Van Diemen's Land
“Hunger is a strange silence”
Synopsis
The true story of Australia’s most notorious convict, Alexander Pearce and his infamous journey into the beautiful yet brutal Tasmanian wilderness. A point of no return for convicts banished from their homeland, Van Diemen’s Land was a feared and dreaded penal settlement at the end of the earth.
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VAN DIEMEN'S LAND - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-17
Top Cast
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Alexander Pearce
Arthur Angel
Robert Greenhill
Paul Ashcroft
Matthew Travers
Mark Leonard Winter
Alexander Dalton
Torquil Neilson
John Mathers
Thomas M. Wright
Thomas Bodenham
Greg Stone
William Kennerly
John Francis Howard
Little Brown
Matt Wilson
Duty Soldier
Adrian Mulraney
Logan
Ben Plazzer
Soldier in boat
Jonathan auf der Heide
Soldier in boat
Jason Glover
Lieutenant Cuthbertson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan auf der Heide
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Redding, Jonathan auf der Heide
- Original Score
- Jethro Woodward
- Original Title
- Van Diemen's Land
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Noise & Light, Inspiration Studios, Savage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan auf der Heide
Oscar Redding, Jonathan auf der Heide
Jethro Woodward
Ellery Ryan, Katie Milwright
Cindy Clarkson
Maggie Miles, Jonathan auf der Heide, Oscar Redding
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan auf der Heide
Director
Oscar Redding
Screenplay
Maggie Miles
Producer
Jonathan auf der Heide
Screenplay
Jethro Woodward
Original Music Composer
Ellery Ryan
Director of Photography
Cindy Clarkson
Editor
Leanne Caruana
Production Design
Leanne Caruana
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Diemen's Land
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What is Van Diemen's Land about?
The true story of Australia’s most notorious convict, Alexander Pearce and his infamous journey into the beautiful yet brutal Tasmanian wilderness. A point of no return for convicts banished from their homeland, Van Diemen’s Land was a feared and dreaded penal settlement at the end of the earth.
Who directed Van Diemen's Land?
Van Diemen's Land was directed by Jonathan auf der Heide.
Who stars in Van Diemen's Land?
The principal cast of Van Diemen's Land includes Oscar Redding, Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft, Mark Leonard Winter, Torquil Neilson.
When was Van Diemen's Land released and how long is it?
Van Diemen's Land was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Van Diemen's Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Van Diemen's Land was composed by Jethro Woodward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Van Diemen's Land?
Van Diemen's Land holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).