Blame (film)

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Blame

Film poster
Directed by Michael Henry
Produced by Ryan Hodgson
Melissa Kelly
Michael Robinson
Written by Michael Henry
Starring Damian de Montemas
Sophie Lowe
Kestie Morassi
Simon Stone
Saskia Hampele
Music by Tamil Rogeon
Cinematography Torstein Dyrting
Editing by Meredith Watson Jeffrey
Studio 3monkeyfilms
Factor 30 Films
Release dates
  • 16 June 2011 (2011-06-16)
Running time 89 minutes
Country Australia
Language English

Blame is a 2011 low-budget Australian dramatic thriller film starring Damian de Montemas, Sophie Lowe, Kestie Morassi, Ashley Zukerman and Simon Stone as well as a cast of newcomers. It was directed by first time feature film director, Michael 'Hank' Henry.[1][2]

The film was released in Australian cinemas on 16 June 2011.

Plot

A group of young vigilantes seeking revenge for a sexual betrayal fall far from grace. When the truth is out, they find themselves on the dark side of justice.

It becomes a case study I guess in how people handle themselves in a situation that goes awry. It's an essay in the consequences of ill-considered actions and how people manage themselves in a space they're entirely ill-equipped to handle.
Michael Henry

Music teacher Bernard (Damian de Montemas) is attacked at his home in isolated bushland by five young people masked and dressed in black. The group have just attended the funeral of Alice (Saskia Hampele) and they've come to kill Bernard, who they blame for the girl's death as he had an affair with her when she was sixteen, and now, three years later she’s taken her own life. Alice's boyfriend, Nick (Simon Stone), is the lead agitator; Alice's best friend, Natalie (Sophie Lowe), has persuaded her boyfriend, Anthony (Ashley Zukerman), to steal sleeping pills from his doctor father's surgery to make it look as though Bernard has committed suicide. It all however goes horribly wrong when their attempt fails and their victim fights for his life.

In the aftermath, questions are raised about the true nature of the events leading up to the botched attack. As lies and secrets are revealed, the dynamic of the once-tight group shifts as the friends begin to question each other’s motives. As they move closer to the truth, the weight of their quest for justice drives them to a place of no return.

Cast

Actor Character
Damian de Montemas Bernard
Sophie Lowe Natalie
Kestie Morassi Cate
Ashley Zukerman Anthony
Simon Stone Nick
Mark Leonard Winter John

Reception

Blame was screened and received accolades at Cannes Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, the 35th Toronto International Film Festival,[3] the 47th Chicago International Film Festival[4] and Buenos Aires International Film Festival of Independent Cinema.

Filming locations

Filming occurred in the outer southeastern Perth suburb of Roleystone.

References

  1. Paatsch, Leigh (16 June 2011). "Film review: Aussie thriller Blame". news.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2011. 
  2. Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 65. ISBN 978-1908215017. 
  3. Bannister, Brooke (9 June 2011). "Perth Hills is the setting for new Australian film 'Blame'". 720 ABC Perth. ABC Local Radio. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 
  4. "Perth film Blame premieres following strong international and national response". Ausfilm. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 

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