Bonegilla - The Migrants Journey

This film is also showing at our sister cinema, Ritz Cinemas

The Story

Bonegilla - The Migrants Journey shows first hand interviews of post war migrants from various European countries and their photos, home movies and documents. After World War 2, there were millions of displaced people searching for homes and a new start. Australia committed itself to accepting boatloads of these refugees.

Bonegilla - The Migrants Journey, charts the “New Australian’s” time during the war and how that influenced their decision to find a new home. It then charts their travel by ships to the other side of the world, their arrival in a land they knew nothing about. Being housed in spartan migrant camps like Bonegilla and their eventual acceptance of Australia as their new home.

You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. But most of all you’ll be truly inspired by these gutsy pioneers who left everything behind and travelled to a country they knew nothing about.

“The audience laughed, cried, and exchanged knowing glances, sharing in the collective appreciation for these brave pioneers, whose tenacity, love, and generosity helped shape the heart of our communities. Simon Reich has not only captured an important chapter in our national story, but he has also reminded us that behind every migration statistic is a human story of courage, sacrifice, and ultimately, belonging.” – Terese Casu Former CEO of Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney Film Festival

Live Multi Media Experience the stories of post-war migrants via video, archival footage, photo montages, soundscapes and live music via piano and violin.

There will be a post screening Q&A with director Simon Reich.

Rating

G

Duration

86 min

Director

Simon Reich