A cinematic life is a compelling personal journey with david stratton as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. Deftly edited and filled with affection, david stratton. A cinematic life is the kind of film the man himself would likely give several stars and probably more. Margaret pommeranz on stage with david stratton to discuss this marvellous new feature film on davids love of all things australian in particular movies. With so much to cover, the only real drawback of david stratton. Voir david stratton a cinematic life streaming french vf uptostream rutube dailymotion. Since then, australian crews have produced many films, a number of which have received international recognition. With david stratton, phillip adams, anthony ahern, gillian armstrong. We reckon pomeranz would feel the same way, although here we have to be content with her commenting on her former sparring partners shoes. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to australia as a ten.
Scheduled was the sydney premiere of the feature documentary david stratton. But australia fell in love with him as a result of his nearly threedecade appearance in television with margaret pomeranz on sbss the movie show and abcs at the movies. Revered critic david stratton tells the glorious story of australian cinema, focusing in on the films that capture the nations true nature with such candour, emotion and humour that they still knock us for a six. David stratton reflects on reactions to a cinematic life. Theyve included, for example, details of strattons famous stoush with disgruntled romper stomper director geoffrey wright. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our australias cinematic history. I had the absolute pleasure of attending an early screening of a documentary called david stratton.
I know you used to watch as many as five films a day in cannes. Greater emphasis is given to his cinematic life and its effect on the culture. David strattons stories of australian cinema 3 parts tuesday june 6 the feature length version of this series a cinematic life has been invited to the cannes film festival which begins may 17. David stratton right with director george miller in david stratton.
David stratton a cinematic life interview with david. A highly regarded expert on international cinema, particularly french cinema, stratton. David stratton recounts how our films have shaped our sense of identity, not only impacting the way the world sees us, but also how we see ourselves. Transmission films two somewhat puzzling absences from the. A cinematic life is a compelling personal journey with david stratton as he relates the fascinating development of our. The movie critic and patron of the french film festival on seeing. A cinematic life, which is released in australian cinemas 9 march 2017. If asked the former abc and sbs movie host about his fellow jurors and reactions to the documentary david stratton. He is known for his work on the bazura project 2006, dance academy 2010 and david stratton. Russell crowe list of movies and tv shows tv guide. A cinematic life in the last week and let me tell you, i have never been so proud to be an australian as i have when watching this film. From his preteen years in england and his arrival in australia, the film probes his early years as the director of the sydney film. A cinematic life is written and directed by sally aitken, a kiwi who has made acclaimed local tv series such as the great australian race riot and streets of your town. Whilst some may compare it to eberts biography life itself, david stratton.
As for life after at the movies, stratton is working on a third book about. Thankfully, some of strattons enemies like romper stomper director, geoffrey wright are on hand too to provide a little balance. David stratton a cinematic life streaming french vf. David stratton is a former director of the sydney film festival, former film critic for the international film industry magazine variety, and is currently film critic for the australian. Originally due to air in 2016, the project will also screen at the 70th cannes film festival in its feature version, david stratton. David strattons stories of australian cinema 3 parts. Philippe platel, french film festivals artistic director. A cinematic life pairs an account of strattons journey from britishborn cinephile to. The revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton. David stratton a cinematic life streaming truefrenchvf uptostream rutube dailymotion.
David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his. Theyve included, for example, details of stratton s famous stoush with disgruntled romper stomper director geoffrey wright. After landing the coveted job of sydney film festival director three years later, he had to tell his heartbroken father that he wouldnt be returning home to. A cinematic life a whos who of australian stars and directors have come out to talk about their work while discussing his.
Proclaimed a national treasure by margaret pomeranz, his longtime onair partner in primetime, david stratton is one of the most recognisable faces in australia when it. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the. High res images and poster available to download via the download media tab at. David strattons cinematic life documentary a poignant memoir.
David stratton said, its a great honour to have a cinematic life featured in the prestigious classics section of the cannes film. Revered critic david stratton tells the glorious story of australian cinema, focusing in on the films that captured the nations true nature with candour, emoti. Features interviews and commentary from gillian armstrong, eric bana, russell crowe, nicole kidman, sam neill and hugo weaving. Overall, his personal story is lightly sketched, although we are shown how much his decision to leave home affected young david. David stratton a cinematic life david stratton stories of. Screening in the cannes classics section, which this year is dedicated to the history of film itself, a cinematic life centers on 77yearold david stratton, a kind of roger ebert figure on the.
Screening in cannes classics following a march cinema release in his adopted homeland, david stratton. Over 55 years, david has seen generations of australian actors and filmmakers who formed the backbone of our industry come of age. Greg speaks to david about his life, his passion of the movies, and this documentary. The documentary covers stratton making the difficult decision to leave england and starting a new life in his adopted country. This film is a celebration of 110 years of australian cinema. A history of world cinema course with david stratton cce. So how many films do you expect to see in total over 11 days in venice.
David stratton has spent his life seeking out great films. Voir david stratton a cinematic life streaming frenchvf. A cinematic life is as charming, touching, erudite and opinionated as its subject. While he adapted to a new country and turned his passion for cinema. This unique elevenyear series on the history of world cinema, is a rare opportunity to participate in this very personal but immensely informative survey of international cinema from its origins. David strattons history of world cinema course explores in great detail the development and trends of world cinema in chronological order. David s life and love for australian cinema are at the centre of a new documentary david stratton a cinematic life, which has been directed by veteran filmmaker sally aitken. Russell crowe full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of. A cinematic life is the latest documentary to examine this unique and privileged profession and it is a wonderful exploration of a life lived, celebrating one of australias most iconic figures. Under french law n 7817 of 6 january 1978, modified relating to data processing, files, and liberties, internet users have the right to oppose art. A fascinating insight into the life of a man who for more than two decades was this countrys preeminent broadcast film critic, alongside his tv. David james stratton am born 10 september 1939 is an englishaustralian awardwinning. A cinematic life, written and directed by sally aitken, was released in 2017, and reedited for television, featuring interviews with stratton about his life and with actors, directors, producers representing australian cinema since the 1960s.
A cinematic life will screen in the cannes classics section. Download festival brochure pdf, mb download festival calendar pdf, 2mb news and highlights. A cinematic life, the new documentary from sally aitken, is a paean to the legendary britishaustralian film critic and, moreover, australian cinema. It is as much about his journey as it is about the history of australian cinema.
A cinematic life revered critic david stratton tells the glorious story of australian cinema, focusing in on the films that captured the nations true nature with candour, emotion and humour that they still knock us for a six. A cinematic life is an intimate journey with david stratton, from his first boyhood cinema experience in england, to his migration to australia as a ten pound pom in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. Rns resident film critic jason di rosso joins rn breakfast for his take on the latest films, including david stratton. Roger stratton, his younger brother back in england, says hed happily go to.
Nicole kidman, hugo weaving, george miller, gillian armstrong and geoffrey rush pay tribute to the australian cinephile and critic in a new documentary out in march, david stratton. Join our discussion with australian film icon david stratton as we explore the role of international film events in 21st century australia. A cinematic life is an intimate journey with david stratton, from his first boyhood cinema experience in england, to his migration to australia as a ten pound pom in 1963 and. David stratton a cinematic life by sally aitken trailer. David stratton has been a guiding light in australian cinema for decades, and remains one of our bestloved writers and citics of film. David stratton was born on september 10, 1939 in trowbridge, wiltshire, england as david james stratton. A cinematic life, screens soon in australia, the man himself discusses the film, writing for variety, and his beard. A cinematic life is that it leaves you wanting so much more, be it added detail on its central subject or more aussie movies to savour. A cinematic life is the story of the critical legend, from his first boyhood cinema experience in england, to his migration to australia as a ten pound pom in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the.
A cinematic life is an appealing portrait of both the australian film industry and the grocers son who came to have such an impact on it. Many actors and filmmakers started their careers in australian films, many of whom have acquired international reputations, and a number of whom. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. Veteran australian film critic david stratton relates the development of aussie cinema history in this documentary from the producers of sherpa.
A galaxy of aussie stars pay tribute to australias leading film critic, as david stratton takes us on a journey through the nations cinema. F or the first time in decades a starstudded australian film arrives that david stratton will certainly not critique. He had a lengthy career as a festival director and film writer before he took the plunge into tv criticism, where he spent almost 30. A cinematic life provides an authentically fond look at australias most popular film critic.
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