Australian Commonwealth Film Unit Movies

An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a...

This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied...

A working day at the open cut coal mine and power station at Yallourn, Victoria, as experienced by four employees. A dredge operator, a train...

Traces the life and artistic development of the Aboriginal painter, the late Albert Namatjira. His environment, his introduction to painting, his...

Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight...

‘Bring Out a Briton’ was a short appeal for Australians to help the Immigration Department in its plan to form and assist a ‘Bring...

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.

Take in Sydney from the rooftops in this gently surreal, wordless short. With a cheeky animated interlude and sweeping harbour views, this is 1970s...

This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...

Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as...

Sydney's population had just reached three million, and while its skyline was not as tall as it is today, it was already on its way to become a...

George Reynolds, recently discharged from the army, tells his father of his plans to marry and relax. Reynolds Snr tells his son that if Australia is...

Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the New South Wales...

The way of life for people living along the tropic of Capricorn in Queensland 1965. Farming and mining are the main industries in this area of...

A series of Public Information Films eventually compiled and released as a single feature.

A short documentary film by Peter Weir featuring the music of Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Indelible Murtceps and The Captain Matchbox Whoopee...

Part 2 of the History of Australian Cinema series. Covering the 1920s and 30s. From an origin that promised so much, the Australian film production...

The film illustrates the fact that Australia's Newcastle, like its British counterpart, has developed into a large city but still retains its...

A picture of life in the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the mid 1960s, social, commercial and recreational.