Terra Nullius
Loosely based on the filmmaker's personal experience, "Terra Nullius" is an impressionistic account of an eight year old Koori girl, Alice, growing up in a white adoptive family which denies her Aboriginality. The film examines how unacknowledged shame and fear passes from one generation to the next, from one culture to another. The last scene depicts a silent meeting between the young Alice and the adult Alice. In order to reclaim her life, Alice decides she must confront the pain and confusion of her childhood.
1992 · Drama · Australia
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Loosely based on the filmmaker's personal experience, "Terra Nullius" is an impressionistic account of an eight year old Koori girl, Alice, growing up in a white adoptive family which denies her Aboriginality. The film examines how unacknowledged shame and fear passes from one generation to the next, from one culture to another. The last scene depicts a silent meeting between the young Alice and the adult Alice. In order to reclaim her life, Alice decides she must confront the pain and confusion of her childhood.
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About this movie
Terra Nullius (1992) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: Australia. Genre: Drama. Year: 1992.
Director: Anne Pratten.
Starring: Michelle Lacombe, Olivia Patten, Wendy Playfair, Dacre King, Kristina Bloomstrand.
Plot: Loosely based on the filmmaker's personal experience, "Terra Nullius" is an impressionistic account of an eight year old Koori girl, Alice, growing up in a white adoptive family which denies her Aboriginality. The film examines how unacknowledged shame and fear passes from one generation to the next, from one culture to another. The last scene depicts a silent meeting between the young Alice and the adult Alice. In order to reclaim her life, Alice decides she must confront the pain and confusion of her childhood.
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Terra Nullius released?
Terra Nullius was released in 1992.
Who starred in Terra Nullius?
Terra Nullius stars Michelle Lacombe, Olivia Patten, Wendy Playfair, Dacre King, Kristina Bloomstrand.
Where can I watch Terra Nullius?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.