Rule of Thumb (ShortFilm 1999) from teer Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 7 min 20 sec
✓ Published: 27-Jul-2012

Description:
Rule of Thumb offers a disturbing view of the cycle of domestic violence in a small country town in Australia. Tom comes to the shocking realisation that he is repeating his father's behaviour when drunkedness leads to an abusive encounter with his girlfriend. The use of hand held camera, black-and-white photography and video footage helps to heighten the sense of realism in the film, making this a powerful portrayal of the problems of unemployment, nalcohol abuse and domestic violence for young