Michael Rubbo

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Biography: Michael Rubbo is an Australian documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and director known for his innovative and personal approach to nonfiction storytelling. A longtime contributor to the National Film Board of Canada, Rubbo crafted documentaries that blended observation with subjective narration, often inserting himself into the narrative—a style that influenced later generations of documentary filmmakers. His notable works include Sad Song of Yellow Skin (1970), which explored the impact of the Vietnam War on civilians, and Waiting for Fidel (1974), a unique take on political documentary. Beyond documentaries, Rubbo also directed children’s films such as The Peanut Butter Solution (1985) and later pursued a career as an author and painter, continuing his creative exploration across different mediums.

Department: Directing

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Adult: No

Birthday: December 31, 1938

Age: 86 years old

Gender: Male

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Known For:

Much Ado About Something
Sad Song of Yellow Skin
Waiting for Fidel
Margaret Atwood: Once in August
Unfinished Diary