Antics of Peter and Harry, two dedicated but “out of tune” artists who devote their time obsessively to recreating the characters of Harlequin and Pierrot. Designed to draw attention to the insidious ways in which advertising techniques manipulate the consumer in the market place. Shot in Melbourne. Stars Max Gillies and Joe Bolza.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505547
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising - Social aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Consumers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
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