South west symphony

Australia, 1964

Film
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A lyrical account of the scenic beauties of Victoria’s south west coastal region. Beginning with aerial shots and street scenes of the city of Melbourne and ending at historical Portland. Also visits many of the higlights along the Great Ocean Road, including Geelong, Lorne, Warrnambool and the 12 apostles. Cinematography by Ross King. Narrated by Len London. (Awards: AFI Silver award 1965 Travel Category)

Credits

director

Keith Gow

production company

Cinesound for the Tourist Development Authority of Victoria

Language

English

Duration

00:18:00:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

28752

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Coasts - Australia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geelong (Vic.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lorne (Vic.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Portland (Vic.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Description and travel

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Parks - Australia

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Australia

Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Australia

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

History → Portland (Vic.) - History

History → Victoria - History

Places → Geelong (Vic.)

Places → Great Ocean Road (Vic.)

Places → Lorne (Vic.)

Places → Melbourne (Vic.)

Places → Portland (Vic.)

Places → Victoria

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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