TAGGED: 1980s
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An Adelaide dentist and amateur filmmaker has donated almost 10 hours of footage which helps chronicle the Australian and international Paralympic movement in the 1970s and 80s.

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Ahead of its premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, Tara Fedoriw-Morris recounts the journey of Ray Lawrence's Bliss (1985) back to the big screen, thanks to NFSA Restores.

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In 2016, the NFSA presented two 1970s short film spoofs – Buckeye and Pinto (1980) and Terror Lostralis (1980) – as a special double bill at the St Kilda Film Festival.

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Crocodile Dundee was a huge international hit. How was it marketed in different countries?

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It was back in 1986 that Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee first charmed audiences worldwide with his laconic humour.

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The musical comedy Starstruck (1982) and its colourful, outrageous costumes were ahead of their time.

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David Bowie appeared on The Don Lane Show's final episode in 1983. It was, in his own words, the first talk show he ever did, and you can watch it here.

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Discover the history of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, through these items from the NFSA collection.

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Discover the history of Darwin, Northern Territory through these items from the NFSA collection.

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What do dingoes, 80s rock and an orgasmic opus have in common? They're all part of the 2014 Sounds of Australia!