Lilian's Story
| Lilian's Story | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jerzy Domaradzki |
| Based on | novel by Kate Grenville |
| Starring |
Toni Collette Ruth Cracknell Barry Otto |
Release dates |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | A$524,526 (Australia)[1] |
Lilian's Story is a 1996 Australian film based on a novel by Kate Grenville, which was inspired by the life of Bea Miles, a famous Sydney nonconformist. [2][3] Variety's review of the picture commended the acting and called it "a touching saga of an eccentric but tenacious woman who’s haunted by demons from her troubled past."[4] The film starred Ruth Cracknell, as Lilian and Barry Otto. Cracknell had been a Shakespearean actress of the stage for many years,
Reception
Toni Collette won the Australian Film Institute award for supporting actress for her performance as the young Lilian in this film;[5] the film was also nominated for best score.
References
- ↑ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office", Film Victoria accessed 12 November 2012
- ↑ "Lilian's Story" at Kate Grenville's website accessed 13 November 2012
- ↑ "Interview with JERZY DOMARADSKI", Signet, 1 May 1996 accessed 18 November 2012
- ↑ David Stratton, "Review: 'Lilian’s Story'" 10 March 1996.
- ↑ John Hartl, "`Lilian's Story,' a favorite at film festival, goes to tape", Seattle Times, 9 June 2000.