It only takes 9 minutes to be on the next plane to Australia. That’s the feeling evoked by the lavish short film G’day about the beauty and culture of Down Under.
Australia is a land of breathtaking beauty, heartfelt culture and incredibly rich indigenous tradition. If you want to experience the unique mix of Down Under in just nine minutes, you shouldn’t miss the short film “G’day”, which is as funny as it is fast-paced.
The Last Showman director Michael Gracey’s action adventure, produced at great expense for Tourism Australia, follows souvenir kangaroo Ruby (original English voice: Rose Byrne) and toy unicorn Louie (Will Arnett) on a breathtaking journey through Down Under. Along the way, they not only visit the country’s most significant highlights, but also experience the legendary hospitality of the Australians, which manifests itself in their casual greeting and the titular “G’day”.
G’day transforms the richness of Australia into a gripping animated adventure
Gracey has directed a heartwarming breakout story in which magical trickster Louie “conjures” curious Ruby across Australia. In the process, the two not only experience Sydney Opera, they also sail to Green Island in a freezer box or have to survive the rapids in Nitmiluk National Park in a Crocodile Dundee hat.
After seven to eight Flat Whites in Melbourne, their crazy road trip ends in front of what is probably Australia’s most defining landmark: Uluru. Here, Ruby and Louie listen to Charmaine. The member of the Anangu people talks about the unique tradition of storytelling and how meaningful it is for the Aboriginal people. By the end of the buddy movie, Ruby and Louie have not only travelled half the continent, but also discovered their friendship for each other.
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The warm humour, exhilarating animation and respect for Australian culture show that G’day is an absolute heartfelt project. “What a great adventure story of two friends set against the stunning backdrop of Australia,” Gracey raves about the short film,
Australian Rose Byrne, who voices Ruby in the original English version, has virtually fallen in love with her character: “Ruby embodies everything that makes a true Aussie: she is warm and welcoming, but also endlessly curious. “
Canadian actor Will Arnett concurs: “I’ve been to Australia several times and rave about everything about Australia and Australians: the hospitable people you meet on the ground and instantly become good friends. I think the film has done a great job of showing all that. “
G’day is meant to make you want to go on holiday to Australia after a tough time
The love for the country is not only noticeable in G’day, but can also be seen in other parts of Tourism Australia’s campaign. For example, “Down Under”, probably the continent’s most succinct pop song – originally performed by Man at Work – was reinterpreted by the band King Stingray and sung in both English and Yolŋu Matha, the indigenous language of North East Arnhem Land. You can listen to it on Spotify.
“After a difficult time around the world, our uplifting and positive campaign will stand out in a highly competitive international tourism market,” says Tourism Australia’s Managing Director Phillipa Harrison.
Indeed, the campaign is a cheerful invitation to start your Australian adventure. With a hearty G’day.
