Summaries

Various stories of Bruno and his German Australian family, living in early 1930s rural South Australia.

Based on a series of bestselling novels by award-winning children's author Colin Thiele, The Valley Between tells the story of Bruno Gunther, a 14-year-old boy from a German immigrant family growing up in a small wheat farming community in South Australia during the 1930's. While his father preaches the virtues of hard work on the farm, Bruno manages to find all sorts of opportunities for mischief and adventures as he explores the community around him. Through his adventures, Bruno comes to appreciate and understand more about himself, and about the community of the valley which surrounds and nurtures him. He finally earns the hard won respect of his father, but also faces the prospects of leaving his family, friends and eccentric relatives to pursue his education in the city.

Details

Keywords
  • based on novel
  • tv mini series
  • 1930s
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
  • History
Release date Jul 13, 1996
Countries of origin Germany Australia
Language English German
Filming locations Southern Vales, South Australia, Australia
Production companies Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Film Australia

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Tech specs

Runtime
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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