Australian National Film Board Movies

  • 1947
    School in the Mailbox

    School in the Mailbox

    School in the Mailbox

    6.41947HD

    In Australia, children live in the Outback, too far from others to travel to any school. The Australian government has a school with no student only...

    School in the Mailbox
  • 1949
    Steady as She Goes

    Steady as She Goes

    Steady as She Goes

    101949HD

    On piloting ships into Sydney harbour.

    Steady as She Goes
  • 1947
    Christmas Under the Sun

    Christmas Under the Sun

    Christmas Under the Sun

    71947HD

    Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high. ...

    Christmas Under the Sun
  • 1967
    Desert People

    Desert People

    Desert People

    51967HD

    Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as...

    Desert People
  • 1960
    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

    01960HD

    A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

    David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill
  • 1948
    Aborigines of the Sea Coast

    Aborigines of the Sea Coast

    Aborigines of the Sea Coast

    01948HD

    The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a...

    Aborigines of the Sea Coast
  • 1946
    Darwin: Doorway to Australia

    Darwin: Doorway to Australia

    Darwin: Doorway to Australia

    01946HD

    Original archival synopsis: The Japanese bombed Darwin many times during World War II because it was strategically important target number one in...

    Darwin: Doorway to Australia
  • 1964
    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

    01964HD

    Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian...

    Life in Australia: Mount Gambier
  • 1966
    The Case For Books

    The Case For Books

    The Case For Books

    01966HD

    This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied...

    The Case For Books
  • 1964
    Under Stress

    Under Stress

    Under Stress

    01964HD

    Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight...

    Under Stress
  • 1949
    Crocodile Hunters

    Crocodile Hunters

    Crocodile Hunters

    01949HD

    In the estuaries and lagoons of the Northern Territory, freshwater and saltwater crocodile are hunted for their hides by both Indigenous and...

    Crocodile Hunters
  • 1953
    The Country School Teacher

    The Country School Teacher

    The Country School Teacher

    01953HD

    A look at a teacher at a one-teacher school.

    The Country School Teacher
  • 1953
    Rail Town

    Rail Town

    Rail Town

    01953HD

    A documentary showing the town of Port Augusta in South Australia.

    Rail Town
  • 1953
    On Time

    On Time

    On Time

    01953HD

    Australian railway film from 1953, showcasing the beauty of train travel.

    On Time
  • 1953
    Barrier Story

    Barrier Story

    Barrier Story

    01953HD

    A documentary about the city of Broken Hill in New South Wales.

    Barrier Story
  • 1966
    Life in Australia: Hobart

    Life in Australia: Hobart

    Life in Australia: Hobart

    01966HD

    Life in Australia: Hobart shows scenes illustrating daily life, industry, recreation and the tourist features of Hobart, Tasmania.

    Life in Australia: Hobart
  • 1947
    Whither Japan?

    Whither Japan?

    Whither Japan?

    01947HD

    From the Film Australia Collection. Made by the National Film Board 1947. Directed by Geoffrey Collings. This film surveys post-war Japan and life...

    Whither Japan?
  • 1947
    Men Wanted

    Men Wanted

    Men Wanted

    01947HD

    Documentary short about job opportunities for British ex-servicemen in post-war Australia.

    Men Wanted
  • 1949
    The Lighthouse Keeper

    The Lighthouse Keeper

    The Lighthouse Keeper

    01949HD

    The life of the lighthouse keeper is a lonely one, but his work is vital to the safeguard of shipping. His first duty is to care for the light which...

    The Lighthouse Keeper
  • 1949
    Plan for Living

    Plan for Living

    Plan for Living

    01949HD

    In Australia with its rapid development there is a need for insistence upon town planning. This film illustrates what has already taken place in our...

    Plan for Living