David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is a 2017 documentary movie directed by Sally Aitken and Caitlin Yeo, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars David Stratton, Dr George Miller and Nicole Kidman.
A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema, both behind the camera and in front of it.
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What is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life about?
A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema, both behind the camera and in front of it.
When was David Stratton: A Cinematic Life released?
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life was released on 9 March 2017.
How long is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life runs 1h 37m.
Who made David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life was directed by Sally Aitken and Caitlin Yeo.