Radiance (1998 film)

Radiance is a 1998 Australian independent film.[2] It is the first feature film by Aboriginal director Rachel Perkins about three indigenous sisters who reunite for their mother's funeral.[2] The film is based on the 1993 play written by Louis Nowra.

Radiance
Directed byRachel Perkins
Produced byNed Lander
Written byLouis Nowra
Based onRadiance
by Louis Nowra
StarringDeborah Mailman
Music byAlistair Jones
CinematographyWarwick Thornton
Edited byJames Bradley
Release date
8 October 1998
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box officeA$441,168 (Australia)[1]

Cast

Production

Rachel Perkins became aware of the play when she saw Trisha Morton-Thomas perform Mae's beach monologue as a part of the Eora College end of year student showcase. Perkins called Louis Nowra to adapt it into a half-hour drama but Nowra suggested they make it as a feature.[3]

Awards

Australian Film Institute
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Deborah Mailman[2]
  • Nominations:
    • Best Achievement in Direction, Best Achievement in Editing, Best Achievement in Production Design, Best Film, Best Screenplay Adapted from Another Source
Australian Screen Sound Guild
  • Best Achievement in Sound Design & FX Editing for a Feature Film[2]
Canberra International Film Festival
  • Audience Award[2]
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
  • Best Actor – Female: Deborah Mailman[2]
  • Nomination: Best Screenplay – Adapted
Melbourne International Film Festival
  • Most Popular Feature Film[2]

References


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