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The original was posted on /r/australia by /u/FartsUnited on 2025-05-05 07:56:12+00:00.

I was surprised to hear that Australia has a lucrative film industry.

The Australian cinema industry is one of the largest in the world in terms of revenue, generating roughly $1.38 billion in box office revenue and around $3.86 billion from the wider filmed entertainment industry each year

I’m surprised because I don’t know anyone who can recall seeing an Australian film in the cinema or is willing to say which is the best Australian film in recent times. Cinema going has also become increasingly rare amongst my generation.

I also suspect that they’re referring to cinema attendance and/or overseas films made in Australia (as opposed to Australian films as such). It is interesting that an important distinction is not made or commented upon.

I’d love to hear everyone else’s thoughts on this.