Diagonaldi
Very well executed
Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
SnoopyStyle
It's 1931. The government in the Chief Protector of Aborigines A.O. Neville (Kenneth Branagh) is the legal guardian of every Aborigine in Western Australia. Government agents would remove half-caste children from their parents. Sisters Daisy and Molly Craig along with their cousin Gracie are taken from their tribe, the Jigalong mob. Molly's father is a white man who was working on the rabbit-proof fence. She leads the trio in an escape. They follow the fence back home tracked closely by native Moodoo. Neville directs a massive manhunt to find the three little girls.It's a compelling historical drama. The little girls are great especially Everlyn Sampi. It also has the great David Gulpilil. Seeing the real Molly Craig and Daisy Craig Kadibill in present day is what truly kills me. It's an amazing true story.
paulinapiat
Rabbit-Proof Fence is an Australian drama film directed by Phillip Noyce in 2002 and based on the true story of the book Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington Garimara. The film brings attention to the Stolen Generations, the children who were removed from their families by the Australian Federal and State government agencies and church missions. The issue is still very controversial in Australia, despite the fact that on the 13th of February 2008 Kevin Rudd presented the apology to Indigenous Australians. The film follows the journey of three Aboriginal girls who were taken from their home and as they run away from the authorities, they follow the Australian rabbit proof fence on foot for 1500 miles. The film if very powerful, it shows the Australian wilderness, the rough landscape of the desert, and the way in which the three girls struggle to survive and get home. Not only is it well made, but also tells a very important story, which still affects the lives of thousands of people in Australia. It is highly recommended for people of all ages and all nationalities as the story is universal speaking of one type of people believing to be superior to others and trying to impose their rules and culture on to those they find inferior, believing they they will do them a favour and therefore they should be grateful rather than try to fight it. I believe that this part of history should be brought into light and discussed, and not hidden and forgotten. I, myself, found it educational as well as moving and touching, because it somehow reminded me of Natzi Germany and the fact that history may repeat itself if we are not careful.
WakenPayne
This is in my opinion the best Aussie drama to hit any of the screens. I decided to take a look at this because I hate the Australian's over-usage of comedy films and feel-good films (basically all the Australian films that get any recognition here) and decided that I wanted a change of pace, something that knows what it is and doesn't fit into the categories above at any point. My first stop was this movie.Basically this movie is about The Stolen Generation, a rather forgotten chapter in our history despite it ending in the 1970's. It's where the Australian government took half-aboriginal children away from their homes so they could never be seen again by their parents, they grow up and marry a white family and then by the third generation in that family they're white.This focuses on three children who were a part of the stolen generation and decided to walk to their homes, which happens to be on the other side of the country. The one thing they do know about it is that in the area there is a rabbit-proof fence of which they'll follow back to their homes.I liked this film a lot, it is such a refreshing change of pace in comparison with the comedies and feel-good movies being made. I would recommend this to anybody who wants a refreshing change of pace in the Australian film industry.
elin-bronstad
This movie is about the aboriginal girls Gracie, Daisy and Molly, and it's a true story. They are from the "half caste" generation, also called "the stolen generation" Their home is named Jigalong and the kids in the movie were taken by force from their families, far away from Jigalong to Moon River where they are going to be taught to be servants. The girls managed to escape the camp together, and they walked all the way from Moon River to Jigalong, and they follower the rabbit proof fence. Everybody was looking for them, and they were in the newspapers every day.The minister in charge of the half-caste people was Mr. Neville. He did everything he could do to bring the girls back to the camp again, but he failed.The girls walked continuous for about 9 weeks and they had to fight through the rough landscape of Australia's desert, without food or water. Sometimes, the camera was filming like we were a crocodile crawling towards them. I liked that, because it felt like I was in the movie.What I liked about this movie was that it is a true story, and two of the girls, Molly and Daisy, are still alive. The ladies are 80 years now. But when they were younger, they were three strong girls who just wanted to go home, because they missed their families. And they managed to walk the 1500 miles to Jigalong, and that is really impressive! The actors acted very convincing. I would like to recommend this movie for people who are interested in history, and people who just like to watch a good movie.
