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Wikipedia article






'Juniper' is a 2021 black comedy / drama film directed by New Zealand director Matthew J. Saville, starring Charlotte Rampling.

Plot



Set in rural New Zealand in the 1990s, the film tells the story of the developing relationship of the adolescent Sam and his acerbic and alcoholic grandmother with an unconventional past, whom he has not met before.

Cast



*Charlotte Rampling as Ruth

*George Ferrier as Sam

*Marton Csokas as Robert, Sam's father

*Edith Poor as Sarah, Ruth's nurse

Production



'Juniper' is written and directed by Matthew J. Saville, in his directorial debut feature film.

It was produced by Desray Armstrong and Angela Littlejohn.

The name derives from juniper berries, a key ingredient in gin, to which Ruth is addicted and drinks by the jugful every day.

Release



'Juniper' screened in many film festivals:

;2021

*Bari International Film Festival (International Panorama Competition, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Charlotte Rampling)

*Atlantic International Film Festival Special Presentation,

*Cinfest Sudbury International Film Festival

*Edmonton International Film Festival

*Brisbane International Film Festival

*Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

;2022

* Palm Springs International Film Festival

* Santa Barbara International Film Festival

* Edinburgh International Film Festival

It was released in cinemas in New Zealand on 28 October 2021, and in Australia in August 2002, distributed by Transmission Films.

Reception



The film received generally good reviews. 'The Hollywood Reporter' praised its writing in the dialogue between Sam and Ruth. 'Australian Financial Review' wrote "New Zealand films are known for their expansive feeling for landscape, and 'Juniper' is no exception", and "Rampling is predictably good as the tough, intelligent, old woman, but Ferrier, on debut is excellent in the role of a teenage boy struggling towards a hard-won maturity". The ABC's Jason Di Rosso said that Rampling's role was slightly reminiscent of her role in 'Swimming Pool' (2003) and "Saville succeeds in creating an emotional authenticity to Ruth and Sam's difficult relationship...". 'FilmInk' wrote "...the real star here is Rampling. She is subtly sensational, conveying complex emotions with a single glance.", and praised Saville's direction, done "with great compassion and insight".

References




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