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Adaptation of
An Indecent Obsession
1981
single work
novel
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1985...
1985
An Indecent Obsession
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At the end of World War II, Sister Langtry is in charge of a ward of mentally unbalanced patients. When she falls in love with a new patient, tensions arise and a patient is murdered.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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From Martyr to Robo-Nurse : The Portrayal of Australian Nurses on Screen
2014
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Studies in Australasian Cinema , vol. 8 no. 2/3 2014; (p. 110-122) 'Nurses have traditionally been seen as among the most trusted of workers, with cultural connections with caring and femininity long been associated with their profession. While the portrayal of nurses in overseas screenworks has had some attention, Australian productions have not. This study identifies four categories of screenworks: popular entertainment, training and recruitment films, wartime nursing, and nurses as workers and unionists. Although more recent mainstream media portrayals of nurses increasingly depict strong, assertive professionals, little research has been conducted into the fourth category, a significant number of which are made by nurses. When nurses take on the film-making task, different outcomes are produced. New types of film about nurses and by nurses offer an evolving representation of the profession and are helping to change the identity of nurses.' (Publication abstract) -
Soldiers Play Out Final Battle
1991
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 19 June 1991; (p. 71)
— Review of An Indecent Obsession 1985 single work film/TV
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Soldiers Play Out Final Battle
1991
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 19 June 1991; (p. 71)
— Review of An Indecent Obsession 1985 single work film/TV -
From Martyr to Robo-Nurse : The Portrayal of Australian Nurses on Screen
2014
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Studies in Australasian Cinema , vol. 8 no. 2/3 2014; (p. 110-122) 'Nurses have traditionally been seen as among the most trusted of workers, with cultural connections with caring and femininity long been associated with their profession. While the portrayal of nurses in overseas screenworks has had some attention, Australian productions have not. This study identifies four categories of screenworks: popular entertainment, training and recruitment films, wartime nursing, and nurses as workers and unionists. Although more recent mainstream media portrayals of nurses increasingly depict strong, assertive professionals, little research has been conducted into the fourth category, a significant number of which are made by nurses. When nurses take on the film-making task, different outcomes are produced. New types of film about nurses and by nurses offer an evolving representation of the profession and are helping to change the identity of nurses.' (Publication abstract)
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