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Rabbit-Proof Fence

Rabbit-Proof Fence

Adventure · Drama · History · 2002

In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.

Movie details

Rabbit-Proof Fence

“Follow your heart, follow the fence”

2002 Adventure · Drama · History 1h 34m

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7.0 / 10

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In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Phillip Noyce

Written by

Christine Olsen

E

Everlyn Sampi

Molly Craig

T

Tianna Sansbury

Daisy Craig Kadibill

L

Laura Monaghan

Gracie Fields

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Moodoo

Ningali Lawford

Ningali Lawford

Maud - Molly's Mother

M

Myarn Lawford

Molly's Grandmother

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Mavis

Court is in session

Put Rabbit-Proof Fence on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.