Once Were Warriors follows the story of a Maori family living in New Zealand, dealing with poverty, domestic violence, and the influence of youth gangs. It explores themes of loss, despair, and the strength of the individual in the face of adversity.
In the movie Pan, a young orphan named Peter is transported to the magical world of Neverland. There, he discovers his destiny as the chosen one who will lead a rebellion against the tyrannical pirate Blackbeard. Along with his new friend Tiger Lily and the mischievous fairy Tinker Bell, Peter must learn to harness his magical abilities and become the hero he was meant to be. With danger lurking around every corner, Peter embarks on an epic adventure filled with incredible creatures, swashbuckling battles, and the power of friendship.
When a federal agent returns to his hometown to attend a funeral, he gets drawn into the investigation of a murder-suicide with a tragic past hidden in the town's secrets.
An Adventure in Space and Time (2013) is a movie that tells the story of the creation and early years of the popular TV show Doctor Who. It focuses on the challenges faced by the show's creator, Sydney Newman, and the first Doctor, William Hartnell, as they navigate the complexities of producing a groundbreaking science fiction series. The movie also explores the impact of Doctor Who on popular culture and its lasting legacy.
In 1952, the daughter of two fervent Communists in Australia becomes pregnant by an unknown man and quickly rises to power within the Communist Party. The film satirically explores themes of politics, power, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Tim is a mentally challenged man who works as a gardener in Australia. He forms a close friendship with an older woman named Mary, and their bond challenges societal norms. Tim's innocence and gentle nature bring light into Mary's life, but their relationship faces obstacles including disapproval from others. Despite the challenges, Tim and Mary navigate their unconventional friendship with love and compassion.
Susy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer, Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.00.
In 1980s Los Angeles, three friends navigate the ups and downs of love, friendship, and mistaken identity. With a series of comedic and dramatic events, they find themselves pretending to be someone else, lighting candles, clubbing, and discovering the true meaning of relationships.
Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
Kiss or Kill (1997) is a thrilling crime drama about a couple who become lovers-on-the-lam after accidentally killing a man. They embark on a cross-country trip, staying one step ahead of the police, while also discovering a dark secret at a nuclear test site.
Blackrock is a drama thriller film based on a true story. Set in an Australian beach town, the film explores the dark side of toxic masculinity and the aftermath of a tragic event. When a young woman is found dead, a group of friends must confront the truth and deal with the consequences. The film touches on themes of friendship, betrayal, and the search for justice.
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
When the detective in charge of investigating a series of bank robberies starts to get too close to the culprits, they set up a blackmail scheme to warn him off. But when the crooks begin to fall out with each other, the police learn the truth.
Filmed in the Clare Valley, Gladstone and the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, this prison movie was inspired by the true life prison riot at Bathurst Jail in 1974 and its subsequent Royal Commission into New South Wales Prisons.
A young fashion model is found dead at the bottom of a cliff, and her boyfriend becomes the prime suspect. As the investigation unfolds, evidence is presented and a courtroom battle ensues, revealing the dark secrets of the modeling industry and the motivations behind the crime.
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang is a heartwarming movie that follows a teenage boy's first love and his experiences during the 1940s in London. It explores themes of young love, the impact of war, and the challenges of growing up.
Starstruck is a comedy-drama musical movie that follows the story of a teenage girl named Jackie who dreams of becoming a pop star. With the help of her cousin Angus, she enters a talent contest and faces various challenges to achieve her dream. Set in Australia, the movie showcases the struggles and aspirations of a young girl in the pursuit of fame and success.
A young girl's brother comes home from the army, and brings an army buddy with him. The three of them go out that night to celebrate, and after much drinking has been done, the brother's friend rapes the sister. After the two men have gone back, the girl finds that she's pregnant--and discovers that her parents don't blame the soldier, but blame her.
The poignant struggle of a man to grant his terminally ill son three wishes - and the obstacles cast in his way of achieving this goal.
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