The Dust Never Settles
Synopsis
Placing fascinating, often humorous encounters with the unconventional individuals who inhabit some of the country's most remote areas against a wilderness of unimaginable magnitude, the director transcends conventions of traditional documentary with her impartial approach and distinctive visual style.
The Dust Never Settles is a rare document of the endlessly diverse landscape and culture of a continent, and a unique record of contemporary Australia.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 60 mins
- Format
- Mini DV
- Director
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Jess Dickenson 1st Feature
- Producer
- Jess Dickenson
- Co-Producer
- Spenny Tungate
- Editor
- Jess Dickenson
- Director of Photography
- Jess Dickenson
- Composer
- The Dirty Three
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Good Films
Sales Company
Renderyard
www.renderyard.com
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