Old myths and new delusions: Peter Weir's Australia

Authors

Livio and Pat Dobrez

Abstract

To the layman's eye Gallipoli is technically flawless: superb shots of outback country, a convincing evocation of the period, thoroughly believable Gallipoli cliffs, fine acting (even in the minor roles), and something which is to say the least rare in the Australian film industry, a good script - thanks to David Williamson. Moreover the picture, unlike Picnic at Hanging Rock (an otherwise impressive film which was fumbled towards the end), is dramatically tight, completely under control from first to last. It is full of splendid touches, like the appearance of the wooden horse early in the piece, to which the audience immediately responds, recognizing the allusion to Troy.

Recommended Citation

Dobrez, Livio and Pat, Old myths and new delusions: Peter Weir's Australia, Kunapipi, 4(2), 1982.
Available at:https://ro.uow.edu.au/kunapipi/vol4/iss2/10