''Lilian's Story'' is a 1996 Australian film based on a 1985 novel by Australian author
Kate Grenville
Catherine Elizabeth Grenville (born 1950) is an Australian author. She has published fifteen books, including fiction, non-fiction, biography, and books about the writing process. In 2001, she won the Orange Prize for '' The Idea of Perfection ...
, which was inspired by the life of
Bea Miles
Beatrice Miles (17 September 19023 December 1973) was an Australian eccentric and bohemian rebel. Described as Sydney's "iconic eccentric", she was known for her contentious relationships with the city's taxi drivers and for her ability to quot ...
, a famous
Sydney
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nonconformist. The film stars
Ruth Cracknell
Ruth Winifred Cracknell AM (6 July 1925 – 13 May 2002) was an Australian character and comic actress, comedienne and author, her career encompassing all genres including radio, theatre, television and film. She appeared in many dramatic as we ...
as Lilian and
Barry Otto
Barry Otto (born 1941) is an Australian actor, primarily of Australian cinema, cinema, and an amateur artist.
Early life
Barry Otto was born in Brisbane in 1941, the son of a butcher. He trained as an artist but switched to acting.
Career
Otto ...
. Cracknell had been a
Shakespearean
William Shakespeare ( 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's nation ...
actress of the stage for many years,
Reception
''
Variety
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'' review of the picture commended the acting and called it "a touching saga of an eccentric but tenacious woman who’s haunted by demons from her troubled past."
Toni Collette
Toni Collette Galafassi (born Toni Collett; 1 November 1972) is an Australian actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. Known for her work in television and independent films, she has received various accolades throughout her career, includ ...
won the
Australian Film Institute
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award for supporting actress for her performance as the young Lilian in this film;
[John Hartl]
"`Lilian's Story,' a favorite at film festival, goes to tape"
''Seattle Times
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'', 9 June 2000. the film was also nominated for best score.
References
External links
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''Lilian's Story''at Oz Movies
Australian drama films
Films based on Australian novels
Films scored by Cezary Skubiszewski
1990s English-language films
1990s Australian films
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