Soft-core dystopia meets 1970s Adelaide glamour in Australia's tax-break era.
CENTRESPREAD
The Story of a photographer’s struggle in the glamorous world of nude modeling.
Centrespread is a 1981 Australian drama and science fiction film directed by Tony Paterson about a photographer's struggle in the glamorous world of nude modeling, set against the backdrop of a dystopian future.
Synopsis
Despite the references to the future, it plays like a soap opera about the photographer, his model and his boss – and looks like it’s set in 1970s Adelaide.
Made at a time when tax breaks were the main motive for much film financing in Australia – which explains a lot.
But at least there’s a lot of soft-core nudity.
- Director
- Tony Paterson
- Writers
- Robert Fogden, Michael Ralph
- Release
- 1981
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Centerspread
Why Cult
Financed during the heyday of Australian film tax breaks, this film is a relic of a uniquely opportunistic filmmaking moment.
A dystopian future where government-issued porn magazines keep the masses in line, with plenty of soft-core nudity.
Despite its futuristic claims, the film is unmistakably set—and shot—in 1970s Adelaide, offering a retro local flavor.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Centrespread about? +
Centrespread follows a photographer navigating the world of nude modeling in a supposedly dystopian future where a porn magazine is used to pacify society.
When was Centrespread released? +
Centrespread was released in 1981.
Who directed Centrespread? +
Centrespread was directed by Tony Paterson.
How long is Centrespread? +
Centrespread has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is Centrespread? +
Centrespread is a drama and science fiction film.
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