Description

Two icons of Australian cinema, Bryan Brown (Cocktail, Boy Swallows Universe) and Oscar-winning director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Ladies in Black), reunite to discuss their heartfelt new film The Travellers — a moving story about family, love, and finding meaning in coming home. In this Popcorn Podcast interview, we explore how Beresford transformed real-life experiences — including a surreal 'Jesus Christ bloodline' encounter — into a universal story of grief and humour. Meanwhile, Brown reflects on five decades in film, the strength of collaboration and the tender memories that shaped his performance.

Topics covered include:

• The emotional truth behind The Travellers and how Bruce Beresford’s own life inspired the film.
• Bryan Brown’s reflections on working with Bruce Beresford again after 40 years.
• Filming at the Sydney Opera House and the role of opera in Australian storytelling.
• Crafting films that balance humour, heartbreak and authenticity.

If you love Australian films, cinematic storytelling or hearing legends share real, unfiltered insights from behind the camera, this episode delivers.

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