The evolution of civilization throughout the world is contrasted with the lack of development, the exploitation, and agony of Vietnam, through the ages. Problems of power, human rights, domestic politics, national prestige, and development of economy are so involved with fallible political processes; “Peace”, “Ceasefire”, “Negotiation”, become meaningless re-iterations. Petty’s first film comprising footage that he shot on a trip to Vietnam combined with animation of some of his newspape cartoons. Accompanied with music by George Dreyfus, the narrative builds to a strong anti-war statement.
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ACMI Identifier
321234
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Vietnam
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Psychological aspects
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Australia - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cartoonists - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Crafts & Visual Arts → Politics in art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Politics in art - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politics - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politics in art
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politics in art - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)