The Island of Nevawuz

Australia, 1978

Film Australian animation
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Nevawuz is an idyllic and underdeveloped island in danger of corruption. J.B. Trumphorn, a corporate boss attempts to industrialize the island by using it’s natural source of oil. Aided by the King’s nephew his plan works, polluting the island as a result. Resistance to Trumphorn comes in the form of the young islander, Otto, and his dog Spot, who lead the islanders in a defence of Nevawuz. An instructive and entertaining video for children on the issue of pollution and industrialization. The video also includes “The True story of Ned Kelly” and “Ned Kelly’s dastardly dilemma”. All three tales are written and produced by Paul Williams.

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director

Paul Williams

production company

Fable Films Productions

Duration

01:02:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1978

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