Literary Adaptations: Australia - Vol 2 (5 Disc Set)

Five essential film adaptations of contemporary Australian novels and plays!

Puberty Blues:
Based on the novel written by the “Salami Sisters” Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette and set among teenagers in the southern beaches of Sydney.

Monkey Grip:
Starring Noni Hazelhurst, this adaptation of Helen Garner’s classic novel is set in the vibrant sub-culture of inner city Melbourne in the early ‘80s.

Don’s Party:
A riotous look at middle Australia on election night. Adapted by David Williamson from his own hit stage play, Don’s Party features an all-star cast including Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves and Ray Barrett.

Dimboola:
Based on the beloved stage play by Jack Hibberd and directed by acclaimed filmmaker John Duigan (The Year My Voice Broke), Dimboola celebrates the unique rituals of marriage Australian style! No worries!

The Fringe Dwellers:
Based on the novel by Nene Gare Fringe Dwellers is a gentle yet compelling film about the difficulties of being a person who truly belongs in no world but their own.