Dark (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1974, Dark is a notable film directed by Paul Winkler, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. “Using footage shot during the first Aboriginal Land Rights demonstrations in Sydney, and when the police tore down the ‘Aboriginal Embassy’ in front of Parliament House in Canberra, Dark juxtaposes this violent struggle with images (taken from a tourist slide) of an old Aboriginal warrior imprisoned, in his mind, in his own country. As an immigrant to Australia I’d understood what it feels like to be a stranger, and had experienced hurtful comments and prejudice (...‘bloody German’). So I thought, this is funny, these people have been here for donkey’s years, and they to go out in the streets to fight for their own land. I used various mechanisms to let this injustice, this anger out...in particular, zooming through a comb onto the image of the old warrior...letting his emotion stream out through the bars.” (Paul Winkler)
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark worth watching?
- Dark holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Dark released?
- Dark was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.