A humorous documentary style film with a dark edge to it about a refugee filmmaker’s transition from the brutality of the detention centre to adjusting and adapting to the Aussie way of life, fashion and culture. Contains disturbing images. Written, directed and produced by Salam Ziusudras
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001110
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Immigrants - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Refugees
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social conflict
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD [PAL]; Master
DVD [PAL]; Copy
MPEG-2 Digital File; Memory Grid Pod Full Encode