For director Justin Kurzel, the title of the book he was adapting, “True History of the Kelly Gang,” meant less than the story — and the many that have come before it.
The life of Australian outlaw and bushranger Ned Kelly (1854-1880) has inspired filmmakers since the earliest days of the medium, when in 1906 Charles Tait delivered what many believe to be the world’s first feature-length film, “The Story of the Kelly Gang.” Dozens of versions have followed, with wildly divergent interpretations of Kelly’s exploits, characterizing him as everything from a folk hero to a ruthless cop killer, played by everyone from Heath Ledger to Mick Jagger. For IFC’s “True History of the Kelly Gang,” based on Peter Carey’s 2000 novel, Kurzel (2011 thriller “Snowtown”) prized mood over historical accuracy to deliver a visceral, punk-infused addition to Kelly’s growing cinematic legacy. It stars George MacKay (“1917”) in the title role,...
The life of Australian outlaw and bushranger Ned Kelly (1854-1880) has inspired filmmakers since the earliest days of the medium, when in 1906 Charles Tait delivered what many believe to be the world’s first feature-length film, “The Story of the Kelly Gang.” Dozens of versions have followed, with wildly divergent interpretations of Kelly’s exploits, characterizing him as everything from a folk hero to a ruthless cop killer, played by everyone from Heath Ledger to Mick Jagger. For IFC’s “True History of the Kelly Gang,” based on Peter Carey’s 2000 novel, Kurzel (2011 thriller “Snowtown”) prized mood over historical accuracy to deliver a visceral, punk-infused addition to Kelly’s growing cinematic legacy. It stars George MacKay (“1917”) in the title role,...
- 4/24/2020
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Plans have been announced to commemorate Scottish filmmaker Margaret Tait with a plaque on Orkney, where she was born.
Margaret Tait
Tait, whose centenary has been celebrated this year by a number of initiatives across the country, was the first Scottish woman to make a feature film - Blue Black Permanent, which has recently been restored by the BFI. In 2012 her work was memorialised in documentary Margaret Tait, Film Poet.
Her nephew, photographer and writer Charles Tait, told BBC Radio Orkney permission has been granted for a plaque in the island's St Magnus Cathedral. They aim for it to be installed within the next year. She would be the first woman to receive the honour in the part of the cathedral often referred to as "Poet's Corner".
He said: "We've got all these very worthy men with plaques in the cathedral. And I thought Margaret should be up there. I don't know what.
Margaret Tait
Tait, whose centenary has been celebrated this year by a number of initiatives across the country, was the first Scottish woman to make a feature film - Blue Black Permanent, which has recently been restored by the BFI. In 2012 her work was memorialised in documentary Margaret Tait, Film Poet.
Her nephew, photographer and writer Charles Tait, told BBC Radio Orkney permission has been granted for a plaque in the island's St Magnus Cathedral. They aim for it to be installed within the next year. She would be the first woman to receive the honour in the part of the cathedral often referred to as "Poet's Corner".
He said: "We've got all these very worthy men with plaques in the cathedral. And I thought Margaret should be up there. I don't know what.
- 11/14/2018
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Warner Bros. Pictures
Think of Australian films and there are certain images which automatically spring to mind. Comparing what is and isn’t a knife for example, or P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney. But whether it’s Australia’s own or a good humoured stereotype (or both), what you see of films made down under is only the tip of the iceberg.
Not only does Australia have its very own feature film industry, it had the very first feature film film industry, ever. On December 26th 1906, when pioneers in Europe and America were creating short pieces as gimmicks to impress and show off the new medium of film, Australian Charles Tait’s 70 minute epic The Story Of The Kelly Gang, was busy having its premiere at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Hall. (The only reason this film isn’t on the list itself is that only 20 minutes of footage are known to...
Think of Australian films and there are certain images which automatically spring to mind. Comparing what is and isn’t a knife for example, or P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney. But whether it’s Australia’s own or a good humoured stereotype (or both), what you see of films made down under is only the tip of the iceberg.
Not only does Australia have its very own feature film industry, it had the very first feature film film industry, ever. On December 26th 1906, when pioneers in Europe and America were creating short pieces as gimmicks to impress and show off the new medium of film, Australian Charles Tait’s 70 minute epic The Story Of The Kelly Gang, was busy having its premiere at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Hall. (The only reason this film isn’t on the list itself is that only 20 minutes of footage are known to...
- 1/26/2015
- by Ian Coomber
- Obsessed with Film
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