By using camera movement and editing technique the film animates the series of paintings “The Black Man and his Bride”, by Arthur Boyd. Tim Burstall also wrote the original ballad sung to guitar accompaniment which runs for the duration of the film sung by Donald Ayrton.
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ACMI Identifier
001301
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Pictorial works
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)