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Housos (2011)
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Australia
Duration: 30 min.
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Housos is an Australian comedy television series created by Paul Fenech for SBS, that screens on SBS One. The series is a satirical parody of low income Australian residents of fictional suburb Sunnyvale, who are living in Housing Commission public housing. On 1 November 2012, a film based on the series was released in Australian cinemas, titled Housos vs. Authority. On 9 September 2012 it was announced that Housos would return for a second series, which premiered 22 July 2013.
Style:
parody, humorous, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, black comedy, sitcom, mockumentary, offbeat ...
Plot:
satire, working class, friendship, society, friends, alcohol abuse, disorder, buddies, rivalry, irreverent, stereotypes, social satire, political satire, threesome, silly humor
Time:
21st century, contemporary
Place:
australia, new zealand
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