Cunnamulla
Synopsis
Cunnamulla, 800 kilometres west of Brisbane, is the end of the railway line. In the months leading up to a scorching Christmas in the bush, there's a lot more going on than the annual lizard race. Here, Aboriginal and white Australians live together but apart. Creativity struggles against indifference, eccentricity against conformity.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis O'Rourke
- Original Title
- Cunnamulla
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Camerawork Ltd., Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis O'Rourke
Dennis O'Rourke, Andrea Lang
Dennis O'Rourke
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis O'Rourke
Director
Dennis O'Rourke
Editor
Andrea Lang
Editor
Dennis O'Rourke
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cunnamulla
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What is Cunnamulla about?
Cunnamulla, 800 kilometres west of Brisbane, is the end of the railway line. In the months leading up to a scorching Christmas in the bush, there's a lot more going on than the annual lizard race. Here, Aboriginal and white Australians live together but apart. Creativity struggles against indifference, eccentricity against conformity.
Who directed Cunnamulla?
Cunnamulla was directed by Dennis O'Rourke.
Who stars in Cunnamulla?
The principal cast of Cunnamulla includes Not specified.
When was Cunnamulla released and how long is it?
Cunnamulla was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.