Radiance (1998 film)

Radiance
Directed by Rachel Perkins
Produced by Ned Lander
Written by Louis Nowra
Based on play by Louis Nowra
Starring Deborah Mailman
Music by Alistair Jones
Cinematography Warwick Thornton
Edited by James Bradley
Release date
 October 8, 1998
Country Australia
Language English
Box office A$441,168 (Australia)[1]

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 play written by Louis Nowra.

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

  1. ↑ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office", Film Victoria accessed 13 November 2012
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Radiance (1998)". IMDB.
  3. ↑ "Interview with Rachel Perkins", Signet, 18 December 1998 accessed 19 November 2012
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