This is a speculative documentary on the subject of the future of Australia. It is conceived as a series of competing discourses with visionaries, politicians, media commentators and others, who are variously optimistic and pessimistic. Interviews are interspersed with symbolic, imaginative drama.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303892
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan