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High Art
1998
Syd meets Lucy, a legendary photographer, who takes her on an unexpected trip of self discovery. Slowly, Syd learns the dark truths of Lucy's life and she is forced to confront the price she has to pay for recognition and the unpredictable rewards of fame. Read more
| Starring | Radha Mitchell, Gabriel Mann, Charis Michaelson, David Thornton |
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| Director | Lisa Cholodenko |
| Genres | Gay/Lesbian |
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High Art
Syd meets Lucy, a legendary photographer, who takes her on an unexpected trip of self discovery. Slowly, Syd learns the dark truths of Lucy's life and she is forced to confront the price she has to pay for recognition and the unpredictable rewards of fame.
| Starring | Radha Mitchell, Gabriel Mann, Charis Michaelson, David Thornton |
|---|---|
| Director | Lisa Cholodenko |
| Studio | TLA Releasing |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 13 Jul 2009 Production year: 1998 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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This is an intimate and skilfully observed study of the complex relationship between two neighbours, one a previously famous photographer (Ally Sheedy), the other an assistant editor of a photography magazine (Radha Mitchell). Despite its themes of drug abuse and lesbianism, this is far from being a sensationalist drama, while the gradual deepening of the ambitious, strong-willed Mitchell's attraction to and fascination with the drained, almost lifeless Sheedy is given credibility by the thoughtful script (by director Lisa Cholodenko) and stripped-bare performances. The gaunt Sheedy, barely recognisable from her teenage Breakfast Club days, expresses emotions that her erstwhile co-stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald can only dream of.
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Cholodenko's debut is an ambitious, intelligent but ultimately frustrating account of a young woman (Mitchell) who gets... read more on Time Out
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Not Feel-Good, but very Good!
The lesbian film genre is mainly full of very badly made, badly acted films! High Art is a pretty downbeat film, a moody and atmospheric look at a specific world. Good acting, decent script, well directed.
Ally Sheedy is excellent(and lost a load of weight to look heroin-skinny) as photographer Lucy, while Radha Mitchell is very appealing as photo editor Syd, who gets sucked into her world. Also excellent support from Patricia Clarkson as an almost caricature Marlena Deitrich-like German actress.
Special mention for the brilliant, trippy music by Shudder to Think, which just make you feel like you are drifting along on a high with the characters! -
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Pure Art
This film is fantastic it shows you into the dark side of drugs and mixes it with art. Ally Sheedy is truey gorgeous and is certainly the star in this film A must to watch.
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