Meth Kelly (2020)
Meth Kelly explores how Australia’s colonial frontier narrative has been shaped by the imaginary heroic actions of the cult figure Ned Kelly. Through a video work projected in one of the shadowy tunnels of the ex-convict structures at Cockatoo Island, this work questions the legitimacy of Kelly’s hero status through a modern reinterpretation of his moral persona. Thornton skews the national narrative rooted in the romance of a Western, by transforming Kelly into a “meth head robbing a 7 Eleven”, placing him in a banal (sub)urban delinquent realm, far removed from cult status. Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney.
Director: Warwick Thornton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: June 16, 2020
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meth Kelly about?
- Meth Kelly explores how Australia’s colonial frontier narrative has been shaped by the imaginary heroic actions of the cult figure Ned Kelly. Through a video work projected in one of the shadowy tunnels of the ex-convict structures at Cockatoo Island, this work questions the legitimacy of Kelly’s hero status through a modern reinterpretation of his moral persona. Thornton skews the national narrative rooted in the romance of a Western, by transforming Kelly into a “meth head robbing a 7 Eleven”, placing him in a banal (sub)urban delinquent realm, far removed from cult status. Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney.
- Who directed Meth Kelly?
- Meth Kelly was directed by Warwick Thornton.
- How long is Meth Kelly?
- Meth Kelly has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Meth Kelly?
- Meth Kelly is a Drama film.
- Where was Meth Kelly produced?
- Meth Kelly was produced in Australia.