The Australian Film Commission (Australia): 5

The Australian-British film Ned Kelly (2003) is based on the 1991 novel Our Sunshine by Robert Drewe. Directed by Gregor Jordan, the adapted screenplay was written by John Michael McDonagh. As a child, Ned saved a young boy from drowning and was awarded a ‘hero sash’. Growing up in Victoria, where he was born, the Catholic Irish settler lives with his widowed mother Ellen, younger brother Dan, and sisters Kate and Grace. At their house, Ned’s friend Joe and Dan’s friend Steve are frequent ...

Thank God He Met Lizzie (1997), an Australian romantic comedy film directed by Cherie Nowlan, follows the story of Guy as he marries Lizzie. The dreamy groom reminisces at his wedding reception about the girlfriend he once lost and his past relationship with Jenny, a warm and funny long-time partner.

Attack Force Z (1981) is an Australian-Taiwanese film directed by Tim Burstall. Loosely based on real events, it was shot in Taiwan in 1979. In the Straits of Sembaleng, a team is sent by submarine to rescue survivors of a downed plane on an occupied island. Led by Paul Kelly, an inexperienced commando officer, they stealthily land and conceal their kayaks before heading inland. During the journey, Ted ‘Kingo’ King is struck by fire from a hidden machine gun post. The team swiftly eliminates the enemy and returns to King’s side. Unfortunately, he has been badly wounded and must not be captured by the ...

Gallipoli (1981) is an Australian war drama film directed by Peter Weir and produced by Patricia Lovell and Robert Stigwood. Set in Western Australia during May 1915, the story follows Archy Hamilton, an 18-year-old stockman and aspiring sprinter who yearns to join the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Under the guidance of his uncle Jack, Archy trains hard and looks up to world champion Harry Lasalles. During an important race against the farmhand Les McCann, Archy runs barefoot while Les rides his horse without a saddle. ...

Tim (1979), a romantic drama, marks the directorial debut of Michael Pate. It tells the story of Mary Horton, a wealthy and well-educated American woman living independently, and Tim Melville, a charming 24-year-old who is developmentally impaired and works as a builder’s labourer under her employ. Tim resides with his parents Ron and Emily, as well as his older sister Dawnie. When Dawnie marries her boyfriend Mick Harrington, they do not shy away from expressing their disapproval of Mary and her relationship with Tim. Despite this opposition, Tim ultimately marries Mary.