Saturday
Synopsis
A shearer, his wife and six children leave their farmhouse at daybreak for the week's big event - a Saturday visit to the nearest town, Lake Cargelligo. There's a trip to the barber, icecream for the kids, the weekly football match and a beer at the pub. Come nightfall, it's either a movie or the local dance. This beautifully shot film by Academy Award winner Dean Semler captures all the atmosphere of a weekly ritual repeated in country towns right across Australia.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Semler
- Original Title
- Saturday
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Semler
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Semler
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Saturday.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saturday
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What is Saturday about?
A shearer, his wife and six children leave their farmhouse at daybreak for the week's big event - a Saturday visit to the nearest town, Lake Cargelligo. There's a trip to the barber, icecream for the kids, the weekly football match and a beer at the pub. Come nightfall, it's either a movie or the local dance. This beautifully shot film by Academy Award winner Dean Semler captures all the atmosphere of a weekly ritual repeated in country towns right across Australia.
Who directed Saturday?
Saturday was directed by Dean Semler.
Who stars in Saturday?
The principal cast of Saturday includes Not specified.
When was Saturday released and how long is it?
Saturday was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 22m.