Silver City (1984)

New Land… New Life… New Love…

Silver City (1984) poster

After World War II, 4,000 Polish families came to Australia. They were Jews, Fascists, anti-Communists, and others dispossessed. In a large hostel, where even married men and women were housed in separate barracks, the adults lived for two years while they worked off the government's payment of their passage. Even though he is married to Anna and has a son, Julian falls in love with Nina and she with him. As they and others face the new situations and prejudices that await immigrants and as they take on aspects of Australian culture, old-country values reassert themselves. Julian decides what to do about love and family, and Nina must find a way to move on.

Director: Sophia Turkiewicz
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Don Saunders
Country: Australia
Language: English, Polski
Original Language: en

Keywords

immigrant, world war ii, immigration law, displacement, post world war ii, woman director, internment camp

More Films by Director: Sophia Turkiewicz
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver City about?
After World War II, 4,000 Polish families came to Australia. They were Jews, Fascists, anti-Communists, and others dispossessed. In a large hostel, where even married men and women were housed in separate barracks, the adults lived for two years while they worked off the government's payment of their passage. Even though he is married to Anna and has a son, Julian falls in love with Nina and she with him. As they and others face the new situations and prejudices that await immigrants and as they take on aspects of Australian culture, old-country values reassert themselves. Julian decides what to do about love and family, and Nina must find a way to move on.
Who directed Silver City?
Silver City was directed by Sophia Turkiewicz.
Who stars in Silver City?
Silver City stars Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Ivar Kants, Anna Maria Monticelli, Steve Bisley, Debra Lawrance, Tim McKenzie.
How long is Silver City?
Silver City has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Silver City?
Silver City is a Drama, History, Romance film.
Where was Silver City produced?
Silver City was produced in Australia.