Jindabyne (film)
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| Jindabyne | |
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 Promotional poster for Jindabyne. |
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| Directed by | Ray Lawrence |
| Produced by | Phillipa Bateman Garry Charney Catherine Jarman Tony Tvrdeich |
| Written by | Raymond Carver Beatrix Christian |
| Starring | Gabriel Byrne Laura Linney Deborra-Lee Furness John Howard |
| Music by | Paul Kelly Dan Luscombe |
| Cinematography | David Williamson |
| Editing by | Karl Sodersten |
| Distributed by | Roadshow Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | July 20, 2006 |
| Running time | 123 min. |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
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Jindabyne is a 2006 Australian drama film adapted from the Raymond Carver short story So Much Water So Close to Home, by award-winning director Ray Lawrence and starring an ensemble cast including Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney, Deborra-Lee Furness, John Howard. Jindabyne was filmed entirely on location in and around the town of the same name - Jindabyne, New South Wales, situated next to the Snowy Mountains.
Jindabyne had its world premiere at Cannes and its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film was released in Australia on 20 July 2006 and subsequently released around the world.
Tagline: Under the surface of every life lies a mystery.
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[edit] Cast
| Principal Cast and Characters | |
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| Laura Linney | as Claire |
| Gabriel Byrne | as Stewart |
| Deborra-Lee Furness | as Jude |
| John Howard | as Carl |
| Chris Haywood | as Gregory |
| Leah Purcell | as Carmel |
| Eva Lazzaro | as Caylin-Calandria |
| Sean Rees-Wemyss | as Tom |
| Alice Garner | as Elissa |
| Stelios Yiakmis | as Rocco |
| Simon Stone | as Billy |
| Betty Lucas | as Vanessa |
[edit] Plot
On an annual fishing trip, in isolated high country, Stewart (Gabriel Byrne) Carl (John Howard), Rocco (Stelios Yiakmis) and Billy (Simon Stone) find a girl's body in the river. It's too late in the day for them to hike back to the road and report their tragic find. Next morning, instead of making the long trek back, they spend the day fishing. Their decision to stay on at the river is a little mysterious - almost as if the place itself is exerting some kind of magic over them.
When the men finally return home to Jindabyne and report finding the body, all hell breaks loose. Their wives can't understand how they could have gone fishing with the dead girl right there in the water - she needed their help. The men are confused - the girl was already dead, there was nothing they could do for her. Stewart's wife Claire (Laura Linney) is the last to know. As details filter out, and Stewart resists talking about what has happened, she is unnerved. There is a callousness about all of this which disturbs her deeply. Stewart is not convinced that he has done anything wrong. Claire's faith in her relationship with her husband is shaken to the core. The fishermen, their wives and their children are suddenly haunted by their own bad spirits. As public opinion builds against the actions of the men, their certainty about themselves and the decision they made at the river is challenged.
[edit] Reaction
Jinabyne was both a commercial and critical success - The Age hailed it as "easily one of the most engrossing, thoughtful, adult-oriented big-screen dramas produced in Australia for 20 years."[1] The film continues to pick up a bevvy of awards, both in Australia and overseas.
[edit] Festivals
- 2006 - France - Cannes Film Festival
- 2006 - UK Edinburgh International Film Festival
- 2006 - Canada - Toronto International Film Festival
- 2006 - Spain - Valladolid International Film Festival
[edit] Awards
Won:
- 2006 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Deborra-Lee Furness).
- 2006 Valladolid International Film Festival: Best Actress (Laura Linney), Best Music.
Nominated:
- 2006 Australian Film Institute Awards: Best Film, Best Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Original Music Score, Best Actor in a Lead Role (Gabriel Byrne), Best Actress in a Lead Role (Laura Linney), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Deborra-Lee Furness).
- 2006 IF Awards: Best Director, Best Actress (Laura Linney), Best Actor (Gabriel Byrne), Best Cinematography.
- 2006 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards: Best Film, Best Actress in a Lead Role (Laura Linney), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Howard), Best Music Score.
- 2006 Valladolid International Film Festival: Golden Spike (Ray Lawrence).
[edit] References
- ^ Jinabyne: This is Australian cinema at its finest and most mature The Age, July 21, 2006.
