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The Camel boy

Australia, 1984
film

In Australia’s early days the ship of the desert, the camel, was imported to help explore the harsh interior of this vast continent. Through the wonder ..

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Ali and his baby camel

United States, 1953
Similarity: 75%

A Nomad boy

Canada, 1968
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Camel

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The Great Camel Race

Australia, 1988
Similarity: 73%

Camels and the Pitjantjara

Australia, 1969
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The Story of the weeping camel = Die Geschichte vom weinenden kamel

Germany, 2003
Similarity: 72%

Wills and Burke: The Untold Story

Australia, 1985
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Wonders in the desert

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Storm boy. - [Edited version]

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Ships of the desert

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Similarity: 70%

The Land that waited

Australia, 1963
Similarity: 70%

Storm boy (Captioned)

Australia, 1976
Similarity: 70%

Storm Boy [DVD]

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The Camel who took a walk

United States, 1959
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Tracks

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Touring Australia the Movie

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Storm Boy

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Similarity: 69%

Life in the Desert

Australia, 1985
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