Based on a chapter from the book “The Sun on the Stubble” by Colin Thiele. Evokes the Australian country and the people of the 1920’s by highlighting the relationships between members of a farming family and their friends. Cast includes Michael Moody, Timothy Edwards, Hetty Rollings, John Remynse. Suitable for primary and lower secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012399
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - Australia
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)