
Terra Nullius
1992-01-01 · 21 min · Not rated
Loosely based on the filmmaker's personal experience, "Terra Nullius" is an impressionistic account of an eight year old Koori girl, Alice, growing up in a white adoptive family which denies her Aboriginality. The film examines how unacknowledged shame and fear passes from one generation to the next, from one culture to another. The last scene depicts a silent meeting between the young Alice and the adult Alice. In order to reclaim her life, Alice decides she must confront the pain and confusion of her childhood.
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- Directors
- Anne Pratten
- Production companies
- Ronin Films, Australian Film Television and Radio School
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Wendy PlayfairMaryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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