Question 1

How did director Peter Weir incorporate Aboriginal perspectives into the film's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Peter Weir asked tribal Aboriginal actors David Gulpilil and Nandjiwarra Amagula about the script and incorporated their reactions to the finished dialogue.

Question 2

What ironic weather challenge did the production face while filming in Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Sydney experienced constant heavy rain during production, so the crew had to recreate that harsh weather in sunny Adelaide, which doubled for Sydney.

Question 3

What central question does director Peter Weir say the film explores?

Accepted Answer

Weir states the film asks: 'What if someone with a very pragmatic approach to life experienced a premonition?'

Question 4

What unique distinction does actor Nandjiwarra Amagula have in his film career?

Accepted Answer

This is the only film of Northern Australian tribal magistrate Nandjiwarra Amagula.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in The Last Wave?

Accepted Answer

A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder case and learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.

The Last Wave

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