Directed by Aaron Stevenson | Australia

Aaron Stevenson’s The Rare Earth holds a unique place in Australia’s film culture. A truly independent sci-fi experience, it has found a devoted cult following amongst those who value such offbeat speculative visions as Rolf de Heer’s Incident at Raven’s Gate (1988) and Alex Proyas’ Spirits of the Air: Gremlins of the Clouds (1987).

It begins with the discovery of the Mungo skeletons in 1969 and contemplates the evolution of nomadic Australian life, up until a fateful extinction-level event. Shot at Lake Mungo, Broken Hill and other locations around Australia, The Rare Earth relies on practical effects work and in-camera technical prowess to tell a story that engages both the hearts and minds of fans of vivid world-building and dystopian landscapes.

A unique fusion of science fiction, mysticism, and post-apocalyptic fantasy, The Rare Earth has been afforded a fresh perspective by Stevenson and his team, which includes cinematographer Corey Hague, star Eliza Matengu and musical greats Martin Kennedy (of All India Radio) and Steve Kilbey (of The Church).
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE