The Eye of the Storm (2011 film)
| The Eye of the Storm | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Fred Schepisi |
| Produced by |
Gregory J. Read Antony Waddington |
| Screenplay by | Judy Morris |
| Based on |
The Eye of the Storm by Patrick White |
| Starring |
Geoffrey Rush Charlotte Rampling Judy Davis |
| Edited by | Kate Williams |
| Distributed by | Transmission |
Release dates |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Eye of the Storm is an Australian drama film directed by Fred Schepisi. It is an adaptation of Patrick White's 1973 novel of the same name. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Charlotte Rampling and Judy Davis. It won the critics award for best Australian feature at the 2011 Melbourne International Film Festival[1][2] and had a September 2011 theatrical release.[3]
Plot
In the Sydney suburb of Centennial Park, a dying matriarch, Elizabeth Hunter (Rampling) is attended to by two nurses, a housekeeper and her two adult children (Rush and Davis). Despite her deteriorating health, Elizabeth continues to wield considerable control over her affairs and those around her.[4]
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush as Basil Hunter
- Charlotte Rampling as Elizabeth Hunter
- Judy Davis as Dorothy de Lascabanes
- John Gaden as Arnold Wyburd
- Robyn Nevin as Lal
- Helen Morse as Lotte
- Colin Friels as Athol Shreve
- Dustin Clare as Col
- Elizabeth Alexander as Cherry Cheesman
- Maria Theodorakis as Mary DeSantis
- Alexandra Schepisi as Flora
- Laurent Boulanger as French Waiter[5]
Awards
| Ceremony | Recipient | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Judy Davis | Best Performance by an Actress | Nominated |
| AACTA Awards[6] (1st) |
Antony Waddington Gregory J. Read Fred Schepisi |
Best Film | Nominated |
| Fred Schepisi | Best Direction | Nominated | |
| Judy Morris | Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | |
| Geoffrey Rush | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| Judy Davis | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won | |
| Charlotte Rampling | Nominated | ||
| John Gaden | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| Helen Morse | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| Antony Waddington Gregory J. Read Fred Schepisi |
AFI Members' Choice Award | Nominated | |
| Melinda Doring | Best Production Design | Won | |
| Terry Ryan | Best Costume Design | Won | |
| 2011 Inside Film Awards[7][8] | Antony Waddington Gregory J. Read Fred Schepisi |
Best Feature Film | Nominated |
| Geoffrey Rush | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| Judy Davis | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| Melbourne International Film Festival | The Age Critics' Award for Best Australian Feature Film | Won | |
| Rome International Film Festival | Jury Special Prize | Won |
References
- ↑ "'The Eye Of The Storm' Wins at Melbourne International Film Festival". Yahoo! TV. August 8, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ↑ Bulbeck, Pip (August 9, 2011). "'The Eye Of The Storm' Wins at Melbourne International Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Sycamore presents Fred Schepisi's, The Eye of the Storm" (pdf). Paper Bark Films EOS Pty Ltd. 18 August 2011. p. cover. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ↑ "Schepisi, Rush in Eye of the Storm" Movie Hole. 18 April 2010
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1600207/
- ↑ " Nominees for the 2011 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ↑ " Winners of the 2011 Inside Film Awards. Inside Film Awards. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ↑ " Nominees of the 2011 Inside Film Awards. Inside Film Awards. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
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