FILMS IN THE 90'S IN AUSTRALIA
The film industry developed and grew immensely during the 1990s, having a significant impact on post-war Australian society. Film was often used as a device for communicating a new perspective on society or to celebrate an aspect of pop culture. This enlightened people to issues that they had not been exposed to whilst contributing to the development of Australian identity.
Many 90’s films were of profound significance in delivering new perspectives that allowed Australians to embrace diversity in contemporary society. As seen in Source A, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) is considered an iconic Australian film, following the story of two gay men and a transgender woman travelling through the Australian countryside. This film depicted the LGBT community positively, providing them with a more dignified representation in contrast to the recent HIV/AIDS epidemic. This contributed to a growing acceptance for LGBT people in the 90s in Australia, eventually leading to favourable reception that they receive today.
Many 90’s films were of profound significance in delivering new perspectives that allowed Australians to embrace diversity in contemporary society. As seen in Source A, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) is considered an iconic Australian film, following the story of two gay men and a transgender woman travelling through the Australian countryside. This film depicted the LGBT community positively, providing them with a more dignified representation in contrast to the recent HIV/AIDS epidemic. This contributed to a growing acceptance for LGBT people in the 90s in Australia, eventually leading to favourable reception that they receive today.
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Some 90’s films can be seen as a celebration of pop culture, which has been of high significance towards developing a sense of national identity in Australia. Australian films seen in Sources B to D such as The Castle (1997), Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Muriel’s Wedding (1994) showcased different aspects of Australian lifestyles that were seen on an international stage. This contributed to the formation of a national image in the 1990s and a stereotype that Australians were laid-back beach-goers. Today this stereotype is still present. |