A Most Attractive Man
| A Most Attractive Man | |
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| Directed by | Rivka Hartman |
| Produced by | Gillian Coote |
| Starring | Grigor Taylor |
| Cinematography | Erika Addis |
| Edited by | Denise Haslem |
Release date |
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Running time | 48 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $50,000 |
A Most Attractive Man is a 1982 Australian film directed by Rivka Hartman.[1] It is based on a autobiographical script given to Hartman by a friend. Hartman made multiple changes to the script resulting in the scriptwriter withdrawing support and choosing to be anonymous. It was made on a small budget with the crew working on deferred wages.[2]
Neil Jillett of the Age said "This film, made with precision, economy and verbal and visual wit, gives a sharp, if slightly romanticised, view of life below the poverty line."[3] The Australian Jewish News' Julian Lewis review finishes "Aside from its ‘look’, and good intentions, “A Most Attractive Man” is always effective."[4]
The film won 1982 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Short Fiction Film.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Grigor Taylor - Dorian
- Carole Skinner as Frances
- Julie McGregor as Judy
- Anna Volska as Vija
- Dennis Miller as Mick
- Cathy Downes as Merryl
- Anne Tenney
References
[edit]- ^ Malzard, Bev (17 March 1982), "A Most Attractive Man", The Australian Women's Weekly
- ^ Macken, Deirdre (3 April 1982), "Attractive Man an all-women success", The Age
- ^ Jillett, Neil (3 March 1982), "A fine achievement ... now for that bigger project", The Age
- ^ Lewis, Julian (3 March 1982), "Vehicle has its points", The Age
- ^ French, Lisa; Poole, Mark (2009). Shining a Light: 50 Years of the Australian Film Institute. Australian Teachers of Media. ISBN 978-1-876467-20-3.