The Sapphires Film Analysis
As said by Nelson Mandela, “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart that it’s opposite.”
With the ever-expanding Australian film industry starting to be recognised now on a global scale, this is no better reason to showcase all Australia has to offer. From our rich sense of culture, to light hearted humour, the Australian film industry’s time is now – and what better way to shine than with the box-office hit, The Sapphires.
Based on true story, The Sapphires aids in the exploration and celebration of the ways in which Australian films have …show more content…
Three Aboriginal sisters and their half-cast cousin, along with their quirky Irish manger, all travel to Vietnam in 1968 to pursue their dreams of a singing career. With ups and downs, relationships and heartbreak, the group over comes many challenges, rising to the top in midst of the Vietnam War.
During this time period, the racial divide, particularly in Australia, was significant. This sensitive aspect of Australia’s history has been cleverly showcased in the film, captivating audiences with its witty humour and charismatic storyline. Many Australian films addressing prominant Aboriginal issues, such as Rabbit Proof Fence, Samson and Delilah and Australia, tend to run down the line of despair, racism and indignation. Non-Indigenous audiences are invited to tentatively toe that line, where they steel themselves before confronting the harsh realities, but stop before stripping away their apathy towards the Indigenous community.
The Sapphires steers clear of this tendency — which just might be the reason why it was such an enjoyable film. Fun, light-hearted and filled with so much heart and soul; no coaxing to remove apathy was necessary. Empathy for the characters and their story was drawn out so easily — it could have been handed on
With the ever-expanding Australian film industry starting to be recognised now on a global scale, this is no better reason to showcase all Australia has to offer. From our rich sense of culture, to light hearted humour, the Australian film industry’s time is now – and what better way to shine than with the box-office hit, The Sapphires.
Based on true story, The Sapphires aids in the exploration and celebration of the ways in which Australian films have …show more content…
Three Aboriginal sisters and their half-cast cousin, along with their quirky Irish manger, all travel to Vietnam in 1968 to pursue their dreams of a singing career. With ups and downs, relationships and heartbreak, the group over comes many challenges, rising to the top in midst of the Vietnam War.
During this time period, the racial divide, particularly in Australia, was significant. This sensitive aspect of Australia’s history has been cleverly showcased in the film, captivating audiences with its witty humour and charismatic storyline. Many Australian films addressing prominant Aboriginal issues, such as Rabbit Proof Fence, Samson and Delilah and Australia, tend to run down the line of despair, racism and indignation. Non-Indigenous audiences are invited to tentatively toe that line, where they steel themselves before confronting the harsh realities, but stop before stripping away their apathy towards the Indigenous community.
The Sapphires steers clear of this tendency — which just might be the reason why it was such an enjoyable film. Fun, light-hearted and filled with so much heart and soul; no coaxing to remove apathy was necessary. Empathy for the characters and their story was drawn out so easily — it could have been handed on