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The Railway Man: doing fine locally against the odds

We feared the worst for The Railway Man in the crowded, churning Australian Xmas market. But it is alive and kicking and came honourably through the smoke of battle.

17 Jan 2014 12:00

David Tiley

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We feared the worst for The Railway Man in the crowded, churning Australian Xmas market. But it is alive and kicking and came honourably through the smoke of battle.

26th December was release date for The Railway Man, brutally shared with the key summer US releases. The Hobbit…, Frozen, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty were potent threats. Even Philomena and August: Osage County were there to catch the arthouse market.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.