116 - The Last Wave

Cinema Limbo

Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 115

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Episode description

Jeremy is accompanied by author Simon Guerrier for a study of The Last Wave, Peter Weir's 1977 Australian mythological urban thriller, with their conversation covering such topics as white saviour narratives, the Australian New Wave, storytelling through contrast and Papa Lazarou.

The Last Wave, viewable via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuTVDNnR3AE&pp=ygUSdGhlIGxhc3Qgd2F2ZSAxOTc3

Peter Weir discusses the film: https://youtu.be/D_7BYTf95Vc?si=BcFjOIOGuTAOO0-D

A playlist of Charles Wain's music from the film: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjem-nwYHyoGiN6pgrgowWarH34nRHygE

Simon's biography of David Whitaker: https://tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/david-whitaker-in-an-exciting-adventure-with-television

The story of David Burton in Doctor Who: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5d5pQM7IGo&pp=ygUXZGF2aWQgYnVydG9uIGRvY3RvciB3aG8%3D

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