Movies and TvShows featuring "darwin-australia" theme.

Trial in the Outback: The Lindy Chamberlain Story explores the case that has figured in Australia's collective consciousness since 1980 when a dingo took Chamberlain's defenseless baby in a random horrific attack. But it quickly turned into more than that, resulting in the trial of the century and Australia's most notorious miscarriage of justice. Through interviews with Chamberlain, her children, and eyewitnesses today, archival footage and broadcasts, and – for the first time – access to Chamberlain's personal archive of family stills, movies, audio recordings, and letters, the series is a compelling universal story that still resonates today.

In Last Cab to Darwin, a terminally ill taxi driver named Rex takes a road trip from Broken Hill to Darwin in order to end his own life using a machine. Along the way, he meets different characters who impact his life and make him question his decision.

Charlie, an Aboriginal man, struggles to reconcile with the cultural clashes and discrimination he faces in his country. As he navigates the challenges of living in modern society, he engages in philosophical conversations and forms unexpected friendships.

Balibo is a gripping political thriller that tells the true story of the Balibo Five, a group of Australian journalists who were murdered during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor in 1975. The movie follows a young journalist as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his colleagues and uncovers a web of conspiracy, complicity, and government propaganda. It explores themes of war, journalism, moral responsibility, and the struggle for self-determination.

In Top End Wedding, a couple is faced with the challenge of planning their dream wedding in just ten days. As they travel across Australia, they encounter various obstacles and hilarious situations that test their relationship and dedication to each other.

Original archival synopsis: The Japanese bombed Darwin many times during World War II because it was strategically important target number one in their attack on the Australian mainland. Before the war, Darwin was little known except to the crews of pearling luggers and cattlemen. During the war it become an important air base which contributed much to the success of General MacArthur's island-hopping campaign against Japan. Today Darwin is an aerial port of call for all planes travelling either from Europe or the Far East to Australia. The Darwin touchdown is, in fact, for many travellers the first sight of the Australian continent. The film shows Darwin as it is today (1949), much ravaged by Japanese attack during World War II, but already showing signs of building activity and general recovery. The film indicates the general life of the town and also explains the plan which will make Darwin a model city of which Australia will be very proud.

The story of flyer Amy Johnson the girl from Yorkshire who won the hearts of the British public in the 1930s with her record-breaking solo flights around the world. Her marriage to fellow aviator Jim Mallison was less noteworthy.

Literacy refers to the ability to read, write, and use language effectively. It is an important skill that enables people to communicate, learn, and participate fully in their communities.

­A poetic celebration of country and culture, Still Our Country documents the swiftly changing lives of the Yolngu people of Ramingining in the Northern Territory. Originally conceived as an online installation, this evocative carnival of images and sounds makes a bold declaration of identity and offers a hopeful promise of a future.

Shady Lady (2012) is a documentary film that tells the stories of women who served in the US Army Air Force during World War II. The film explores their experiences and contributions to the war efforts, highlighting the challenges they faced and the impact of their service.

Location scouts Steve and Morgan set out on a journey through the Top End of the Northern Territory to check out the best locations for feature film Top End Wedding.