Silver City
“New Land… New Life… New Love…”
Synopsis
After World War II, 4,000 Polish families came to Australia. They were Jews, Fascists, anti-Communists, and others dispossessed. In a large hostel, where even married men and women were housed in separate barracks, the adults lived for two years while they worked off the government's payment of their passage. Even though he is married to Anna and has a son, Julian falls in love with Nina and she with him. As they and others face the new situations and prejudices that await immigrants and as they take on aspects of Australian culture, old-country values reassert themselves. Julian decides what to do about love and family, and Nina must find a way to move on.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophia Turkiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Keneally, Sophia Turkiewicz
- Original Title
- Silver City
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophia Turkiewicz
Thomas Keneally, Sophia Turkiewicz
Don Saunders
Joan Long
Department Leadership Roster
Sophia Turkiewicz
Director
Thomas Keneally
Writer
Sophia Turkiewicz
Writer
Joan Long
Producer
Don Saunders
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver City
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What is Silver City about?
After World War II, 4,000 Polish families came to Australia. They were Jews, Fascists, anti-Communists, and others dispossessed. In a large hostel, where even married men and women were housed in separate barracks, the adults lived for two years while they worked off the government's payment of their passage. Even though he is married to Anna and has a son, Julian falls in love with Nina and she with him. As they and others face the new situations and prejudices that await immigrants and as they take on aspects of Australian culture, old-country values reassert themselves. Julian decides what to do about love and family, and Nina must find a way to move on.
Who directed Silver City?
Silver City was directed by Sophia Turkiewicz.
Who stars in Silver City?
The principal cast of Silver City includes Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Ivar Kants, Anna Maria Monticelli, Steve Bisley, Debra Lawrance.
When was Silver City released and how long is it?
Silver City was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver City?
Silver City holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).