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 (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.
Filmography
Much Ado About Something
as Himself
Much Ado About Something
as Himself
Margaret Atwood: Once in August
as Himself
Margaret Atwood: Once in August
as Himself
Unfinished Diary
as The husband
Unfinished Diary
as The husband
Waiting for Fidel
as Self
Waiting for Fidel
as Self
Sad Song of Yellow Skin
as Narrator
Sad Song of Yellow Skin
as Narrator