follows the misadventures of four men and their pursuit of "fistworthiness": host Steve Foxx, and his three offsiders; Rod Foxx, Mephisto, and The Womp. The series has also been broadcast in the UK, Canada, Spain, New Zealand and Brazil.

Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, with the help of an Aboriginal tracker, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family.

Against the Wind is a TV mini-series set in New South Wales, Australia, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It follows the story of a teenage girl who faces the challenges of life as a female convict in a new land. With themes of friendship, family relationships, and the struggles of the first settlers, the series explores the early colonial period in Australia.

Gogglebox Australia is a reality TV show that captures the genuine reactions of everyday Australians as they comment on the biggest TV shows.

Cargo is a post-apocalyptic drama set in Australia, where a man named Andy must protect his infant daughter from a dangerous world infested with zombies. With only 48 hours left until he turns into one of them after being bitten, Andy embarks on a desperate journey to find a new home for his baby girl.

Total Control is a thrilling TV show centered around the story of a teenage girl who becomes embroiled in a political scandal when she is unexpectedly appointed to the Australian Parliament. Set in the backdrop of racial tensions, the show delves into the complex dynamics of family relationships, highlighting themes of racism, prejudice, and power struggles within Australian society. With a captivating plot and engaging characters, Total Control keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, navigating through twists and turns as the protagonist fights against injustice and tries to make a difference.

Join mates Brandon Walters (Australia) and ABC3's Kayne Tremills on a wild journey as they trek throughout Australia on some seriously weird and sometimes deadly wildlife missions in this action-packed, adrenalin-pumping adventure series. From chasing down dangerous spiders, killer sharks and venomous snakes, as well as friendly penguins and lovable turtles, the boys are constantly kept on their toes as Brandon sets Kayne amazing missions to complete during each episode.

A portrait of an albino Aboriginal teenager, her feelings of alienation while at a convent boarding school, and her dreams of escape.

Off beat, off track and online... go bush with the Black As boys as they venture into the wilds of Arnhem Land, hunting for adventure and a good feed.

A sketch comedy show by Blackfellas... for everyone! Featuring a fantastic ensemble cast of Indigenous writers and performers and includes many special guest cameo appearances. Meet some of the lively characters including, the Tiddas - two of the most competitive, over the top gay Blackfellas; Mavis the mean-mouthed cleaning woman; the Housewives of Narromine and Deadly Dave who can fix anything. Black Comedy is irreverent, politically incorrect and goes where no other series can go.

Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.

In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape from an Australian settlement, traversing the harsh Outback in order to find their way home. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and the strength of family bonds.

After a plane crash in the Australian desert, a teenage girl and her younger brother embark on a perilous journey to find civilization. They meet an Aboriginal boy who is on his traditional rite of passage known as walkabout. Overcoming language barriers and cultural differences, they learn survival skills and develop a bond in the wilderness.

Evil Angels is a drama based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain, a mother who was wrongfully accused of killing her baby. The film follows Lindy as she battles against prejudice and a flawed judicial system to prove her innocence.

RAN is an Australian television program, filmed entirely on Masig Island in the tropical Torres Strait north of the Cape York Peninsula, the northernmost part of Australia, and the border with Papua New Guinea. This is an important series to Torres Strait Islanders, but also to the predominantly Anglo Australian community as it highlights the difference between Islanders and mainland Indigenous Australians and the interactions between Islander and Anglo culture. Islander actors and extras are extensively used. The series was released on DVD on 20 February 2006.

In 1930s Australia, a bounty hunter forms an unlikely alliance with an Aboriginal man to track down an outlaw responsible for a brutal massacre. As they navigate the harsh landscape, they confront their own morality and the dark history of colonialism.

In the town of Jindabyne, four friends go on a fishing trip and discover a dead body in the river. Instead of reporting the incident immediately, they decide to continue with their trip, leading to a murder investigation when the body is eventually found. The incident exposes the underlying racism and tensions in the town, as well as the strained relationships between the friends and their loved ones.

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her god or gods...or the lack thereof. In Words with Gods, each director recounts a narrative centered around human fragility, as well as environmental and cultural crises involving specific religions with which each has a personal relationship; including early Aboriginal Spirituality, Umbanda, Buddhism, the Abrahamic faiths, Hinduism, and Atheism. An animated sequence by Mexican animator Maribel Martinez is woven through each of the film segments, with each segment narratively connected as a feature-length film.