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Big painter

Australia, 1982
film

A chronological study of the production of a mural by John Firth-Smith begun in 1978 and completed in 1981. The huge painting measures 6m x 48m and hangs in t..

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Digger rig

Australia, 1970
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Bigger Than Life

United States of America, 1956
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Bigger than Texas

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Big night

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Brother

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The Big easy

United States, 1986
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United States, 1966
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Polyester

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