RevIews
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The excellent new documentary The Hardest Line applies both an impressive scale and detailed context to what has made Midnight Oil matter to so many for so long. Just as importantly, the documentary drives home what a unique phenomenon the Oils have proven to be across their long career.”
“Ultimately, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is an excellent chronicle of Australian political history through the lens of our most politically important rock bands. The film is a testament to the enduring relevance of this incredible band, and a tribute to the immense impact Midnight Oil and its members have had on Australian politics and culture. It deserves to be seen on the big screen.”
Sydney Film Festival
L to R: Producer Carolina Sorensen, Executive Producers Martin Fabinyi and Mikael Borglund, and Director Paul Clarke. Photo credit: SFF by Belinda Rolland
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line was selected as the Opening Night Film for its premiere at the Sydney Film Festival in June 2024. The State Theatre gala event played to a sold out audience. Photo credit: SFF by Tim Levy
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman at the premiere of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. Photo credit: SFF by Belinda Rolland
Midnight Oil band members greet the crowd at the premiere screening of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line at the Sydney Film Festival. Photo credit: SFF by Tim Levy
L to R: Director Paul Clarke, Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley, City of Sydney Mayor Clover Moore, Midnight Oil Lead Singer Peter Garrett, Chair of the Sydney Film Festival Board Darren Dale, and Sydney Film Festival CEO Frances Wallace. Photo credit: SFF by Belinda Rolland
Midnight Oil lead singer Peter Garrett receives a standing ovation at the premiere screening of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line in the State Theatre. Photo credit: SFF by Belinda Rolland
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line premiered to a full house in the State Theatre at the Opening Night of the Sydney Film Festival. Photo credit: SFF by Tim Levy
Two Australian icons, Peter Garrett and Cathy Freeman at the premiere screening of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. Photo credit: Damian Trotter
Mikael Borglund, Martin Fabinyi, Carolina Sorensen and Paul Clarke thank the audience for their support. Photo credit: SFF by Belinda Rolland