Bryan Brown and Bruce Beresford interview (The Travellers)
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Behind the The Travellers with Bryan Brown and Bruce Beresford
Two icons of Australian cinema, Bryan Brown (Cocktail, Boy Swallows Universe) and Oscar-winning director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Ladies in Black), reunite to discuss their heartfelt new film The Travellers – a moving story about family, love, and finding meaning in coming home. In this Popcorn Podcast interview, we explore how Beresford transformed real-life experiences – including a surreal 'Jesus Christ bloodline' encounter – into a universal story of grief and humour. Meanwhile, Brown reflects on five decades in film, the strength of collaboration and the tender memories that shaped his performance.
Topics covered include:
The emotional truth behind The Travellers and how Bruce Beresford’s own life inspired the film.
Bryan Brown’s reflections on working with Bruce Beresford again after 40 years.
Filming at the Sydney Opera House and the role of opera in Australian storytelling.
Crafting films that balance humour, heartbreak and authenticity.
If you love Australian films, cinematic storytelling or hearing legends share real, unfiltered insights from behind the camera, this Popcorn Podcast episode delivers.
