Core text: 'The Castle' 1997, directed by rob sitch
The film, The Castle is a well known 'classic' Australian film - made by Australians, for Australians. The film is filled with mullets, freckles, fringe and ill-fashioned characters, presenting real-life, working-class Australian families.
A Melbourne family is very happy living where they do, near the Melbourne Airport (it's practically their back yard). However, they are forced to leave their beloved home, by the Government and airport authorities. 'The Castle' is the story of how they fight to remain in their house, taking their case as far as the High Court. - Simon Quinn
A Melbourne family is very happy living where they do, near the Melbourne Airport (it's practically their back yard). However, they are forced to leave their beloved home, by the Government and airport authorities. 'The Castle' is the story of how they fight to remain in their house, taking their case as far as the High Court. - Simon Quinn
The film was produced by the company Working Dog. Finance was provided by the members of the company themselves.
37% of Australians believe that the film best represents the 'real Australia' according to a survey conducted by the Australia Day Council of NSW (2010). With a gross of $10,326,428 at the Australian box office, the movie made more than 13 times its $750,000 budget. The rights for the film were reportedly purchased for $6 million. 'The Castle' Facts |
'the Castle' as part of this area of study
The Castle has been chosen as the core text for this Area of Study (AOS). This means that you will view this film to uncover more about what the Australian Identity is plus examine texts related to the central ideas. There are four main focus areas you will be analysing in this film:
Each of these areas has been allocated a tab at the top of the website, under the title 'The Castle'. Each of the four focus areas will require you to examine supplementary related material and make judgments about how these ideas work together to portray an Australian Identity.
- 'Everyday Australians'
- The Underdog: Uprising against unjust authority
- Australian Humour
- Family and Community Spirit
Each of these areas has been allocated a tab at the top of the website, under the title 'The Castle'. Each of the four focus areas will require you to examine supplementary related material and make judgments about how these ideas work together to portray an Australian Identity.
Before Viewing the filmExamine the front cover and make predictions about the film.
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During ViewingComplete the character analysis chart.
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After Viewing
Complete a Facebook Profile for one of the main characters - Darryl or Dale. Use Fakebook to do this.
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