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From national surf carnivals and cultural events to family holidays by the sea, Australians love spending time at the beach.
With its unique history, rituals, language and customs, Australia's beach...
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Malcolm is a beloved Australian comedy from 1986 about a mechanical genius played by Colin Friels. Directed by first-time director Nadia Tass, the central character of Malcolm was inspired by her...
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Film curators Jillian Mackenzie and Jennifer Coombes introduced eight short films from the Marvellous Corrick Family at last week's National Folk Festival.
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Audiences are about to discover the man behind the camera in the NFSA’s new exhibition Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures.
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The second part of our celebration of Caddie's 40th anniversary, focusing on the feminist legacy of the film.
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Caddie, a breakthrough feature of the Australian film revival of the 1970s.
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What are the must-see Australian adaptation films? We asked NFSA staff to nominate their favourites.
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A new piece of information discovered has led to the identification of a rare 1911 Ned Kelly Gang film.
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The NFSA collects tens of thousands of items every year. What were some of the highlights for 2016?
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Tens of thousands of items are collected by the NFSA each year. What did we collect in 2015? Part 1 includes iconic Australian films and kangaroos on Sesame Street.
