XX and the unmentionable underbelly of his-story

Australia, 1986

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An animated celebration of women’s biology, its rhythms, power and mystery. Double X presents the concept that biological differences between women and men have shaped our history. Male rituals, according to this view, evolved as a compensation for the inability to bear life. Examines the nature of time, its connections to the rhythms of the body and soul, especially signifigant when examining the role of women in pre-patriarchial society. Thus, women are seen as a creative force in pre-history, in the development of rituals and civilisation. Winner of the Fiction Category, Greater Union Awards, 1986, Sydney Film Festival.

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Credits

producer

Daniela Torsh

production company

Australian Film Commission

director

Julie Cunningham

Duration

00:15:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

304445

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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