Thunder over the Desert

Filmmakers and footsloggers! It’s not often you hear these two words together, but they perfectly capture the story of Australia’s film industry revealed in this compelling book. Since the early 20th century, Australia’s local screen industry has fought a fierce battle against the overwhelming dominance of Hollywood, striving to keep homegrown feature films on Australian cinema screens.This is a story of resilience and cultural pride, where the struggles of the nation’s filmmakers have been meta