The Habits Of New Norcia
“An orphanage without orphans. A story told by the inmates themselves.”
Synopsis
The stories in The Habits of New Norcia are told by former Western Australian Aboriginal child 'inmates' of the New Norcia Benedictine Mission who were separated from their families in the 1940s, 50s and 60s and confined in this "orphanage without orphans". In recent decades the New Norcia Monastery has been packaged as one of the State's leading cultural tourist attractions. "A unique blend of Spanish architecture, European art treasures and pioneer history," "Monks, Music & Mystery," "New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town," the brochures announce. Aboriginal testimony in the film challenges this revised and sanitised history. The documentary provides damming evidence of the continuing violence of the Mission against its victims by deliberate omission of their experience in the New Norcia museum, guided tours, art gallery and promotions — an omission that represents a cruel and wounding cover-up.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Rijavec
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Rijavec, Harry Taylor
- Original Score
- David Milroy
- Original Title
- The Habits Of New Norcia
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- CM Film Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation, SBS Independent, Seaflower Holdings Pty. Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Rijavec
Frank Rijavec, Harry Taylor
David Milroy
James Kerr
Frank Rijavec
Carmelo Musca
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Rijavec
Director
Carmelo Musca
Producer
Frank Rijavec
Writer
Harry Taylor
Writer
James Kerr
Director of Photography
Frank Rijavec
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Habits Of New Norcia.
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What is The Habits Of New Norcia about?
The stories in The Habits of New Norcia are told by former Western Australian Aboriginal child 'inmates' of the New Norcia Benedictine Mission who were separated from their families in the 1940s, 50s and 60s and confined in this "orphanage without orphans". In recent decades the New Norcia Monastery has been packaged as one of the State's leading cultural tourist attractions. "A unique blend of Spanish architecture, European art treasures and pioneer history," "Monks, Music & Mystery," "New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town," the brochures announce. Aboriginal testimony in the film challenges this revised and sanitised history. The documentary provides damming evidence of the continuing violence of the Mission against its victims by deliberate omission of their experience in the New Norcia museum, guided tours, art gallery and promotions — an omission that represents a cruel and wounding cover-up.
Who directed The Habits Of New Norcia?
The Habits Of New Norcia was directed by Frank Rijavec.
Who stars in The Habits Of New Norcia?
The principal cast of The Habits Of New Norcia includes Harry Taylor, Rita Pasqualini, Geoff Kelso, Geoff Gibbs, Nicole Bartlett.
When was The Habits Of New Norcia released and how long is it?
The Habits Of New Norcia was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Habits Of New Norcia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Habits Of New Norcia was composed by David Milroy.