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Adaptation of The Eye of the Storm Patrick White , 1973 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 The Eye of the Storm
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Film Details - 2011

Producers:

Gregory Read and Antony Waddington.

Production Companies:

Paper Bark Films.

Director of Photography:

Ian Baker.

Editors:

Kate Williams.

Production Designers:

Melinda Doring.

Music:

Paul Grabowsky.

Cast:

Including Charlotte Rampling (Elizabeth Hunter), Maria Theodorakis (Mary DeSantis), Geoffrey Rush (Basil Hunter), Jamie Timony (Onslow Porter), Judy Davis (Dorothy de Lascabanes), Alexandra Schepisi (Flora Manhood), John Gaden (Arnold Wyburd), and Helen Morse (Lotte).

Release Dates:

Premiered in Australia on 23 July 2011 (Melbourne International Film Festival).

Premiered internationally on 11 September 2011 (Toronto International Film Festival).


Location:

  • Filmed in Sydney and Melbourne.

Post Production:

Digital Pictures.

Awards:

  • Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Best Performance by an Actress [Judy Davis] (nominated), 2011.
  • AACTA Award, Best Production Design (win), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Costume Design (win), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Lead Actress [Judy Davis] (win), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Direction (nominated), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Lead Actor [Geoffrey Rush] (nominated), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Lead Actress [Charlotte Rampling] (nominated), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Supporting Actor [John Gaden] (nominated), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Supporting Actress [Helen Morse] (nominated), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, Best Supporting Actress [Alexandra Schepisi] (nominated), 2012.
  • AACTA Award, AFI Members' Choice Award (nominated), 2012.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Actress - Supporting Role [Alexandra Schepisi](won), 2012.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Director (nominated), 2012.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Actress - Leading Role [Judy Davis] (nominated), 2012.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Actor - Leading Role [Geoffrey Rush] (nominated), 2012.
  • FCCA Award (Film Critics Circle of Australia), Best Actor - Supporting Role [John Gaden] (nominated), 2012.
  • IF Awards, Best Actress [Judy Davis] (nominated), 2011.
  • IF Awards, Best Actor [Geoffrey Rush] (nominated), 2011.
  • Melbourne International Film Festival, Special Award (won), 2011.
  • Rome Film Fest, Special Jury Prize (won), 2011.
  • Rome Film Fest, Golden Marc'Aurelio Award (nominated), 2011.
  • Vail Film Festival, Best Feature Film (won), 2012.
Subjects:
Settings:
  • Sydney, New South Wales,
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