Where the Green Ants Dream (1984)

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A geologist employed by an Australian mining company finds himself disputing the rights of some aborigines who believe their land to be sacred.

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2 wins & 3 nominations.

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3 February 2016 | gavin6942
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| Strong Film From Herzog
The geologist Lance Hackett is employed by an Australian mining company to map the subsoil of a desert area covered with ant hills prior to a possible uranium extraction. His work is impeded by some aborigines who explain that this is the place where the green ants dream.

Werner Herzog makes great films, and he is quite prolific in what he does. His career sees to be divided between unusual drama and documentaries of different cultures. This film, perhaps more than any other of his work, really blends the two. While not a documentary, it really tries to celebrate aborigine culture.

Of all the films based in Australia, this is one of the better ones. It may not be reality, but it is in some ways better than reality. Herzog creates a world that is completely believable.

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the lawyer that shakes Hackett's hand outside of the court room when the trial is over.

Quotes

Lance Hackett: The situation, your Honor, is this man is the the sacred custodian to the secrets of this tribe. And his tribe has died out. He is the sole and final survivor of his people, his clan. They call him the mute, because there is nobody left on this ...

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Requiem Op. 48
Music by Gabriel Fauré

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Genres

Drama

Details

Release Date:

8 February 1985

Language

English

Country of Origin

West Germany, Australia

Filming Locations

Australia

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