Product Description

Set a century ago and based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the Outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch Jeannie's feisty good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population. Graced by glorious cinematography and an emotionally charged film-score this 1982 movie is a superb product of the 'golden age' of Australian filmmaking.System Requirements:Running Time: 134 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 844628010443 Manufacturer No: TE1044

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18391 in DVD
• Brand: Tango Entertainment, Inc
• Released on: 2006-06-27
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Formats: Color, DVD-Video, Full length, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 134 minutes

Customer Reviews

Excellent Film: Character Development, Plot and Stunning Scenery
This film has so many positive attributes that I can recommend it without hesitation.
First, the photography is exceptional. Scenes encompass the action as well as the land. Nothing seems hurried or extraneous.
Second, the plot is well executed. The story is compelling-- the saga of embracing what is difficult and different. Coming to terms with a culture vastly different and challenging on many levels.
Third, and lastly, the careful honesty that comes through in portraying an indiginous people that are clearly a conundrum for the main characters. How they manage relationship between each other and the people they come to know.
I found this film to be simply wonderful.

Absorbing and Poignant Australian Movie
First and foremost, "We of the Never Never" must be counted as a visually beautiful film, a triumph of cinematography which reveals the Australian outback in all its splendor. Gary Hansen won a well deserved award for the cinematography.

The story (adapted from a true account by "Mrs. Aeneas Gunn") follows an Australian pioneer bride with a budding feminist sensibility as she learns to live in the Aussie wilderness, at the cattle station run by her new husband.

Jeannie Gunn (played by Angela Punch McGregor) is a woman of determination. She refuses to accept the "code of stoic suffering" embraced by the cattle ranchers, nor will she abide their condescension toward the Aboriginal people, who are treated as slaves.

Beyond the highlighted social issues, "We of the Never Never" is a film that becomes powerful in its unsentimental portrayal of death. Death treats the lowly and the privileged equally, and the death scenes in this movie are utterly, tragically believeable. The culminating scene between Jeannie and her husband is very touching. Arthur Dignam, who plays the husband, gives a nuanced performance, the best performance in the film.

As a bonus, there is a beguiling musical score by Peter Best, which features strings, cor anglais, and digeridoo.

CAUTIONARY NOTE: Heavy Australian accents should have dictated that this dvd come equipped with subtitles. It does not, and for that omission I deduct one star.

One of the best films ever made....
This is one of the most remarkable films ever made. The casting - the story - the cinematography - an all round excellent film. The soundtrack adds a lot to the emotion and excitement of the story line. I would recommend this film to anyone. It has depth of meaning. A very worthwhile film. I am so grateful that is is now available in Region 1. It has been a long time coming and well worth the wait. Buy it sight unseen and you will never regret it.