- “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (2002): A powerful drama that follows the journey of three Indigenous Australian girls as they escape a government-run assimilation program and attempt to find their way back home.
- “Red Dog” (2011): Based on a true story, this heartwarming film tells the tale of a charismatic dog named Red Dog and his impact on the remote mining town of Dampier.
- “Australia” (2008): Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this epic romantic drama is set during World War II and explores the Australian outback with visuals and an engaging storyline.
- “Bran Nue Dae” (2009): A musical comedy-drama that revolves around an Aboriginal teenager who runs away from a mission in Perth and embarks on a journey back home.
- “Tracks” (2013): Based on a true story, this film follows Robyn Davidson’s solo trek through the Australian desert, starting from Alice Springs and ending at the Indian Ocean.
- “Beneath Hill 60” (2010): Set during World War I, this war film tells the story of a group of Australian miners who were recruited to tunnel beneath enemy lines during the Battle of Messines.
- “Bran Nue Dae” (2009): A musical comedy-drama that revolves around an Aboriginal teenager who runs away from a mission in Perth and embarks on a journey back home.
- “Last Cab to Darwin” (2015): Starring Michael Caton, the film tells the story of a taxi driver who travels from Broken Hill, New South Wales, to Darwin, Northern Territory, seeking assistance in ending his life.
- “Mad Bastards” (2010): Set in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, this drama explores the life of TJ, a troubled man searching for his son and trying to reconnect with his Aboriginal roots.
- “The Turning” (2013): Based on a collection of short stories by Tim Winton, this film comprises multiple interconnected stories set against the backdrop of Western Australia’s diverse landscapes.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Western Australia
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