You need to watch these 10 Aussie movies
Rachel Griffiths, with extensive experience in Australian cinema, understands the crucial role of a healthy local film industry. She highlights the urgent need for protection as streaming giants threaten to overshadow homegrown stories.
Griffiths has played key roles in iconic Australian films, from her breakout in Muriel’s Wedding to the war drama Hacksaw Ridge. Internationally recognized and Oscar-nominated for Hilary and Jackie and Saving Mr Banks, she has leveraged skills honed in Australia to succeed globally. She also appeared in major international blockbusters like Anyone But You, which utilized Australia's world-class facilities and talent.
As a director and producer of the Melbourne Cup film Ride Like a Girl, Griffiths has encountered the complex business side of filmmaking firsthand. As an audience member, she appreciates local films such as the historical Gallipoli, the Oscar-nominated Lion, and the Indigenous musical rom-com The Sapphires.
“A strong local film and television industry is vital because it gives us the power to tell our own stories, to nurture and grow our idea of who we are as unique from other dominant global cultures.”
— Rachel Griffiths
Protecting and supporting Australian cinema is essential to maintain its unique cultural voice and creative industry.
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