Belle Vue

'Belle Vue' is a mockumentary style comedy/drama with some poignant undertones. It explores the inner workings of an exclusive gated community in Australia. Although entirely fictional, the show draws inspiration from very real gated communities operating within Australia today. The series focuses primarily on the lives of seven residents living with Belle Vue; wealthy South Africans Amanda, Monique and Charles, resident beauty therapist Wok, senior citizen Mindi, and the newly arrived Bob and Susan, a down to earth couple from Tasmania. Guiding us along our journey are reporter Simone, and the manager (or attempting to be) of Belle Vue, Henry. Joining them all is a cavalcade of other residents living within the gates. We watch as the residents lives unfold, particularly the tensions which ensue following the attempted integration of Bob and Susan. (Disappointingly) Relevant themes such as fear, xenophobia, control and isolation are explored through a vehicle that is funny, accessible, somewhat absurd, and of course, entertaining.