Back in a time where Historical subjects of Australian cinema were popular. "Eureka Stockade" is one of these extremely rare and underrated films that defined Australia's colonial past in cinema.
Its also one of only three or four films made or based on the story of the Eureka Rebellion. Just as much as Australia is divided on what they think of Ned Kelly so too can the same be said for the Eureka Rebellion. As the narrator puts its:
"Humanity has always fought for their freedom, England had her Magna Carta, France her Revolution, America her Declaration of Independence and Australia; Eureka Stockade"
These events occurred back in 1854; Gold was discovered in the town of Ballarat and had brought thousands of people from all around the world to seek their fortune. What was at stake for the diggers were the mining licenses enforced by the gold commission under government orders; this lead to an outbreak in which the diggers united under the flag of the southern cross and spoke their oath to fight for their rights and liberty.
There's no mention of political turmoil that historians say were partly the reason why many foreigners came to Australia at the time of the Gold Rush in the 1850s. However many names associated with Eureka Stockade can be found here(look up a history book on the subject and you'll find out more about these people); Significant figures like miners; Peter Lalor, Raffaello Carboni, Fredrick Vern, Thomas Kennedy, Gold Comissioner Robert Rede, Hotel Owner James Bently and Governor Hotham. The film explores these characters to great lengths that viewers will get to know throughout the film. The actors play the characters in their own significant roles in the story.
Chips Rafferty at the time was one of Australias most famous actors, he collaborated with the Director again here for the lead role after the huge success of their previous film "The Overlanders" which I haven't seen.
The Production of the film looks grand but not outstanding. It moves at a steady pace with good editing. The Soundtrack makes this film sound like its a genuine classic. Although the overall feel doesn't inspire great lengths and you'd feel more could have been done to keep people's interest in the story and how politically involving or compelling it really was. Their isn't too much to fussed about historical accuracy here, its pretty much an early attempt at telling this story and what was the case. There's a lot more I could touch up on, but I won't go into any more further detail.
Some good things to say; Its interesting how the cast and crew did it back then, I quite liked it. It should give people a brief intro on the subject of the Erueka Stockade and recommended to see how it plays out.
Its also one of only three or four films made or based on the story of the Eureka Rebellion. Just as much as Australia is divided on what they think of Ned Kelly so too can the same be said for the Eureka Rebellion. As the narrator puts its:
"Humanity has always fought for their freedom, England had her Magna Carta, France her Revolution, America her Declaration of Independence and Australia; Eureka Stockade"
These events occurred back in 1854; Gold was discovered in the town of Ballarat and had brought thousands of people from all around the world to seek their fortune. What was at stake for the diggers were the mining licenses enforced by the gold commission under government orders; this lead to an outbreak in which the diggers united under the flag of the southern cross and spoke their oath to fight for their rights and liberty.
There's no mention of political turmoil that historians say were partly the reason why many foreigners came to Australia at the time of the Gold Rush in the 1850s. However many names associated with Eureka Stockade can be found here(look up a history book on the subject and you'll find out more about these people); Significant figures like miners; Peter Lalor, Raffaello Carboni, Fredrick Vern, Thomas Kennedy, Gold Comissioner Robert Rede, Hotel Owner James Bently and Governor Hotham. The film explores these characters to great lengths that viewers will get to know throughout the film. The actors play the characters in their own significant roles in the story.
Chips Rafferty at the time was one of Australias most famous actors, he collaborated with the Director again here for the lead role after the huge success of their previous film "The Overlanders" which I haven't seen.
The Production of the film looks grand but not outstanding. It moves at a steady pace with good editing. The Soundtrack makes this film sound like its a genuine classic. Although the overall feel doesn't inspire great lengths and you'd feel more could have been done to keep people's interest in the story and how politically involving or compelling it really was. Their isn't too much to fussed about historical accuracy here, its pretty much an early attempt at telling this story and what was the case. There's a lot more I could touch up on, but I won't go into any more further detail.
Some good things to say; Its interesting how the cast and crew did it back then, I quite liked it. It should give people a brief intro on the subject of the Erueka Stockade and recommended to see how it plays out.