Film Lens
The film 'Dead Heart' focuses on the remote town of Birdsville, located in the Australian desert, known as the 'dead heart'. With only 23 houses and a bar, Birdsville is a stark representation of isolation. The town gained a telephone connection in 1979, nearly 90 years after it was first requested, highlighting the slow pace of development in this area.
The film captures the annual 'Birdsville Cup', a horse race that attracts around 5,000 visitors for one weekend. These visitors arrive in various vehicles, turning the quiet town into a bustling party scene. The film depicts the extreme drinking culture that peaks on Saturday night, leaving behind a significant amount of litter, including 80,000 empty beer cans by Monday morning.
Why Watch
- •See Birdsville's unique culture and isolation.
- •Find out about the wild Birdsville Cup horse race.
- •Meet the 5,000 party-goers who invade for the race.
Did You Know
•Birdsville has only 23 houses and one bar.
•The telephone connection arrived in Birdsville in 1979, 90 years after it was applied for.
•The Birdsville Cup attracts 5,000 visitors for one weekend each year.
•The aftermath of the horse race leaves 80,000 empty beer cans on the streets.
Perfect For
Australian outbackHorse racing fansRemote towns