The Eye of the Storm is an Australian drama film directed by Fred Schepisi. It is an adaptation of Patrick White's 1973 novel of the same name. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Charlotte Rampling and Judy Davis. It won the critics award for best Australian feature at the 2011 Melbourne International Film Festival[1][2] and had a September 2011 theatrical release.[3]
The Eye of the Storm | |
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Directed by | Fred Schepisi |
Screenplay by | Judy Morris |
Based on | The Eye of the Storm by Patrick White |
Produced by | Gregory J. Read Antony Waddington |
Starring | Geoffrey Rush Charlotte Rampling Judy Davis |
Cinematography | Ian Baker |
Edited by | Kate Williams |
Music by | Paul Grabowsky |
Distributed by | Transmission |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
In the Sydney suburb of Centennial Park, a dying matriarch, Elizabeth Hunter (Rampling) is attended to by two nurses, a housekeeper and her two adult children (Rush and Davis). Despite her deteriorating health, Elizabeth continues to wield considerable control over her affairs and those around her.[4]
Ceremony | Recipient | Category | Result |
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2011 Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Judy Davis | Best Performance by an Actress | Nominated |
AACTA Awards[6] (1st) |
Antony Waddington Gregory J. Read Fred Schepisi |
Best Film | Nominated |
Fred Schepisi | Best Direction | Nominated | |
Judy Morris | Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | |
Geoffrey Rush | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
Judy Davis | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won | |
Charlotte Rampling | Nominated | ||
John Gaden | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
Helen Morse | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
Antony Waddington Gregory J. Read Fred Schepisi |
AFI Members' Choice Award | Nominated | |
Melinda Doring | Best Production Design | Won | |
Terry Ryan | Best Costume Design | Won | |
2011 Inside Film Awards[7][8] | Antony Waddington Gregory J. Read Fred Schepisi |
Best Feature Film | Nominated |
Geoffrey Rush | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
Judy Davis | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
Melbourne International Film Festival | The Age Critics' Award for Best Australian Feature Film | Won | |
Rome International Film Festival | Jury Special Prize | Won |
Films directed by Fred Schepisi | |
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