Cigarettes and matches

Based on a chapter from the book “The Sun on the Stubble” by Colin Thiele. Evokes the Australian country and the people of the 1920’s by highlighting the relationships between members of a farming family and their friends. Cast includes Michael Moody, Timothy Edwards, Hetty Rollings, John Remynse. Suitable for primary and lower secondary levels.

Credits

producer/director

Jerry Elder

production company

Jerry Elder Productions

Duration

00:18:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

30868

Language

English

Subject categories

Adaptations

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - Australia

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence

Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Literature

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1979

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