Ned Kelly Rides Again

In this article aimed at secondary and tertiary students of Media, English and Australian Film History, McFarlane examines the place of the Ned Kelly myth in the history of Australian cinema. He focuses on the 'formidable intertextuality which involves novels, plays, operas, ballet, painting and large tapestry as well as film interpretations of the Kelly gang exploits.' His well-informed discussion of the previous screen versions of the Kelly gang saga provides interesting background for the analysis of the most recent film about Ned Kelly, by Gregor Jordan (2003).