Terra Nullius(1992)
Terra Nullius Synopsis
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.
Terra Nullius (1992) is a drama film directed by Anne Pratten, released on January 1, 1992 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Michelle Lacombe, Olivia Patten, Wendy Playfair and Dacre King.
- Director:
- Anne Pratten
- Writers:
- Anne Pratten
- Producers:
- Alison Wotherspoon, Anne Pratten
- Cinematographer:
- Jackie Farkas
- Composer:
- Andrew Lancaster
- Production:
- Ronin Films, Australian Film Television and Radio School
- Status:
- Released
Terra Nullius Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michelle Lacombe
Michelle Lacombe
as Alice
- Olivia Patten
Olivia Patten
as Young Alice
Wendy Playfair
as Mary
- Dacre King
Dacre King
as Neville
- Kristina Bloomstrand
Kristina Bloomstrand
as Woman
- Enid Freeman
Enid Freeman
as Woman
- Victoria Kennedy
Victoria Kennedy
as Woman
- Paula Maling
Paula Maling
as Woman
- Phyllis Simpson
Phyllis Simpson
as Woman
- Sherre DeLys
Sherre DeLys
as Additional Voice Work
Key crew
Directed by Anne Pratten, written by Anne Pratten, produced by Alison Wotherspoon and Anne Pratten.
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Terra Nullius – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Terra Nullius?
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The main cast of Terra Nullius (1992) includes Michelle Lacombe, Olivia Patten, Wendy Playfair, Dacre King and Kristina Bloomstrand. The film was directed by Anne Pratten. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Terra Nullius released?
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Terra Nullius was released on January 1, 1992 and runs for 21m.