‘That’s not us’. Wake in Fright at 50, a portrait of an ugly Australia that became a cinema classic

Nicholas Godfrey

‘That’s not us’. Wake in Fright at 50, a portrait of an ugly Australia that became a cinema classic

Nicholas Godfrey

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In recent years, Wake in Fright (1971) has cemented its reputation as one of the most important Australian films. But for decades after its release it was almost impossible to find a version to watch.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 4 May 2021

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Australian cinema
Cinema history
National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA)
Silent film
Cannes
Kenneth Cook

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