Jeni Thornley

Jeni Thornley

Personal Details

Biography

Jeni Thornley is a multifaceted creative professional who has made a significant impact in the world of documentary filmmaking, writing, and film valuation.

Her poetic essay documentaries, which include "Maidens" (1978),"For Love or Money: a history of women and work in Australia" (1983),"To the Other Shore" (1996),and "Island Home Country" (2008),are landmark films in Australian independent and feminist cinema. These critically acclaimed works have been widely distributed and have also been broadcast on prominent television networks such as ABC TV and SBS.

Jeni Thornley's films are not only significant in their own right, but they are also widely available to the public. Viewers can access her films online or on DVD through reputable distribution channels such as beamafilm, Ronin Films, and Anandi Films.

Career

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2008
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2023
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2023
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2008
Island Home Country
Island Home Country as Director, Writer
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1983
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1978
Maidens
Maidens as Director