Spirit of the Plains (1980)

This historical drama follows Sydney Long, a celebrated painter who, at the start of the 1900s, aimed to blend European myth with Australian life through his paintings of nymphs and satyrs in the landscapes he loved. Influenced by Art Nouveau, Long's art featured decorative details alongside his unique artistic perspective. The film examines the development and different meanings behind his most famous work, created while he was in England, providing a look at the challenges and successes of a groundbreaking Australian artist.