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Set in the country, an older woman relives the bitter memories of her past, through her friendship with a younger girl who is experiencing a very insecure relationship with her boyfriend. Winner of several awards including Australian Film Awards and Sydney Film Festival. Cast includes Ruth Cracknell, Elizabeth Crosby, Russell Keifel, Jude Kuring, Gerry Duggan, Julie Dawson, Jane Buckland, Kate Sheil, Rob Steele, Kerry Walker. Photographer: Russell Boyd. Based on a short story by Alan Marshall.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015799
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Australia - Sydney - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation