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Satellite boy, a film by Catriona Mckenzie

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Just outside the town of Wyndham, in the northern Kimberley region of Western Australia, young Pete lives with his grandfather in an old abandoned outdoor cinema in the desert. When the old drive-in is threatened with demolition, ten year old Pete takes off to the city with his best mate Kalmain, to save his home. But the boys get lost in the Australian outback. Starving and thirsty, Pete has to remember some of the old bush skills his grandfather taught him to survive. Finally Pete and Kalmain reach the city, they save the old cinema and return home as heroes
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 DVD-video (87 min.)
Note
  • One Entertainment : 57512SDO
  • Hopscotch Entertainment : HOP0594
  • DVD release of the 2012 motion picture
  • Extras: Behind the scenes
Instance
Label
Satellite boy
Title
Satellite boy
Statement of responsibility
a film by Catriona Mckenzie
Creator
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Actor
Director
Producer
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Screenwriter
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Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Just outside the town of Wyndham, in the northern Kimberley region of Western Australia, young Pete lives with his grandfather in an old abandoned outdoor cinema in the desert. When the old drive-in is threatened with demolition, ten year old Pete takes off to the city with his best mate Kalmain, to save his home. But the boys get lost in the Australian outback. Starving and thirsty, Pete has to remember some of the old bush skills his grandfather taught him to survive. Finally Pete and Kalmain reach the city, they save the old cinema and return home as heroes
Awards note
tiff. Toronto International Film Festival Official Selection.
Cataloging source
NAML
Characteristic
videorecording
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Satellite Boy (Motion picture : 2012)
Credits note
Written and directed by Catriona McKenzie and produced by David Jowsey; a Satellite Films production supported by Screen Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen NSW, ScreenWest and Lotterywest
Dewey number
791.4372
Intended audience
Classification : PG
Language note
English. [CC] English Captions (Descriptive subtitles for the hearing impaired)
PerformerNote
David Gulpilil, Cameron Wallaby, Joseph Pedley
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1953-2021
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  • McKenzie, Catriona
  • Jowsey, David
  • Dalaithngu, David
  • Wallaby, Cameron
  • Pedley, Joseph
  • Satellite Films
  • Screen Australia
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Screen NSW
  • ScreenWest
Runtime
87
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  • Aboriginal Australians
  • Aboriginal Australians in motion pictures
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Satellite boy, a film by Catriona Mckenzie
Instantiates
Publication
Distribution
Note
  • One Entertainment : 57512SDO
  • Hopscotch Entertainment : HOP0594
  • DVD release of the 2012 motion picture
  • Extras: Behind the scenes
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
000052349087
Dimensions
12 cm.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 DVD-video (87 min.)
Governing access note
AIATSIS Rare Book and Research Collection materials are stored offsite and require a minimum of two business days advance notice for bookings. Access conditions for some items may be restricted due to their cultural content, rarity, value or physical condition.
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
9321337148076
Other physical details
sound, colour
Publisher number
  • 57512SDO
  • HOP0594
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)867580437
System details
DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1/2.0, PAL, Region 4, aspect ratio 16:9 (2.35:1)
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Satellite boy, a film by Catriona Mckenzie
Publication
Distribution
Note
  • One Entertainment : 57512SDO
  • Hopscotch Entertainment : HOP0594
  • DVD release of the 2012 motion picture
  • Extras: Behind the scenes
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
000052349087
Dimensions
12 cm.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 DVD-video (87 min.)
Governing access note
AIATSIS Rare Book and Research Collection materials are stored offsite and require a minimum of two business days advance notice for bookings. Access conditions for some items may be restricted due to their cultural content, rarity, value or physical condition.
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
9321337148076
Other physical details
sound, colour
Publisher number
  • 57512SDO
  • HOP0594
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)867580437
System details
DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1/2.0, PAL, Region 4, aspect ratio 16:9 (2.35:1)
Video recording format
DVD

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