Australian setting

His films like 'Australia' and 'Strictly Ballroom' celebrate Australian landscapes, culture, and character with operatic visual style.

His 'Mad Max' franchise is quintessentially Australian, depicting the harsh desert landscape as a central character defining the post-apocalyptic world.

Films like 'The Piano' and 'Top of the Lake' explore the Australian and Oceanian landscape as an integral part of character psychology and cultural identity.