Films
That Half Barbaric Twang
That Half Barbaric Twang
• 3.10pm, Sunday 16th August, 2026
Join us for this special Australian Premiere, followed by an exclusive post-screening Q&A
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Dir: Stephen Dupont, David Field
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THAT HALF BARBARIC TWANG is a soulful, funny and deeply Australian road movie following acclaimed actors David Field (The Rover) and Geoff Morrell (Top of the Lake), alongside musical virtuoso Tim Oxley, as they journey across the Australian outback bringing their unique brand of “bad-ass gospel” country music to remote and marginalised communities, all while dreaming of one day performing at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Along the way, the trio encounter an eclectic cast of locals, sharing songs, stories, laughter and the occasional hangover, revealing a side of Australia rarely seen on screen.
Part documentary, part road movie, THAT HALF BARBARIC TWANG offers an intimate portrait of friendship, music and the beautiful chaos of life on the road. Blending candid moments with breathtaking cinematography, it captures the spirit of Australia’s vast landscapes and the unforgettable characters who inhabit them. Imagine Werner Herzog meeting Jim Jarmusch somewhere on a dusty country highway.
The No.4 Band are unlike any other. Mixing folk, blues, country, rock and their signature “bad-ass spiritual” sound, they create music that is heartfelt, uplifting and impossible not to tap your feet to. Armed with banjo, guitars, mandolin, harmonica, snare, djembe and soaring vocal harmonies, they deliver performances that are both joyous and deeply moving.
More than a music documentary, THAT HALF BARBARIC TWANG is a celebration of mateship, resilience and the power of music to connect people across Australia’s most isolated communities. Funny, raw, moving and unmistakably Australian, it’s a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll.