All Day Long
All Day Long

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All Day Long

1978
Movie
152 min
Russian

A day in the life of the factory director Druyanov, who transformed a once backward enterprise into one of the leading companies in the industry.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Peter WeirGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a rural Australian town, a group of young men find themselves adrift in a world of limited opportunities and burgeoning discontent. The film captures their struggles with boredom, petty crime, and the search for meaning in their monotonous lives. As their restlessness escalates, their actions lead to increasingly serious consequences.

Critical Reception

All Day Long received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics often highlighting its raw portrayal of working-class Australian youth. While some praised its unflinching realism and the director's strong visual style, others found its bleak narrative and lack of resolution to be a drawback. It is considered a notable early work from director Peter Weir.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty and realistic depiction of disaffected youth.

  • Noted for Peter Weir's emerging directorial talent and visual aesthetic.

  • Some found the film's bleakness and unresolved narrative unsatisfying.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on a low budget in and around the Sydney suburb of Cabramatta, with many of the extras being locals from the area.

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