Ned Kelly

The events are set in the late 19th century, culminating in the 1878–1880 period. It was an era of colonial expansion, harsh policing, and growing myth-making around outlaws in rural Australia.

The story unfolds across rural Victoria in the late 19th century. It traverses towns like Euroa during a bank raid and the siege at Glenrowan, reflecting a frontier Australia where law, poverty, and resistance collide.

🗡️ Rebellion

Ned Kelly is framed as a symbol of resistance against oppressive authorities and a system that punishes the poor. The gang's violence is depicted as a reaction to injustice, complicating the line between criminal and freedom fighter.

🧭 Loyalty

Family bonds drive the Kellys and their allies through pursuit and betrayal. The narrative tests loyalty—from Ned's devotion to kin to the betrayals that hasten their downfall.

⚖️ Justice

The film pits the legal system against a personal code of ethics, showing how law and morality clash. The courtroom and the chase reveal the complexities of punishment and legitimacy.

🎭 Myth & Fame

Songs, letters, and film recast Ned into a folk hero, shaping a lasting legend around his life. The narrative explores how media and myth transform real crimes into national folklore.