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The Screen Guide

This four-part film develops through an imaginary exchange of letters between people in Australia and relatives in their country of origin — Czechoslovakia, Turkey, Vietnam and Italy. They narrate the making of a new nation with a new culture. A story of split families, split moral values, the battle to maintain traditional cultures, hard work, vision and success.

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Crew

Director
Gian-Carlo Manara
Writers
Gian-Carlo Manara
Producer
Bronwyn Sanders
Executive Producers
Gian-Carlo Manara

Production Details

Production Completion
1991
Genre
History and national identity
Production Company
SBS Television - Local Production

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • International Film and TV Festival of New York
    (1991)