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The Fire in the Stone

Australia, 1983
film

Based on the novel by Colin Thiele, tells the story of Ernie, a teenager living in Coober Pedy with his no-hoper father. Ernie dreams of re-uniting his separa..

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They found a cave

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Teatime stories = The House that Jack built and nine other teatime stories

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and celebrate their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.