The Roof Needs Mowing (1971)

The Roof Needs Mowing (1971) poster

A series of surreal short scenes portraying a suburban family and their everyday rituals.

Director: Gillian Armstrong
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 8 min
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Cast

Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique

Keywords

radio, social satire, black and white, rowing boat, technique, baked beans, rice bubbles, teddy bear biscuits, quotidian, milk bottles, clothes line, short film

More Films by Director: Gillian Armstrong
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Roof Needs Mowing about?
A series of surreal short scenes portraying a suburban family and their everyday rituals.
Who directed The Roof Needs Mowing?
The Roof Needs Mowing was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Who stars in The Roof Needs Mowing?
The Roof Needs Mowing stars Ian McGuffie, Dale Fleming, R.E. Armstrong, Ken Keogh, Lois Connor, Kay Groves.
How long is The Roof Needs Mowing?
The Roof Needs Mowing has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Roof Needs Mowing?
The Roof Needs Mowing is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Roof Needs Mowing produced?
The Roof Needs Mowing was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of The Roof Needs Mowing?
The themes of The Roof Needs Mowing include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique.