The Turning is a 2013 Australian anthology drama[2] film based on a 2004 collection of short stories by Tim Winton. It premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 3 August 2013.[3] It was nominated for the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film,[4] and was screened in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.[5]
| The Turning | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | The Turning Ensemble |
| Screenplay by | The Turning Ensemble |
| Based on | The Turning by Tim Winton |
| Produced by | Robert Connolly Maggie Miles The Turning Ensemble |
| Starring | Cate Blanchett Rose Byrne Hugo Weaving Miranda Otto |
| Cinematography | The Turning Ensemble |
| Edited by | The Turning Ensemble |
| Music by | The Turning Ensemble |
| Distributed by | Madman Entertainment[1] |
Release dates |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Cate Blanchett as Gail Lang ("Reunion")
- Libby Tanner as Gail Lang ("Damaged Goods")
- Hugo Weaving as Bob Lang
- Miranda Otto as Sherry
- Richard Roxburgh as Vic Lang
- Rose Byrne as Rae
- Mirrah Foulkes as Fay Keenan
- Harrison Gilbertson as Victor
- Callan Mulvey as David Wilson
- Myles Pollard as Dan
- Susie Porter as Carol
- Matt Nable as Max
- Meyne Wyatt as Frank Leaper
Production
edit18 directors worked on the film, including Mia Wasikowska, David Wenham, and Stephen Page who made their directorial debuts.[6] Initially, Cate Blanchett also intended to direct before switching to an acting role, with Simon Stone taking her place behind the camera.[6]
Film crew
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FOG
FAMILY
DAMAGED GOODS
SAND
LONG, CLEAR VIEW
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COCKLESHELL
SMALL MERCIES
THE TURNING
REUNION
COMMISSION
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ABBREVIATION
BONER McPHARLIN'S MOLL
DEFENDER
BIG WORLD
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AQUIFER
IMMUNITY
ON HER KNEES
ASH WEDNESDAY
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90-minute broadcast version
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The Turning was heavily cut down and rearranged for broadcast on ABC1, debuting on 23 February 2014.[7] Running for approximately 90 minutes (as opposed to the 180-minute theatrical cut), only eight of the original 17 stories were included: "Reunion", "Aquifer", "On Her Knees", "The Turning", "Long, Clear View", "Commission", "Cockleshell", and "Sand". The remaining nine stories were made available online as multi-platform ABC iView content.[7]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Australia at its most sublime, The Turning blends top-tier talent with great views and winding narrative roads."[8]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Awards (3rd) |
Best Film | Robert Connolly | Nominated |
| Maggie Miles | Nominated | ||
| The Turning Ensemble | Nominated | ||
| Best Direction | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Hugo Weaving | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Rose Byrne | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Mirrah Foulkes | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | The Turning Ensemble | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "The Turning-Australian Box Office". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "The Turning (2013) | Where to watch streaming and online in Australia | Flicks".
- ^ Groves, Don (5 August 2013). "MIFF audiences respond to The Turning". if.com.au.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees 2013". asiapacificscreenacademy.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Berlinale Special 2014". Berlinale. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ a b Hawker, Philippa (6 September 2013). "Fresh take". The Age.
- ^ a b Knox, David (19 February 2014). "Airdate: Tim Winton's The Turning". TVTonight.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "The Turning". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
External links
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- The Turning at IMDb
- The Turning on Facebook