The land Down Under has always punched well above its weight on the world's cinematic stage. From the raw, gripping narratives to the distinctive perspectives, Australian directors have left an indelible mark on global cinema, their films standing the test of time and enthralling audiences worldwide. Robert Connolly If one were to single out an
Robert Connolly and Eric Bana Reteam on Eco-Fable Blueback
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Director Robert Connolly (“Balibo”) and star Eric Bana (“Hanna,” “Hulk), both currently riding high at the Australian box office with “The Dry,” will reunite on “Blueback,” a film billed as a family-friendly, ecologically activist celebration of the natural world.
Connolly has been developing the project for more than two decades. At one stage it was envisaged that actor-director Rowan Woods (“The Boys”) would direct the adaptation.
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The film is now moving into production with filming set in two of the remotest places on the continent: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef, in West Australia. Roadshow Films will release the picture in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.K.’s HanWay Films will handle rights sales in all other territories.