Australian Commonwealth Film Unit Movies
- 1971
Rooftopics
Rooftopics01971HD
Take in Sydney from the rooftops in this gently surreal, wordless short. With a cheeky animated interlude and sweeping harbour views, this is 1970s...
- 1964
Life in Australia: Mount Gambier
Life in Australia: Mount Gambier01964HD
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian...
- 1966
Life in Australia: Launceston
Life in Australia: Launceston01966HD
A picture of life in the Tasmanian town of Launceston in the mid 1960s.
- 1966
Life in Australia: Geraldton
Life in Australia: Geraldton01966HD
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Western Australian...
- 1966
Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga
Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga01966HD
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...
- 1970
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.
- 1966
Life In Australia: Adelaide
Life In Australia: Adelaide01966HD
A picture of life in the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the mid 1960s, social, commercial and recreational.
- 1966
Life in Australia: Geelong
Life in Australia: Geelong01966HD
This film showcases an idealised version of life in the Victorian regional city of Geelong — complete with stable jobs, family homes, bustling...
- 1966
Life in Australia: Perth
Life in Australia: Perth01966HD
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...
- 1947
Christmas Under the Sun
Christmas Under the Sun71947HD
Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high. ...
- 1972
Incredible Floridas
Incredible Floridas4.71972HD
This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...
- 1965
Men Of Capricorn
Men Of Capricorn01965HD
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...
- 1964
Life in Australia: Cairns
Life in Australia: Cairns01964HD
A small city in the tropical north of Queensland, Cairns boasts a life that is leisurely and comfortable. The tempo quickens, however, at...
- 1971
Three to Go
Three to Go61971HD
An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a...
- 1966
Life in Australia: Hobart
Life in Australia: Hobart01966HD
Life in Australia: Hobart shows scenes illustrating daily life, industry, recreation and the tourist features of Hobart, Tasmania.
- 1960
David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill
David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill01960HD
A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.
- 1972
3 Directions in Australian Pop Music
3 Directions in Australian Pop Music71972HD
A short documentary film by Peter Weir featuring the music of Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Indelible Murtceps and The Captain Matchbox Whoopee...
- 1943
These Stars Are Mine
These Stars Are Mine01943HD
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...
- 1951
The Invisible Link
The Invisible Link01951HD
Radio is one of the most important communication technologies ever invented and has been a vital tool in helping Australians overcome the tyranny of...
- 1966
Life in Australia: Sydney
Life in Australia: Sydney01966HD
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...