Australian Commonwealth Film Unit Movies

  • 1971
    Rooftopics

    Rooftopics

    Rooftopics

    01971HD

    Take in Sydney from the rooftops in this gently surreal, wordless short. With a cheeky animated interlude and sweeping harbour views, this is 1970s...

    Rooftopics
  • 1964
    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

    01964HD

    Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian...

    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Launceston

    Life in Australia: Launceston

    Life in Australia: Launceston

    01966HD

    A picture of life in the Tasmanian town of Launceston in the mid 1960s.

    Life in Australia: Launceston
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Geraldton

    Life in Australia: Geraldton

    Life in Australia: Geraldton

    01966HD

    Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Western Australian...

    Life in Australia: Geraldton
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga

    Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga

    Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga

    01966HD

    Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the New South Wales...

    Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga
  • 1970
    Will The Great Barrier Reef Cure Claude Clough?

    Will The Great Barrier Reef Cure Claude Clough?

    Will The Great Barrier Reef Cure Claude Clough?

    01970HD

    This film takes the form of a psychiatric session, using the metaphor as a way to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

    Will The Great Barrier Reef Cure Claude Clough?
  • 1966
    Life In Australia: Adelaide

    Life In Australia: Adelaide

    Life In Australia: Adelaide

    01966HD

    A picture of life in the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the mid 1960s, social, commercial and recreational.

    Life In Australia: Adelaide
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Geelong

    Life in Australia: Geelong

    Life in Australia: Geelong

    01966HD

    This film showcases an idealised version of life in the Victorian regional city of Geelong — complete with stable jobs, family homes, bustling...

    Life in Australia: Geelong
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Perth

    Life in Australia: Perth

    Life in Australia: Perth

    01966HD

    A picture of life in the West Australian capital of Perth in the mid 1960s. The social, business, sporting and other activities of an average...

    Life in Australia: Perth
  • 1947
    Christmas Under the Sun

    Christmas Under the Sun

    Christmas Under the Sun

    71947HD

    Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high. ...

    Christmas Under the Sun
  • 1972
    Incredible Floridas

    Incredible Floridas

    Incredible Floridas

    4.71972HD

    This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...

    Incredible Floridas
  • 1965
    Men Of Capricorn

    Men Of Capricorn

    Men Of Capricorn

    01965HD

    The way of life for people living along the tropic of Capricorn in Queensland 1965. Farming and mining are the main industries in this area of...

    Men Of Capricorn
  • 1964
    Life in Australia: Cairns

    Life in Australia: Cairns

    Life in Australia: Cairns

    01964HD

    A small city in the tropical north of Queensland, Cairns boasts a life that is leisurely and comfortable. The tempo quickens, however, at...

    Life in Australia: Cairns
  • 1971
    Three to Go

    Three to Go

    Three to Go

    61971HD

    An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a...

    Three to Go
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Hobart

    Life in Australia: Hobart

    Life in Australia: Hobart

    01966HD

    Life in Australia: Hobart shows scenes illustrating daily life, industry, recreation and the tourist features of Hobart, Tasmania.

    Life in Australia: Hobart
  • 1960
    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

    01960HD

    A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill
  • 1972
    3 Directions in Australian Pop Music

    3 Directions in Australian Pop Music

    3 Directions in Australian Pop Music

    71972HD

    A short documentary film by Peter Weir featuring the music of Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Indelible Murtceps and The Captain Matchbox Whoopee...

    3 Directions in Australian Pop Music
  • 1943
    These Stars Are Mine

    These Stars Are Mine

    These Stars Are Mine

    01943HD

    George Reynolds, recently discharged from the army, tells his father of his plans to marry and relax. Reynolds Snr tells his son that if Australia is...

    These Stars Are Mine
  • 1951
    The Invisible Link

    The Invisible Link

    The Invisible Link

    01951HD

    Radio is one of the most important communication technologies ever invented and has been a vital tool in helping Australians overcome the tyranny of...

    The Invisible Link
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Sydney

    Life in Australia: Sydney

    Life in Australia: Sydney

    01966HD

    Sydney's population had just reached three million, and while its skyline was not as tall as it is today, it was already on its way to become a...

    Life in Australia: Sydney