SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT 2010
June 3rd 2010 02:01
Once the red carpet formalities had been completed and everyone was safely tucked away in their seats, Barrett’s well known styling came to life in this absorbing film.
Having worked together on LOVE SERENADE way back in 1992, long before Miranda would go on to become a major star in the US, the collaboration once again proved to be a huge success. Set in the 1920’s, Miranda becomes her character ‘Meredith’ as she learns the importance of hope after a series of misadventures leaves her marooned on a remote island. One thing she never expected to find on this godforsaken piece of earth was love, but sometimes you find what you least expect in the most unexpected of places.
Cast of South Solitary at SFF2010. Photo:Belinda Rowland 2010
Enjoyable performances from Essie Davis, Annie Martin Reef, Ireland and Benson Adams and fantastic cinematography capturing both the beauty and despair found in such an isolated region create a beautiful background to a wonderful film.
Running until June 14, this year’s Sydney Film Festival has commenced once again in grand style. With still another 11 films in competition yet to be screened, this year looks like another troublesome one for the jury with the bar already set at such a lofty height.
Films to look out for cover such a divergent range that it is hard to imagine missing out on what is often a precursor to some of the best films to be screened this year. THE ILLUSIONIST, screening June 5 and 10 (Jacques Tati – THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE) is sure to become a festival staple around the world, having already screened recently at Cannes, Ahmed Ahmed’s documentary JUST LIKE US (June 3 and 6) takes us into the world of Arabic stand up comedy and what could be Roman Polanski’s last offering for a while at least, political thriller THE GHOST WRITER (June 13 and 14) will definitely take you an incredible ride.
Add these to the celebration of Vampire films, the Dendy short films (Sun June 14), films aimed at the environment and Kids flicks to keep the juniors happy, and you can’t go wrong.
Keep an eye out for the festival guide if you haven’t already got one or head to www.sff.org.au to see what’s on today!
Trust me, this is one of the best times of the year to be living in or visiting Sydney.
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