Documentary · Australia · 2023 · 1h 25m

The Carnival

The Carnival poster
Director
Isabel Darling
Cast
Crew
Daniel Hartley-Allen — Director of Photography Isabel Darling — Director of Photography Hilary Balmond — Editor Lindi Harrison — Editor Isabel Darling — Writer Isabel Darling — Producer
Tagline

There's no business like family business

Synopsis

The Carnival captures the intimate moments of the sixth-generation carnival family, the Bells, as they haul their convoy of trucks, rides and workers from Batemans Bay to Darwin and back. Filmed over seven years, their journey includes pandemic shutdowns, bushfires, persistent rain and rising fuel costs – with a dwindling economy thrown in. The close-knit family battles not only to keep Australia’s oldest show on the road, but ultimately to keep their carnival legacy alive.

Key Collaborators
Isabel Darling Director Daniel Hartley-Allen Director of Photography Isabel Darling Director of Photography Hilary Balmond Editor Lindi Harrison Editor Isabel Darling Writer Isabel Darling Producer Tom Zubrycki Producer
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