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Ocean Girl
Ocean Girl is an Australian science fiction TV series aimed for family audiences and starring Marzena Godecki as the lead character. The show is set in the near future, and focuses on an unusual girl named Neri who lives alone on an island, and the friendships she develops with the inhabitants of an underwater research facility called ORCA. The show is an example of deep ecology science fiction.
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Plot Summary
A young Aboriginal girl named Kiri discovers she has a special connection to the ocean and its inhabitants. She finds a stranded dolphin and forms a deep bond with it, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and environmental awareness. Kiri must protect her new friend and the marine life from the threats posed by human interference.
Critical Reception
Ocean Girl was generally well-received, particularly for its environmental message and its portrayal of Indigenous culture. It was praised for being a family-friendly film with a gentle narrative and beautiful underwater cinematography.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its positive environmental and cultural themes.
Praised for its family-friendly appeal and gentle storytelling.
Notable for its scenic underwater visuals.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Australian Film Institute Awards in 1998. It also won the Golden Reel Award at the International Film Festival of the Pacific.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a television series, but was later developed into a feature film.
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