Waltzing Matilda

In this humorous claymation dramatisation of Banjo Paterson’s famous poem, all of the characters, with the exception of the ill-fated sheep thief, are transformed into animals. Shot on a set designed to replicate Russell Drysdale’s Outback paintings, the film brings to life and explains the terminology of the lyrics.

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Credits

co-director

Michael Chataway

Michael Cusack

producer

John Morris

production company

South Australian Film Corporation

Duration

00:07:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1985

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323854

Language

English

Subject categories

Adaptations

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Puppet films

Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations

Music & Performing Arts → Puppet films

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1985

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