About this movie
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.
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australia
trauma
based on true story
racism
racial slur
racial prejudice
generational
impressionist
woman director
indigenous australians
australian aboriginal
1960s
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Questions about Terra Nullius
How long is Terra Nullius?
Terra Nullius has a runtime of 21m ( and 21 minutes).
Who directed Terra Nullius?
Terra Nullius was directed by Anne Pratten and released in 1992.
What genre is Terra Nullius?
Terra Nullius is a Drama film (1992).
Who stars in Terra Nullius?
The cast of Terra Nullius includes Michelle Lacombe, Olivia Patten, Wendy Playfair, Dacre King, Kristina Bloomstrand.
