Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds
Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds | |
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Promotional poster | |
Directed by | Alex Proyas |
Produced by |
Alex Proyas Andrew McPhail |
Written by | Alex Proyas |
Starring |
Michael Lake Rhys Davis Norman Boyd |
Music by | Peter Miller |
Cinematography | David Knaus |
Edited by | Craig Wood |
Production company |
Meaningful Eye Contact |
Distributed by | MMA Films, Pro-Image |
Release date | 1989 (copyright 1988) |
Running time | 93 min. |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | A$500,000[1] |
Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds is a 1989 Australian post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure film directed by Alex Proyas. It was his first feature.
The film was shot on location near Broken Hill, New South Wales and at Supreme Studios Sydney.[2]
Premise
Betty and Felix Crabtree live alone together in post-apocalyptic Australia until they are visited by a stranger named Smith.
Cast
- Michael Lake as Felix Crabtree
- Rhys Davis (Melissa Davis) as Betty Crabtree
- Norman Boyd (The Norm) as Smith
Reception
Rolling Stone magazine called the soundtrack recording "an album of stunning instrumental beauty and exquisite soundscapes" and awarded it 4 stars.[3]
Film critic David Stratton praised the film as having a "special vision" with brilliant production design while stating that "the film frustrates because of its lethargy and stiltedness".
Re-release
In June 2018, Proya released a trailer on his YouTube channel for a re-release of the movie, remastered from original 16mm negative and featuring a new, 5.1 digital sound mix.[4]
Accolades
Award | Category | Subject | Result |
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AACTA Awards[5] (1988 AFI Awards) |
Best Production Design | Sean Callinan | Nominated |
Best Costume Design | Angela Tonks | Nominated | |
Mathu Anderson | Nominated | ||
ARIA Music Award | Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album | Peter Miller | Nominated |
Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival | Special Prize[6] | Alex Proyas | Won |
References
- ↑ "Australian Productions Top $175 million", Cinema Papers, March 1986 p64
- ↑ Peter Miller (Spirits' Composer/ Art Director) website: Spirits page at Scribbletronics
- ↑ Australian Rolling Stone Issue 434, August 1989
- ↑ "SPIRITS RESTORATION TRAILER". Mystery Clock Cinema YouTube channel. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ↑ Australian Film Institute/Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts Past Winners 1988
- ↑ "Yubari International Fantastic Adventure Film Festival '90". yubarifanta.com.
External links
- Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds on IMDb
- Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds at AllMovie
- Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds at Oz Movies
- Archive of selected behind-the-scenes and production images, and other information.