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Australia (1989 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Australia' is a 1989 film directed by Jean-Jacques Andrien.
Cast
* Fanny Ardant as Jeanne Gauthier
* Jeremy Irons as Edouard Pierson
* Tchky Karyo as Julien Pierson
* Agns Soral as Agns Deckers
* Hlne Surgre as Odette Pierson
* Maxime Laloux as Franois Gauthier
* Patrick Bauchau as Andr Gauthier
* Danielle Lyttleton as Saturday Pierson
* Dorothy Alison as Doreen Swanson
Plot
'Australia' is about Edouard Pierson, a Belgian-born wool dealer who emigrated to Australia after World War II. The movie actual takes place in Belgium as he returns to his homeland to assist his family with their wool business. Edouard was left a single father after his girlfriend died and when he goes to Belgium he leaves behind this young girl, whom his family don't know about. He meets a beautiful woman, Jeanne, another single parent, and an intense relationship develops. Edouard's relationship with his family has its ups and downs and many secrets are revealed before the movie's conclusion ties everything together.
Awards
* 1989 Venice Film Festival - Golden Osella for Best Cinematography - Giorgos Arvanitis
* 1990 Joseph Plateau Awards - Best Belgian Cinematography - Giorgos Arvanitis
References
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