A cinematic life will screen in the cannes classics section. A cinematic life self 2017 known for lawrence leungs choose your own adventure self 2009. David strattons passion for film is traced in this documentary on the critics life and work. Sony pictures theatrette, sydney on 15 february 2017 sally aitken has directed a terrific examination of the life of highly regarded film critic david stratton and his love of australian film in her documentary david stratton. He had a lengthy career as a festival director and film writer before he took the plunge into tv criticism, where he spent almost 30. A condensed version of the 3 part abc series titled david stratton s history of australian cinema, a cinematic life offers an insight into stratton s life as a long time film fan, a watcher of over 20,000 movies and an australian immigrant and also acts as a thoroughly enjoyable account of the local films that have not only shaped our cinematic. While he adapted to a new country and turned his passion for cinema. It was something his dad thought was a complete waste of time. Assumptions that david stratton comes from a family of eager film lovers are scotched early on in a cinematic life. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to australia as a ten pound pom in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic.
Film critic david strattons life and career is laid bare in a star studded documentary about the evolution of the australian film industry and a personal look into davids life. Screening in the cannes classics section, which this year is dedicated to the history of film itself, a cinematic life centers on 77yearold david stratton, a kind of roger ebert figure on the. Film critic david stratton talks about david stratton. Although the cinematic release of this film is two hours long, it doesnt feel long at all, with its clever editing between interviews with some of the biggest names in the film industry and incredible scenes from films, as well as some of the beautiful real life australian locations, used in many of our most iconic and groundbreaking films. David stratton said, its a great honour to have a cinematic life featured in the prestigious classics section of the cannes film festival. Film critic david stratton lists his top five australian films ahead of the.
Toni collette and hugo weaving star in film adaptation. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. Taking us back to his first experience of discovering australia through film at his local cinema in england, david recounts first seeing images of a strange and exotic landscape he would eventually call home. We sent along our very own film critic, sebastian briguglio, to take a peak into davids passion for film, his dry humour and the struggles of the film scene. Mar 07, 2017 david strattons passion for film is traced in this documentary on the critics life and work. A cinematic life is the kind of film the man himself would likely give several stars and probably more. Nov 03, 2018 september 27, 2017 the best scenes reteam him with margaret pomeranz, as they recount highlights from their 28year onscreen partnership. Thankfully, some of strattons enemies like romper stomper director, geoffrey wright are on hand too to provide a little balance. A cinematic life, which is released in australian cinemas 9 march 2017. Mar 10, 2017 using his life as the narrative spine of the documentary, a cinematic life threads landmark australian films through the experience of david stratton. Documentary screened at the 20th thessaloniki documentary festival, 211 march 2018. Looking back on a year in which i saw four or five new films a week is always a challenging experience, especially so this year. Deftly edited and filled with affection, david stratton.
The revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton. The series lead character john stratton is played by dominic cooper, while the rest of the cast includes gemma chan, austin stowell, tyler hoechlin, and tom felton. David stratton reveals his greatest regret in lively doco. David will guide us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england, where he saw the first images of this. A cinematic life ita 2018 film completo sottotitoli italiano cb01, guarda david stratton. A cinematic life is a compelling personal journey over three, onehour episodes with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history.
David stratton on seeing himself on screen, his relationship. David strattons history of world cinema course explores in great detail the development and trends of world cinema in chronological order. September 27, 2017 the best scenes reteam him with margaret pomeranz, as they recount highlights from their 28year onscreen partnership. A cinematic life, a film that is both narrated by stratton and ostensibly about the titular critic. A cinematic life, sally aitkens sincere portrait of the highly opinionated but passionate man. The national for tuesday, may 5 early covid19 cases discovered. Jan 23, 2017 nicole kidman, hugo weaving, george miller, gillian armstrong and geoffrey rush pay tribute to the australian cinephile and critic in a new documentary out in march, david stratton. A cinematic life looks back at the history of australian film through the eyes of critic and arch film buff, david stratton. After landing the coveted job of sydney film festival director three years later, he had to tell his heartbroken father that he wouldnt be returning home to. We reckon pomeranz would feel the same way, although here we have to be content with her commenting on her former sparring partners shoes. David strattons life at the movies almost didnt happen abc news. His tocamera pieces are witty and natural, as are the series of interviews with the likes of gilliam armstrong, george.
Nicole kidman, russell crowe, geoffrey rush and more appear in sally aitkens documentary love letter to a venerable champion of australian. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the. So how many films do you expect to see in total over 11 days in venice. Film critic david strattons life and career laid bare in. A cinematic life is the latest documentary to examine this unique and privileged profession and it is a wonderful exploration of a life lived, celebrating one of australias most iconic figures. David stratton is a former director of the sydney film festival, former film critic for the international film industry magazine variety, and is currently film critic for the australian. To really witness david stratton s love and knowledge of australian film see david stratton. David strattons stories of australian cinema 2017 the. Mar 09, 2017 an interview with david stratton from at the movies wouldnt be complete without checking what we must see at the cinemas now besides a cinematic life, of course. The series will be a narrative binding together of autobiography and a journey of discovery.
Film critic david strattons life and career is laid bare in a star studded. Mar 09, 2017 david stratton has spent his life seeking out great films. A cinematic life, a companion piece to his forthcoming threepart abc tv series, stories of australian cinema, director sally aitken presents a more personal take on. May 22, 2017 screening in the cannes classics section, which this year is dedicated to the history of film itself, a cinematic life centers on 77yearold david stratton, a kind of roger ebert figure on the. I know you used to watch as many as five films a day in cannes. A cinematic life streaming ita hd, vai al canale telegram ufficiale su cinema, leggi altre ultime notizie su. A cinematic life, written and directed by sally aitken, was released in 2017, and reedited for television, featuring interviews with stratton about his life and with actors, directors, producers representing australian cinema since the 1960s. Revered critic david stratton tells the glorious story of australian cinema, focusing in on the films that capture the nations true nature with such candour, emotion and humour that they still knock us for a six. With david stratton, russell crowe, rachel perkins, bryan brown. From his preteen years in england and his arrival in australia, the film probes his early years as the director of the sydney film. A cinematic life on march 9, and the new trailer promises a film with a biographical bent, as much about stratton himself as the films that have inspired him. Reviewed by damien straker on the 28th of february 2017 transmission presents a film by sally aitken produced by joanne mcgowan starring. A cinematic life streaming ita 2017 cineblog01 david stratton. His tocamera pieces are witty and natural, as are the series of interviews with the likes of gilliam armstrong, george miller, sigrid thornton, and the late paul cox.
I havent yet seen the film, but its apparently cut to be more a story about stratton, whereas the threepart, threehour tv version focusses on the films rather than. Cannes classic official selection login to view all information. David stratton reveals his greatest regret in lively doco a cinematic life a new film paints a loving and complex portrait of australias most famous film critic. Stratton is a 2017 british action thriller film directed by simon west, based on the novel series of same name by duncan falconer. Documentaries about critics are rare and possibly nonexistent in australia which makes david stratton. A cinematic life is that it leaves you wanting so much more, be it added detail on its central subject or more aussie movies to savour.
David stratton documentary to offer a starstudded portrait of a very. Roger stratton, his younger brother back in england, says hed happily go to. Published on sep 26, 2017 a galaxy of aussie stars pay tribute to australias leading film critic, as david stratton takes us on a journey through the nations cinema. An interview with director sally aitken and producer joanne mcgowan, as the film is screened at cannes classics. A cinematic life screens nationally from 9 march 2017. David stratton reveals his favourite movie of all time. A cinematic life 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A cinematic life, the film paints a careerwide journey about his life including the fragile connection he had with his father after he left england to come to australia. Laura dern wins best supporting actress in a miniseries. David stratton has become one of australias most recognisable and renowned film critics, but a new. The cinematic or theatrical if youre american release of the source material is entitled david stratton. If asked the former abc and sbs movie host about his fellow jurors and reactions to the documentary david stratton. With david stratton, phillip adams, anthony ahern, gillian armstrong.
Alongside david, the protagonists of this history are the giants of australian cinema both behind the camera and in front of it david stratton. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england. Feb 27, 2017 the revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton. In 1966 stratton was appointed director of sydney film festival, a position he held until 1983. David stratton reflects on reactions to a cinematic life.
Stream gratuit a compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. A cinematic life, in theatres from 9 march and distributed by transmission films. David strattons top five australian films screen news. Now at the age of 77 and having watched over 25,000 different films minus any rewatches, stratton is the subject of the documentary david stratton. David strattons life at the movies almost didnt happen.
When i spoke to him at last years australian international movie convention, stratton described the project as very personal. Stratton streaming complet voir film vf en streaming. A cinematic life stipulates the indecisiveness of this unfocused documentary. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. David stratton reflects on the evolution of the aussie film industry since the 60s, ahead of the release of documentary david stratton. With so much to cover, the only real drawback of david stratton. Transmission films two somewhat puzzling absences from the starstudded lineup of interviewees are john duigan. A history of world cinema course with david stratton cce.
David strattons role as a conduit has changed him from an outsider looking into a national treasure recognised with an order of australia in 2015. A cinematic life is a wonderful look at how australian films have matured and evolved over the last few decades hosted by respected movie critic, david stratton. Film critic david stratton relates the fascinating evolution of australias cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia. David stratton reveals troubled relationship with father. Nicole kidman, hugo weaving, george miller, gillian armstrong and geoffrey rush pay tribute to the australian cinephile and critic in a new documentary out in march, david stratton.
David stratton is best known to australian audiences in his role as a film critic. An interview with david stratton from at the movies wouldnt be complete without checking what we must see at the cinemas now besides a cinematic life, of course. This unique elevenyear series on the history of world cinema, is a rare opportunity to participate in this very personal but immensely informative survey of international cinema from its origins. Traditionally my list of the 10 best films of the year has been. Now, the man who has cast his critical eye over thousands of films is the subject of his very own documentary, david stratton. I attended cannes every year from 19842014 as a critic, but the experience of appearing in a documentary screened at the festival will be an entirely new one for me. Jan 22, 2017 a compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history.
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