Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-literature-on-screen" theme.

In Seance on a Wet Afternoon, a husband and wife team up to plan a fake seance in order to gain fame and make money. However, their plan takes a dark turn when they decide to kidnap a young girl and hold her for ransom. As the situation becomes more complicated, secrets are revealed and the couple's mental stability is called into question. Set in London, this psychological thriller explores themes of manipulation, loss, and the lengths people will go to achieve their desires.

Don's Party is a hilarious and poignant exploration of the politics and social dynamics of a group of friends gathered for a party on the night of the 1969 Australian federal election. As the night progresses, tensions rise, egos clash, and relationships are tested, revealing the true nature of each character. Fueled by alcohol and political fervor, the party becomes a battleground for personal and ideological conflicts. Through sharp dialogue and memorable characters, the film delves into themes of class divide, conservatism, socialism, and the complexities of relationships.

The film adaptation of Erik Jensen's award-winning biography of Adam Cullen is the story of the biographer and his subject, as it descends into a dependent and abusive relationship.

This Czechoslovakian children’s film takes place during the last days of the Austro-Hungarian empire. The young son of a horse trainer loves nothing more than riding his horse, until he is stricken by polio…

Ironbark Bill has to fight against some insolent jackrabbits.