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The Story of Rosy Dock

1995•10m
Animation

The story of what happens to the environment when a foreign plant upsets the equilibrium of the native landscape. This drama animation uses a unique relief collage art form to illustrate the impact that introduced plants have on native flora and fauna. The textures and colours of the collage magnificently recreate the Australian landscape.

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Production

Film Australia

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Narrator

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