Picnic at Hanging Rock (Peter Weir, 1975) Darragh O’Donoghue February 2014 Key Moments in Australian Cinema The opening frames of Peter Weir’s film contrast the natural permanence of Hanging Rock with the man-made elevation of Appleyard College. This has led viewers to read the immutability of the Australian landscap...
Determining Transnationalism in Serena Formica’s Peter Weir: A Creative Journey from Australia to Hollywood Lia McCrae-Moore September 2012 Book Reviews Peter Weir is an iconic Australian director who is celebrated for his comprehensive body of cinematic work both locally and abroad. His infamous adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock, in 1975, earned him a reput...
Weir, Peter Romy Sutherland February 2005 Great Directors b. August 21, 1944, Sydney, Australia Filmography Select Bibliography Web Resources Commanding Waves: The Films of Peter Weir Peter Weir helped to define the rebirth of Australian cinema, while addre...
