description Australia Overview
Australia is a 2008 drama set between 1939 and 1942, focusing on characters within northern Australia. The film depicts events including the bombing of Darwin and explores government policies regarding Indigenous Australians during World War II. It was directed by Baz Luhrmann and starred Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
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info Australia Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2008 |
help Australia FAQ
What years does Australia take place in?
Australia is set between 1939 and 1942, during the early years of World War II. Its story follows events in northern Australia, including the bombing of Darwin.
Who directed Australia and who stars in it?
Baz Luhrmann directed the film. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman play the central characters Lady Sarah Ashley and Drover.
How does Australia portray Indigenous Australian policy?
The film addresses government policies that separated Indigenous children from their families. These issues are woven into the story of the children and families living in northern Australia.
Is Australia mainly a romance or a war film?
It combines a romantic drama with an epic wartime story. The relationship between Lady Sarah Ashley and Drover develops alongside the 1939 to 1942 conflict and the bombing of Darwin.
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