Marinelli (Robert Forza) is a new immigrant to Australia who experiences difficulties when confronted with the harshness of the Anglo-saxon culture during a swimming lesson. With an inability to speak English, Marinelli is plunged into the deep end of the pool and cultural survival. Directed by Geoffrey Wright known mostly for ‘Romper Stomper’ and ‘Metal Skin’. Filmed at the City Baths, Melbourne.
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ACMI Identifier
315223
Language
English
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Personality and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Bullying - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture conflict
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Swimming - Training
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Bullying
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Bullying - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal relations in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Personality and culture
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Bullying
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Personality and culture
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Training
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)