Faraway Downs: a first look at Baz Luhrmann's attempt to remake his biggest flop, Australian television
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The director screened the first 40-minute episode of his new TV show at SXSW Sydney, made from footage from his divisive 2008 film Australia. But is it any good?
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Faraway Downs: a first look at Baz Luhrmann's attempt to remake his biggest flop, Australian television
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Faraway Downs: a first look at Baz Luhrmann's attempt to remake his biggest flop, Australian television
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Australia (2008 film) - Wikipedia