An Ordinary half hour in the extraordinary life of Robin Beckett

Produced originally for inclusion in the Melbourne University Architectural Student’s Revue, this witty satire denounces the conformity of modern urban society through the character of Robin Beckett, who lives in a rubbish bin and falls in line with other members of his social group. Reviews incidents of a day in his life. No credits available.

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Credits

Duration

00:06:50:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1963

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

322113

Language

English

Subject categories

Amateur & Student Films

Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia

Comedy

Comedy → Satire

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social groups

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conformity

Literature → Australian wit and humor

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1963

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