MDFF26 Tycho! + Pushing the Boundaries
MEET THE FILMMAKER: Saturday July 18, 10.15am. Join the filmmakers live in-cinema for a post-screening Q&A.
TYCHO! Beyond the Baton (Stephan Wellink, 95 min): The little-known personal story of child prodigy Maestro Tommy Tycho — Holocaust survivor, pianist to the Shah of Iran, and one of Australia’s most influential musical directors.
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES: The Mavis Bramston Show (Stephan Wellink, 91 min): In 1964 Carol Raye became the first female television executive in Australia when she created The Mavis Bramston Show, which boldly tackled subjects such as sexuality, politics, religion, women's rights and racism. PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES explores the effect of Mavis Bramston on a rapidly changing Australian society, and how this pioneering show set the scene for generations of satirical programs including: Fast Forward, Norman Gunston Show, The Gillies Report, Full Frontal, Frontline, The Big Gig, Clark & Dawe, The Chasers, and Mad As Hell.
| Commences | Saturday, 18 Jul 2026 |
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| Rating | E15+ |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Running Time | 188 |
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