Storm Boy (1976)

An undeniable classic of Australian cinema

“A seminal, award-winning Australian film which remains a classroom staple across the country, 1976's Storm Boy is an adaptation of Colin Thiele's beloved children's book of the same name, telling a sincere coming-of-age tale steeped in Australian culture. Scripted by Sonia Borg (Blue Fin, Dark Age) and Sidney Stebel, this was the first theatrical feature for Paris-born filmmaker Henri Safran, who cut his directorial teeth on TV shows and telemovies. This is a rare type of children's film with the potential to appeal to both kids and adults, as the simple story is free of pandering touches (cute side characters, obvious humour) that might turn off mature viewers. Storm Boy is an enchanting human drama, permeated with subtle themes relating to ecology, Indigenous relations, family, and the i” read more

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: May 10th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Mike is a lonely Australian boy living in a coastal wilderness with his reclusive father. In search of friendship he encounters an Aboriginal native loner and the two form a bond in the care of orphaned pelicans. Rating: 7.1/10 You can read my review here"