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Adaptation of Looking for Alibrandi Melina Marchetta , 1992 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 2000... 2000 Looking for Alibrandi
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Film Details - Robyn Kershaw Productions , 2000

Producers:

Robyn Kershaw.

Director of Photography:

Toby Oliver.

Editors:

Martin Connor.

Production Designers:

Stephen Curtis.

Music:

Alan John.

Cast:

Including Greta Scacchi (Christina Alibrandi), Anthony LaPaglia (Michael Andretti), Elena Cotta (Katia Alibrandi), Kerry Walker (Sister Louise), Pia Miranda (Josie Alibrandi), Kick Gurry (Jacob Coote), Matthew Newton (John Barton), Leanne Carlow (Sera Conti), Diane Viduka (Anna Selicic), Leeanna Walsman (Carly Bishop), Michael Gallina (Robert), Rosa DiMarte (Patrizia), Domenico DiMarte (Riccardo), and Tyrone Lara (Anton Valavic).

Release Dates:

Australian release date: 4 May 2000.

Location:

  • Filmed on location in Sydney, New South Wales.

Awards:

  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Editing (nominated), 2001.
  • IF Award, Best Cinematography (nominated), 2000.
  • AFI Award, Best Achievement in Direction (nominated), 2000.
  • AFI Award, Best Performance by an an Actress in a Supporting Role (won), 2000.
  • AFI Award, Best Achievement in Editing (won), 2000.
  • AFI Award, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (won), 2000.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Director (nominated), 2001.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Supporting Actor - Female (nominated), 2001.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Supporting Actor - Male (nominated), 2001.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Actor - Female (nominated), 2001.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Supporting Actor - Female (won), 2001.
  • AFI Award, Best Achievement in Production Design (nominated), 2000.
  • AFI Award, Best Achievement in Cinematography (nominated), 2000.
  • AFI Award, Best Performance by an an Actress in a Supporting Role (nominated), 2000.

Notes:

Script editors: Marguerite Bunce and Tim Richards.

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