IMDb 6.9 1975 HD

A Recollection… Hanging Rock 1900

A Recollection… Hanging Rock 1900

1975
Documentary
26 min NR Australia
6 / 10
6.9 IMDB

A documentary exploring the fascinating subject of the film, its production history and success. The documentary, which was produced by Patricia Lovell, features interviews with different cast and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Patricia Lovell
Starring
Patricia Lovell / Joan Lindsay / Peter Weir / Rachel Roberts / Jacki Weaver / Helen Morse

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

fascinating insightful nostalgic informative conventional reflective engaging respectful solid enriching

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900’ is a fascinating historical document, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from the architects of a cultural phenomenon. Producer Patricia Lovell leads us through the film's genesis, accompanied by the author Joan…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This documentary, 'A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900', serves as an earnest tribute to the production of a beloved Australian film. Featuring interviews with Patricia Lovell and key cast members, it charts the course of the film’s creation and…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

‘A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900’ is a beautifully curated testament to the enduring power of a cinematic landmark. The documentary expertly captures the spirit of its subject through insightful interviews with those who lived it, including the insightful…

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Marcus Bellwether
May 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For aficionados of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock', this documentary provides a welcome, if somewhat conventional, exploration of its making. Patricia Lovell, as producer, guides us through the production history, aided by recollections from Joan Lindsay and notable cast…

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Eleanor Vance
May 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This retrospective documentary, 'A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900', offers a compelling look behind the curtain of Peter Weir's enigmatic masterpiece. By weaving together interviews with producer Patricia Lovell, author Joan Lindsay, and cast members like Jacki Weaver and…

FAQs

This documentary focuses on the 'how' and 'why' of the film's creation rather than delving deeper into the unresolved narrative mysteries of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. While the interviews might offer glimpses into the intentions behind certain storytelling choices, the primary aim is to explore the production history and success. The enigmatic nature of the original film's plot remains intact.