If you like this film, definitely check out 2014s life itself. Mar 10, 2017 using his life as the narrative spine of the documentary, a cinematic life threads landmark australian films through the experience of david stratton. David stratton, our most revered film critic, takes us on an intimate journey through stories of iconic australian cinema, revealing what it says about us. The cinematic or theatrical if youre american release of the source material is entitled david stratton. A cinematic life is a compelling personal journey with david stratton as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. To really witness david stratton s love and knowledge of australian film see david stratton. It revolves around one day in the lives of twelve characters. David stratton and margaret pomeranz travelled to the gold coast late last year to pick up a special award from the australian international movie convention. David stratton is best known to australian audiences in his role as a film critic. Veteran australian film critic david stratton relates the development of aussie cinema history in this documentary from the producers of sherpa.
David stratton reveals his greatest regret in lively doco. Mar 09, 2017 david stratton has spent his life seeking out great films. David stratton a passionate advocate of film the west. A cinematic life directed by sally aitken celebrates the man who has also spent decades critiquing and championing the australian film industry, both in print and on television. 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. David stratton was the director of the sydney film festival from 19661983. Film critic david strattons life and career is laid bare in a star studded documentary about the evolution of the australian film industry and a personal look into davids life. He is known for his work on the bazura project 2006, dance academy 2010 and lawrence leungs choose your own adventure 2008. Mar 09, 2017 an interview with david stratton from at the movies wouldnt be complete without checking what we must see at the cinemas now besides a cinematic life, of course. David strattons history of world cinema course explores in great detail the. 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, sally aitkens sincere portrait of the highly opinionated but passionate man. We couldnt fit everything in and do a whole history of australian cinema, mr stratton explains. Although a warmhearted documentary, david stratton.
Now at the age of 77 and having watched over 25,000 different films minus any rewatches, stratton is the subject of the documentary david stratton. A galaxy of aussie stars pay tribute to australias leading film critic, as david stratton takes us on a journey through the nations cinema. David stratton reflects on reactions to a cinematic life. Features interviews and commentary from gillian armstrong, eric bana, russell crowe, nicole kidman, sam neill and hugo weaving. May 22, 2017 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. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the. Feb 06, 2017 f or the first time in decades a starstudded australian film arrives that david stratton will certainly not critique. David strattons cinematic life documentary a poignant memoir. Australian films most dynamic duo, david stratton and margaret pomeranz, will reunite for one night only at the sydney premiere screening of the new feature film david stratton. May 04, 2017 david stratton said, its a great honour to have a cinematic life featured in the prestigious classics section of the cannes film festival. 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. David stratton right with director george miller in david stratton. 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 pound pom in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic. David stratton s top five australian films screen news.
David and margaret reunite to talk the best and worst aussie. Him calling the shots on at the movies finishing was the end of my. F or the first time in decades a starstudded australian film arrives that david stratton will certainly not critique. A cinematic life a whos who of australian stars and directors have come out to talk about their work while discussing his.
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. Its a life well lived and strattons exemplary knowledge of films of all shapes and sizes is as strong as ever and having the passionate film fan walk us through the. David stratton reveals his greatest regret in lively doco a cinematic life a new film paints a loving and complex portrait of australias most famous film critic. A cinematic life, directed by sally aitken, is a fascinating insight into the life of a man who for more than two decades was this countrys preeminent broadcast film critic. 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. David stratton was born on september 10, 1939 in trowbridge, wiltshire, england as david james stratton. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. I attended cannes every year from 19842014 as a critic, but the experience of appearing in a documentary screened at the festival will be an entirely new one for me. David stratton reflects on the evolution of the aussie film industry since the 60s, ahead of the release of documentary david 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. 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. David stratton on seeing himself on screen, his relationship. Pawno is a character driven ensemble film set in the diverse and multicultural suburb of footscray in melbourne, australia.
After landing the coveted job of sydney film festival director three years later, he had to tell his heartbroken father that he. A cinematic life is a compelling personal journey over three, onehour episodes with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David stratton has spent his life seeking out great films. Assumptions that david stratton comes from a family of eager film lovers are scotched early on in a cinematic life. Film critic david strattons life and career laid bare in. Thankfully, some of strattons enemies like romper stomper director, geoffrey wright are on hand too to provide a little balance. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our australias cinematic history. Documentaries about critics are rare and possibly nonexistent in australia which makes david stratton. Sally aitken has directed a terrific examination of the life of highly regarded film critic david stratton and his love of australian film in her documentary david stratton. But strattons celebrity, courtesy of the cult appeal of his onscreen sparring with pomeranz on sbs and the abc for all those years, was preceded by his 17. Now, the man who has cast his critical eye over thousands of films is the subject of his very own documentary, david stratton.
A cinematic life full movie in hd visit movie 441863 a compelling personal journey with david stratton, as. The revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton. The pair became known for never seeing eyetoeye on the movies they saw not true and for a fractious presentation style which could make them seem more like a bickering couple than professional film critics. The series lead character john stratton is played by dominic cooper, while the rest of the cast includes gemma chan, austin stowell, tyler hoechlin, and tom felton. Feb 27, 2017 the revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton. Using his life as the narrative spine of the documentary, a cinematic life threads landmark australian films through the experience of david stratton. A cinematic life, which is released in australian cinemas 9 march 2017. A cinematic life cares more about australian cinema than its subject. Roger stratton, his younger brother back in england, says hed happily go to. David stratton reveals his favourite movie of all time. 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.
David strattons life at the movies almost didnt happen. A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of australias most celebrated artists, brett whiteley. A cinematic life, in theatres from 9 march and distributed by transmission films. Whilst some may compare it to eberts biography life itself, david stratton. David strattons stories of australian cinema 2017 the. David strattons history of world cinema course explores in great detail the development and trends of world cinema in chronological order. An interview with david stratton from at the movies wouldnt be complete without checking what we must see at the cinemas now besides a cinematic life, of course. Jan 22, 2017 a compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. Film critic david stratton s life and career laid bare in. David strattons role as a conduit has changed him from an outsider looking into a national treasure recognised with an order of australia in 2015. 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. We sent along our very own film critic, sebastian briguglio, to take a peak into davids passion for film, his dry humour and the struggles of the film scene. I havent yet seen the film, but its apparently cut to be more a story about stratton, whereas the threepart, threehour tv version focusses on the films rather than stratton.
We sent along our very own film critic, sebastian briguglio, to take a peak into davids passion for. A cinematic life, a companion piece to his forthcoming threepart abc tv series, stories of australian cinema, director sally aitken presents a more personal take on. 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. Its a cutdown version of a threepart series that will air on abc tv later this year and it does a great job of whetting ones appetite for the long. Its a cutdown version of a threepart series that will air on abc tv later this year. A cinematic life screens nationally from 9 march 2017. Questions and comments are welcome at the conclusion of the screening. A history of world cinema course with david stratton cce. With so much to cover, the only real drawback of david stratton. The series will be a narrative binding together of autobiography and a journey of discovery. 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 will guide us from his boyhood cinema experience of australia in england, where he saw the first images of this. A cinematic life provides an authentically fond look at australias most popular film critic. Mar 07, 2017 david stratton right with director george miller in david stratton.
On april 9, 1949, the kirk douglas boxing drama champion premiered in new york at the globe theatre. Stratton is a 2017 british action thriller film directed by simon west, based on the novel series of same name by duncan falconer. David stratton reveals his greatest regret in lively doco a. 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.
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