The Tale of Ruby Rose
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The Tale of Ruby Rose is an Australian movie, released in 1988. It is 100 minutes in length. It was written and directed by Roger Scholes and produced by Andrew Wiseman and Bryce Menzies. The cast included Melita Jurisic, Chris Haywood, Rod Zuanic, Sheila Florence, and Martyn Sanderson
[edit] Synopsis
In the wild and isolated wilderness of the Tasmanian highlands, Ruby Rose is overcome by her phobic fear of darkness. Ruby cries out to the elemental spirits that surround her. She is driven to take a harrowing journey out of the mountains to seek help from her lost grandmother.
[edit] Awards
Venice Film Festival, Main competition 1987, Critics' Awards:
- Winner - Francesco Pasinetti Prize for Best Actress
- Winner - Elvira Notari Prize for Best Director
- Winner - Elvira Notari Prize for Best Actress, SIDP Critics Award
[edit] Reviews
- "a masterly evocation" Christine Cremen, The Australian
- "an artistic gem" Keith Connolly, The Age
- "a savagely strong portrait" The Age
- "Ruby Rose is outstanding" , Il Giorno, Italy
- "visually magnificent – 4 out of 5" David Stratton, The Movie Show
- "intensely poetic and mystical" The Australian
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