Both actress Judy Davis and director Gillian Armstrong made a big splash on the international scene with this charming Australian film that examines late 19th century Australian society from the perspective of a headstrong woman who refuses to follow convention. The film charts the developing self-awareness of Sybylla Melvyn (.. Read more
| Starring | Judy Davis, Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes |
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| Director | Gillian Armstrong |
| Genres | Romance |
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Both actress Judy Davis and director Gillian Armstrong made a big splash on the international scene with this charming Australian film that examines late 19th century Australian society from the perspective of a headstrong woman who refuses to follow convention. The film charts the developing self-awareness of Sybylla Melvyn (Judy Davis) as she grows from an insecure tomboy to a self-assured woman. Sybylla wants to be a writer and stuns her family and friends by her insistence on following her dream. Despite the objections of her family acquaintances, she rejects the marriage proposal from the rich Harry Beecham (Sam Neill) to continue going her own way, in spite of the odds stacked against her in a repressive Victorian environment.~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Judy Davis, Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb |
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| Director | Gillian Armstrong |
| Studio | CINEMA CLUB |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Romance |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1979 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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Independence in the Australian bush
This film is a classic australian movie, where a country girl finds her own way in the world. It's well-acted and scripted and does not bring the whole ... read more »
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My All Time Favourite
I saw this film first, I was in my early twenties. It was profound in its impact on my outlook. All about life's choices and its hard decisions.
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Erm...it's okay...just.
I'd heard one or two good things about this film, so decided to take the plunge.
Not exactly a huge mistake, but it hardly changed my life.read more »
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My Brilliant Career (1979)
A boring, slow and predictable film - dare I call it a classic!
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