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We of the never never

1981
Videos and DVDs
Adapted from an Australian classic novel, which tells the story of Jeannie and Aeneas Gunn, a man and his bride who trek to a place where wives are seldom seen and even less accepted. Jeannie strives for friendship and respect.
Imprint:
Australia : Adam Packer Film Productions, ©1981.Australia : Distributed by Umbrella Entertainment, ©2013.©1981
Collation:
1 videodisc (DVD) (129 min.) sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Based on the book by Mrs Aeneas Gunn.Special features: Back to the Never Never (24 minutes): Interview featurette with Co-Producer John B. Murray, Director Igor Auzins, composer Peter Best, Angela Punch McGregor & Arthur Dignam ; Walkabout documentary - 1974 (23 minutes): this 23 minute documentary explores ethnologist C.P.Mountford's 1940 and 1942 expedtitions into central Australia for the University of Adelaide to film aspects of the life of the Western Pitjantjatjara people. ; Movie sountrack (audio only ; Photo montage ; Theatrical trailer.In English.
Credits:
Directed by Igor Auzins, screenplay by Peter Schreck.
Performers:
Cast: Angela Punch McGregor (Jeannie), Arthur Dignam (Aeneas Gunn), Martin Vaughan (Dan), Lewis Fitz-Gerald (Jack), John Jarratt (Dandy), Tony Barry (Mac), Tommy Lewis (Jackeroo), Donald Blitner (Goggle Eye), Mawayul Yanthalawuy (Rosie), Cecil Parkee (Cheon), Sibina Willy (Bett Bett).
Audience:
Censorship classification: G.
Awards:
1982 AFI Awards - Winner Best Achievement in Cinematography Gary Hansen.
Dewey class:
791.4372 791.4372
Language:
English
BRN:
38362
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
St ClairDVD791.4372 WEOCensorship classication: GAvailable
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