These are Heath Ledger's trusty boots from the 2003 film Ned Kelly, in which he plays the iconic outlaw. Kim Ledger, Heath’s father, donated them to the NFSA.

Film posters play an important role in the theatrical release of a movie. They are designed to hint at what a film is about while also highlighting promotional elements such as famous stars.

Sally Jackson and Graham Shirley describe the restoration of the landmark 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' (1906), the world's first feature-length narrative film.

Dating back to our first feature film, we explore Australian cinema's enduring fascination with our most infamous bushranger.

Dr John Milner explores the work of Justin Kurzel, a director whose films explore myth, identity and traumatic moments in Australian history.

Ned Kelly, played by Mick Jagger, gives a rousing speech to fellow Irishmen calling on them to rally behind his fight for a Republic of Victoria. 

Ned and Joe enact revenge on their traitorous friend Aaron Sherritt. 

Ned Kelly and his gang ambush Sergeant Kennedy and his men at Stringybark Creek. 

A humorous scene from Harry Southwell's 1920 film The Kelly Gang.  Ned and his accomplice Joe Byrne hold up a bank.

Introductory scene from Justin Kurzel's True History of the Kelly Gang (2019).