Radiance (film)
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| Radiance | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rachel Perkins |
| Produced by | Ned Lander |
| Written by | Louis Nowra |
| Based on | play by Louis Nowra |
| Starring | Deborah Mailman |
| Release dates | 1998 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | A$441,168 (Australia)[1] |
Radiance is a 1998 Australian independent film.[2] It is the first feature film by Aboriginal director Rachel Perkins about three indigenous sisters who reunite for their mother's funeral.[2] The film is based on the play written by Louis Nowra.
Cast
- Rachel Maza as Cressy[2]
- Deborah Mailman as Nona
- Trisha Morton-Thomas as Mae
Production
Rachel Perkins became aware of the play when she saw Trisha Morton-Thomas perform a scene from it as an audition piece. She called Louis Nowra to adapt it into a half hour drama but Nowra suggested they make it as a feature.[3]
Awards
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Deborah Mailman[2]
- Nominations:
- Best Achievement in Direction, Best Achievement in Editing, Best Achievement in Production Design, Best Film, Best Screenplay Adapted from Another Source
- Best Achievement in Sound Design & FX Editing for a Feature Film[2]
- Audience Award[2]
- Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
- Best Actor - Female: Deborah Mailman[2]
- Nomination: Best Screenplay – Adapted
- Most Popular Feature Film[2]
References
- ↑ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office", Film Victoria accessed 13 November 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Radiance (1998)". IMDB.
- ↑ "Interview with Rachel Perkins", Signet, 18 December 1998 accessed 19 November 2012
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