Oceanian Cinema
Oceanian cinema spans the vast, diverse landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. From the sweeping outback vistas of Walkabout to urban Māori dramas like Once Were Warriors, filmmakers have captured both the beauty and the social realities of this region.
Australia has offered poetic visions of isolation and identity, with directors like Peter Weir and George Miller shaping global cinema. In New Zealand, voices like Jane Campion and Taika Waititi explore intimate personal stories alongside cultural and social commentary, often highlighting Māori experiences.
Meanwhile, the cinema of the Pacific Islands, though smaller in production, provides unique glimpses into island life, oral traditions, and communal histories. Contemporary films like The Orator (Samoa) and Tanna (Vanuatu) show that these stories, rooted in local culture and landscape, resonate far beyond their shores.