Ken Hannam

Acclaimed Australian director, Ken Hannam, was born in 1929 in Adelaide, Australia, and was active in the film industry from 1952 until his death in 2004. Prolific in drama and adventure genres, he is best known for his films "Sunday Too Far Away" and "Break of Day," both of which garnered critical acclaim and won awards, including the AFI Award for Best Direction for "Sunday Too Far Away." Hannam's authorial style was characterised by his ability to portray the raw, rugged beauty of the Australian landscape and the gritty realism of its people. Ken Hannam was a director who truly loved his craft, his films serving as a testament to his deep appreciation for the storytelling potential of the Australian experience.