‘Corroboree’ is both a record of the world premiere of the famous ballet created in Australia, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal, design and preparation that went into the production. Inspired by composer John Antill’s best known work, the ballet was sponsored by the Arts Council of Australia and choreographed by Rex Reid. Performed by the National Theatre Ballet Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, ‘Corroboree’ is a striking illustration of some of the ways in which white Australia has imagined and expropriated Australian First Nations cultures.
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In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002439
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Rites and ceremonies
Aboriginal Australia → Intercultural communication
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Intercultural communication
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Aboriginal Australians - Dances
Music & Performing Arts → Aboriginal Australians - Music
Music & Performing Arts → Australian Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet companies - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Ballets - Excerpts
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)