Red Dog Australian Identity

Ladies and gentleman, the film Australian Rules is simply impossible to overlook as Australia’s entry into the international film everything that a proper ‘Australian’ film should, drama, romance, action and deceit. It portrays cultural differences that create segregation between the fabrics of society in a town that doesn’t possess the capacity to co-exist which is evident in urbanized Australia.

In the 1940s, there was probably nothing else that could have compared to what was going on through these Australian people’s lives at this time in the history of Australia, although with the portrayal of strong heartedness and mateship between all these people, it represented these characters as being true blue Aussies. This key representation in Australian society originated from being so loyal to our companions in every way possible thus allowing others to undergo the same feeling and create a strong mateship. Throughout this film there have been many strong examples of mateship that show how loyal we can be, some of which include when Magarri gave his life to allow Drover and all the children to make it to the boat without being caught or when drover risked his life to save Nullah from being shot by Neil Fletcher. These examples combine to create and represent how Australians are willing to give up their lives for the people they care about. Overall, from this paragraph it has been clearly seen that mateship is without a doubt a very strong representation in Australia although there are still people being targeted by

The little character stories included throughout the movie are very significant to the personality of the character. These emotions of the characters were captured by the director Kriv Stenders in the movie Red Dog, The stories of the miners really give the audience a glimpse of who they are deep down. The movie is set in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The inhabitants need a friend to share the feelings of loneliness and loss, to provide a sense of purpose. Red Dog helps the miners to create a sense of community. Vanno, Jocko and Peeto are unique their stories are portrayed throughout the movie.

The movie Red dog was able to express all types of themes. The Australian culture are full of comedy, romance, tragedy and mateship, and all these themes are evident in the film Red dog. Comedy was a huge part of this film, nearly even scene showed comedy and would give you a laugh. Half way through the movie the character Peeto was to babysit/look after Red dog for John while he took Nancy out on their first date. Peeto was secretly doing his knitting but Red Dog showed the mates Vanno, Jocko and Jack and embarrassed him. This demonstrates that there is always a good laugh as an Australian. Romance is another key theme in the movie Red dog. John has never stayed in the same place for more than two years but this time he stays in Dampier for one particular reason. He was in love with Nancy. Love, relationships and romance are all very common in Australia. People make sacrifices to be with the people they love. There is also sadness and tragedy in Australia. Whether it be a loss of a friend, family member or dog. There are many sad and heart touching scenes in this film, starting from the loss of your wife and child (Jocko), the loss of your recent new partner (Nancy) or the loss of the famous wanderer dog (Red dog). With loss and tragedy also comes powerful memories and stories to reflect

'Red Dog'- an Aussie drama\comedy film released in 2011, tells the true story of a red stray kelpie dog that existed in Western Australia during the 1970s. Set in a working mine, the “Pilbara Wanderer” was known for his ‘hitchhiking', travelling around the globe from person to person, perusing great loyalty, adopting people and bringing the community together. This classic Aussie movie has shown the loyalty of dogs and the sense of community spirit.

Good morning/afternoon and welcome to the 2018 annual Australian Film Festival. The Australian films represented here today are examples of egalitarianism and the idea of a fair go for all. They depict the underdog, and their drive to succeed and achieve. In many Australian films today these two qualities are shown throughout which makes for a captivating and exciting film experience. Iconic films such as The Sapphires and Ned Kelly depict Australians fighting against injustice, personal issues and inequality, showing the value of a “fair go” and egalitarianism.

Australia’s identity has always been a complicated one. Starting with Aboriginal genocide, 1800’s cowboys and villains, two world wars and a bunch of poems describing them, it makes it difficult to conclude on what being an ‘Aussie’ really is. Thankfully, the two thought-provoking poems Nobody Calls Me a Wog Anymore by Komninos Zervos, and My Country by Dorothea Mackellar both use their discerning selection of themes to reflect modern attitudes in some extent. Along with their themes, Nobody Calls Me a Wog Anymore and My Country both use their story to capture the attributes modern Australians possess to some degree.

Subsequently, some changes must be made in the adaptation. Some of the major changes will be to make Marv’s ethnicity Aboriginal and to place the setting in Pilbara, Western Australia. These changes will be made to exemplify the issues at hand and to display an iconic Australia rural town easily identified as a geographic signifier, reflecting the rural values of larrikinism, community and especially the higher rates of the masculinity crisis and male mental health related suicides in rural areas. Adapting Marv’s ethnicity to Aboriginal in the film will also be a major signifier of both Australia, as well as an attempt avoid the stereotype of whitewashing of an Australian film, giving the film a bit of cultural value, adding the attitudes and values equality for individuals and

The Australian Identity by Isaiah Ainsley The typical Australian can be defined as muscular, tall and athletic, worldwide we are still seen as what we were in the 1800’s. That stereotype of let’s say Crocodile Dundee with the corkscrew hats living out in the bush is what we are seen as to anyone outside of Australia. Currently, the nation’s stereotype is dilute, where hegemonic, protest and alternative masculinities are interchangeable. Throughout multiple examples the idea of the stereotypical Australian being hegemonic is supported. Hegemonic society consists of patriarchy and homophobia.

Is it the bush, kangaroos and the red sand? Or is the scorching sun, beach and sunscreen? These images are often used to describe Australia but what about the Australian identity? Throughout the various stages of Australian history, Australians have attempted to grab onto an identity that makes them unique and able to bond with another fellow Australian. This has not always been easy, given the diversity that has grown over the centuries and the definition of the true Australian identity has changed over time. The typical Australian is known to be “fair, laid back, democratic and having a dry and anti-authoritarian sense of humour. These descriptions are often identified with Australians who are born in this country, however there is more

As a nation, Australia in both a contemporary and historical sense shows a wide kaleidoscope of values and attitudes. Through Matt Ottley’s multimodal narrative Requiem for a Beast, these values and attitudes are prominently demonstrated through its mode and medium. The abhorrent, but still prevalent event of the Stolen Generation plays an immense role in both the values and attitudes that contemporary Australia is known for. As a large portion of this narrative is based on the impact it had on the Indigenous both at the time and to this day, this narrative is told through the perspective of three separate individuals: An Aboriginal Elder, a young boy, and a narrator. Between 1905 and 1969 Australia was known as the first nation to attempt in breeding out an entire race, and this began the legacy that the Australian government was known for.

From a Tarzan- like, pun-making simpleton to a vigilante fighting for justice in the outback of a dystopian Australia, we really have it all when it comes to our vast selection of native films. Although quite diverse in plot, setting and characters they all broadcast the concept of Australian identity and ideals to the world. There are many concepts that reflect the typical Australian identity such as mateship, larrikinism and the Aussie battler and it is more important know than ever to celebrate what it means to be Australian.

Red’s character plays a role in the movie where he gets to learn to speak from what people want to hear, to speaking his own mind. Red is never redeemed of anything. He never faces regret, doesn't get upset, and always is happy about his life in prison. Red doesn't show emotion, he always kept his feelings to himself. Red has the same way of thinking throughout almost the entire movie.

The tale of the Red Dog captured the imagination of many people. Based on the Louis De Berniere book and then the story was adapted into the Australia film 'RED DOG' that was released in 2011. I haven't yet read the book but I am recently searching to buy it online thought the internet. In this movie, the star of the film was 'Koko', a stray Kelpie who portrayed 'RED DOG'. Red Dog is the most popular Australian movie of the past year. The family drama movie about a hitchhiking that live and work in Western Australia community in the 1970s, a variety of tough guys relate how the Red Dog became a local legend around the remote coastal town of Dampier and brought together a community of lonely working men.

Publican Jack Collins is the one who gives the description about the dog to truck driver, Thomas. Red dog, whose real master was an American called John, arrives in Dampier and befriends many employees at Hamersley Iron. According to the men at Hamersley, red dog’s master dates a secretary (Nancy) from Hamersley. On their engagement night, red dog is instructed John to wait for his return, but John does not return as he dies in an accident.