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      Hunt Angels

      2006 1 hr. 26 min. Documentary Comedy Drama List
      Reviews 40% 100+ Ratings Audience Score In 1939, as Australia's film industry collapses, controversial filmmaker Rupert Kathner (a man with a criminal background and a lack of technical skill) decides to soldier on in his quest to keep Australian cinema alive. Alec Morgan's documentary blends actual clips of Kathner (along with his girlfriend, cinematographer Alma Brooks) with dramatized sequences, as the two scheme, steal, battle the law and seek funding from investors they refer to as "angels" -- all in the name of the cinema. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Sat in on an open discussion with Alec Morgan at a screening of Hunt Angels. Some really interesting stories are woven into the making of this film, it is entertaining and a great interpretation of Australia's early film industry. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A good documentary about early Australian filmmakers, but not a great one. Failed to give me the same inspired feeling that is usually guaranteed when I watch a movie about filmmaking, but it was an interesting story. I think it would have worked better as a straight narrative. Earned a star for its visual effects - the world of Sydney and Victoria in the 30s-50s was created with animated still photographs in a very clever way. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Mix of doco and drama, nice insight into the social history of Sydney and of Australian film making. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Audacious and surprisingly effective mix of drama and documentary telling the story of Aussie pioneer filmmakers/outlaws, Rupert Kathner and Alma Brooks. Victoria Hill is a delicious, magnetic presence. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In 1939, as Australia's film industry collapses, controversial filmmaker Rupert Kathner (a man with a criminal background and a lack of technical skill) decides to soldier on in his quest to keep Australian cinema alive. Alec Morgan's documentary blends actual clips of Kathner (along with his girlfriend, cinematographer Alma Brooks) with dramatized sequences, as the two scheme, steal, battle the law and seek funding from investors they refer to as "angels" -- all in the name of the cinema.
      Director
      Alec Morgan
      Executive Producer
      Antonio Zeccola
      Screenwriter
      Alec Morgan
      Genre
      Documentary, Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English (Australia)
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 4, 2019
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
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