All that glitters

In September 1982, forty-five nations of the Commonwealth sent 1,500 athletes to Brisbane for the Twelfth Commonwealth Games. This program focuses on athletes and coaches, highlighting their relationships, lifestyles and training and their individual struggles. This film is the official film of the 12th Commonwealth Games, held in Brisbane, and is a combination of the films featured in the “Striving ” series.

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Credits

director

Nick Torrens

production company

Film Australia

Duration

01:52:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017481

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

History → History

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Commonwealth Games

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Commonwealth Games (12th : 1982 : Brisbane, Qld.)

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Australia - History

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Psychological aspects

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1983