'That's not us'. Wake in Fright at 50, a portrait of an ugly Australia that became a cinema classic
- Written by Nicholas Godfrey, Lecturer, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University
IMDBIn recent years, Wake in Fright (1971) has cemented its reputation as one of the most important Australian films. But for decades after its release it was almost impossible to find a version to watch.
In the early 1970s, the Australian film industry was still in its infancy. But Australian television was in full stride, and there were hints of...





