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Other Australian / New Zealand films?

posted 8 years ago by Mina-Josie
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Hello everyone!

Having realized how many talented people from the film industry come from Australia and New Zealand, I've become interested in the cinemas of those two countries. Can anyone recommed me any that I definitely have to see? And by that I mean those considered classics, those considered the best, and those that people quote in everyday life - like, someone says a line and everyone instantly knows it's from that film. 

Thank you very much in advance! 

[–] lanlguy 8 years ago

Here's a link to something that will get you started on your quest for quotes.

http://curnblog.com/2014/02/08/words-oz-65-classic-australian-movie-quotes/

One of my favorite ozzie films has this line:
"Miranda is a Botticelli angel."
Now go find the movie. I'm sure you'll like it.

[–] Mina-Josie 8 years ago

Thank you very much! 

[–] bethwilliams11 8 years ago

Muriel's Wedding
The Castle
Looking For Alibrandi
Babe (honorary Australian movie)

[–] Mina-Josie 8 years ago

Thank you! 

[–] bethwilliams11 8 years ago

No problem.
Oh and Strictly Ballroom is great too.

[–] clarks58 8 years ago

Not a movie yet but may be soon,great series.
Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries

[–] simonkevnorris 8 years ago

How about

Chopper
Bad Boy Bubby (you need to get through the opening scene though)
The Dish

[–] Isthisyourhomework (283) 8 years ago

How about The Piano, Dead Alive, and Flirting?

[–] slimone (7996) 7 years ago

The film Australia with Nicole Kidman. Great film.

[–] Otter (24464) 7 years ago

"Strictly Ballroom", Baz Luhrman's best film, and his most Australian.

"Things We Do In The Shadows". a dark comedy about vampires who end up in New Zealand.

"Heavenly Creatures", Peter Jackson's best film by far - about a notorious murder committed by two teenaged girls. Fantastic in all sense of the word, and horrifying.

[–] MyCousinMose (86) 7 years ago

Both the original "Mad Max" and its sequel "The Road Warrior" were filmed in Australia. Hard to believe nobody mentioned those.