The Long distance search for the great Australian funny bone. - Edited version

Australia, 1976

Film
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A variety of yarns and tall stories are told in this edited version of the search for the key to Australian humour. Includes animated sequences. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.

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Credits

director

John Woods

production company

ABC

Duration

00:25:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

505369

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Australia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australians

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → National characteristics, Australian

Comedy

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → National characteristics, Australian

Literature → Australian wit and humor

Literature → Storytelling

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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