Veteran Australian film critic David Stratton relates the development of Aussie cinema history in this documentary from the producers of...
Veteran Australian film critic David Stratton relates the development of Aussie cinema history in this documentary from the producers of Sherpa. Features interviews and commentary from Gillian Armstrong, Eric Bana, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and Hugo Weaving.
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"...astonishingly adroit editing by Adrian Rostirolla, and a marvellous score by Caitlin Yeo."
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Urban Cinefile
Urban Cinefile"This retelling of Stratton’s journey as Australia’s most prominent film lover is also a valuable primer in our cinema history."
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Time Out
Time Out"The film has a surprisingly wide emotional range, spanning laugh-out-loud moments ... to times of pathos and poignancy."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"For all the joys of such A-list chatter, this is much more than a film about a critic and the filmmakers he knows. It’s a memoir where everything connects."
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The Australian
The Australian"Quibbles aside, this is a moving tribute to a dedicated cinephile who deserves his status as a national treasure."
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald"A poignant tribute to a national living treasure."
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News.com.au
News.com.au"This doco about treasured Aussie film critic, David Stratton, entertains and informs in equal measure, but will leave you wanting more."
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FilmInk
FilmInkDavid Stratton: A Cinematic Life | Details
- Rating
- M, Mature themes and coarse language
- Runtime
- 97
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- Australia
