Island Home Country
Synopsis
A poetic cine-essay about race and Australia’s colonised history and how it impacts into the present offering insights into how various individuals deal with the traumatic legacies of British colonialism and its race-based policies. The film’s consultative process, with ‘Respecting Cultures’ (Tasmanian Aboriginal Protocols), offers an evolving shift in Australian historical narratives from the frontier wars, to one of diverse peoples working through historical trauma in a process of decolonisation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
17th Brisbane International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeni Thornley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeni Thornley
- Original Title
- Island Home Country
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Anandi Films, University of Technology Sydney
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeni Thornley
Jeni Thornley
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Jeni Thornley
Director
Jeni Thornley
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What is Island Home Country about?
A poetic cine-essay about race and Australia’s colonised history and how it impacts into the present offering insights into how various individuals deal with the traumatic legacies of British colonialism and its race-based policies. The film’s consultative process, with ‘Respecting Cultures’ (Tasmanian Aboriginal Protocols), offers an evolving shift in Australian historical narratives from the frontier wars, to one of diverse peoples working through historical trauma in a process of decolonisation.
Who directed Island Home Country?
Island Home Country was directed by Jeni Thornley.
Who stars in Island Home Country?
The principal cast of Island Home Country includes Jeni Thornley, Rinki Bhattacharya, Dur-e Dara, Jim Everett, Phyllis Pitchford.
When was Island Home Country released and how long is it?
Island Home Country was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Island Home Country?
Island Home Country holds official age classifications: AU: E.