Michael Rubbo
Known for Directing · 5 credits
- Born
- 1938-12-31 (age 87)
- Place of birth
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Biography
Michael Rubbo is an Australian documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and director known for his innovative and personal approach to nonfiction storytelling. A longtime contributor to the National Film Board of Canada, Rubbo crafted documentaries that blended observation with subjective narration, often inserting himself into the narrative—a style that influenced later generations of documentary filmmakers. His notable works include Sad Song of Yellow Skin (1970), which explored the impact of the Vietnam War on civilians, and Waiting for Fidel (1974), a unique take on political documentary. Beyond documentaries, Rubbo also directed children’s films such as The Peanut Butter Solution (1985) and later pursued a career as an author and painter, continuing his creative exploration across different mediums.
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About Michael Rubbo
Michael Rubbo is an Australian documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and director known for his innovative and personal approach to nonfiction storytelling. A longtime contributor to the National Film Board of Canada, Rubbo crafted documentaries that blended observation with subjective narration, often inserting himself into the narrative—a style that influenced later generations of documentary filmmakers. His notable works include Sad Song of Yellow Skin (1970), which explored the impact of the Vietnam War on civilians, and Waiting for Fidel (… With 5 credits spanning from 1970 to 2001, Michael Rubbo has appeared in 5 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Michael Rubbo Movies
- Waiting for Fidel (1975) — as Self
- Much Ado About Something (2001) — as Himself
- Unfinished Diary (1982) — as The husband
- Margaret Atwood: Once in August (1984) — as Himself
- Sad Song of Yellow Skin (1970) — as Narrator
Where to Watch Michael Rubbo Films
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