Leisure

Australia, 1976

Film

A fast-paced, humorous film, animated by Bruce Petty. The film emphasises the use of leisure time as an important aspect of life in our society. Planning for recreation and leisure time should be undertaken both on a personal and a broad public level. (Awards: Winner of the 1976 American Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film)

Last on display

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Credits

director

Bruce Petty

producer

Suzanne Baker

production company

Film Australia

Language

English

Duration

00:14:07:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

31033

Audience classification

Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial sociology

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industry - Social aspects

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community organization

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Industry - Social aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Leisure

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leisure

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Recreation

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

MOV file H264; NFSA Digital Access Copy

U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)

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