David stratton reveals troubled relationship with father. 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. 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. Mar 10, 2017 scheduled was the sydney premiere of the feature documentary david stratton. A cinematic life, new zealandborn sally aitken has crafted and warm and uplifting portrait into the film critic and the movies that shaped both this country and him. 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. Theyve included, for example, details of strattons famous stoush with disgruntled romper stomper director geoffrey wright. 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. Its fitting then that one half of the duo should be the first australian film critic in memory to be afforded his very own documentary.
Jan 22, 2017 a compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. Film critic david stratton relates the fascinating evolution of australias cinema history. 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. 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 themes that run through our cinematic legacy. In this landmark television series, david stratton selects even more films that influenced the country and his own life. 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. Pawno is a character driven ensemble film set in the diverse and multicultural suburb of footscray in melbourne, australia. Or his cinematic life, as director sally aitken puts it in the title of her feature documentary, which supplements the void left by abc tvs at the movies with a veritable strattsfest. David stratton recommends mystify michael hutchence duration. 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. A cinematic life streaming ita hd, vai al canale telegram ufficiale su cinema, leggi altre ultime notizie su. His first book, published by text in 2016, was brett whiteley.
David stratton in a scene from the documentary david stratton. A cinematic life is just as much about cinema itself as it is about the man who has spent most of his adult life talking about it. A compelling personal journey with david stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our australias cinematic history. A cinematic life is a wonderful look at how australian films have matured and evolved over the last few decades hosted by respected movie critic, david stratton. David strattons cinematic life documentary a poignant memoir. David strattons life at the movies almost didnt happen abc news. If you didnt believe so before, there is no doubt you will now. 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. David strattons life at the movies almost didnt happen. 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. Looking back on the years releases in australia, it becomes clear the year in film wasnt quite as dreary as it seemed during the winter when a deluge of superhero movies and tired remakes the.
David stratton is best known to australian audiences in his role as a film critic. A cinematic life looks back at the history of australian film through the eyes of critic and arch film buff, david stratton. If only he had done more to support young film makers and independent cinema. Film critic david stratton s life and career is laid bare in a star studded documentary about the evolution of the australian film industry and a personal look into david s life. 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. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. David stratton has spent his life seeking out great films. David stratton on seeing himself on screen, his relationship. Originally due to air in 2016, the project will also screen at the 70th cannes film festival in its feature version, david stratton. The revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton.
We sent along our very own film critic, sebastian briguglio, to take a peak into david s passion for film, his dry humour and the struggles of the film scene. An interview with director sally aitken and producer joanne mcgowan, as the film is screened at cannes classics. A cinematic life 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. David stratton, best known for the abcs program at the movies alongside fellow film critic margaret pomeranz, is a film aficionado.
In an era where absolutely anybody can be a movie critic, the age of the goto movie critic is slowly dying. I think she liked it of course, she had to like it, she got to talk about my fashion sense. 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. Directed by sally aitken and starring australian film critic david stratton, who narrates the film, a cinematic life unconvincingly pairs the experiences of david s migration from england to australia with classic australian cinema. David stratton a cinematic life david stratton stories of. A cinematic life streaming dvdrip, regarder david stratton. It revolves around one day in the lives of twelve characters. From his preteen years in england and his arrival in australia, the film probes his early years as the director of the sydney film.
If you like this film, definitely check out 2014s life itself. Film critic david stratton gets his own movie at last. A cinematic life, a film that is both narrated by stratton and ostensibly about the titular critic. 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. With david stratton, phillip adams, anthony ahern, gillian armstrong. Roger stratton, his younger brother back in england, says hed happily go to. Although a warm hearted documentary, david stratton. Stratton streaming complet gratuit, film complet streaming vf en francais, stratton regardez tout le film sans limitation, diffusez en streaming en qualite stratton titre original. Whilst some may compare it to eberts biography life itself, david stratton.
Mar 07, 2017 david strattons passion for film is traced in this documentary on the critics life and work. Veteran australian film critic david stratton relates the development of aussie cinema history in this documentary from the producers of sherpa. A cinematic life is a fascinating look into the extraordinary life of a man, who is not only a household name in australia, but has seen and critiqued thousands of films throughout his lifetime. A cinematic life cares more about australian cinema than its subject. Film critic david stratton lists his top five australian films ahead of the. Three part documentary david strattons stories of australian cinema will screen on abc from early june. 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. David stratton reveals his greatest regret in lively doco. A cinematic life, the film paints a careerwide journey about his life including the fragile connection he had with his father after he left england to come to australia.
For the first time in decades a starstudded australian film arrives that david stratton will certainly not critique. His tocamera pieces are witty and natural, as are the series of interviews with the likes of gilliam armstrong, george miller, sigrid thornton, and the late paul cox. Film director george miller, left and film critic david stratton in david stratton. Stratton streaming complet vf, film complet streaming vf en francais, stratton regardez tout le film sans limitation, diffusez en streaming en qualite stratton titre original. Feb 27, 2017 the revered film critic is the subject of feature documentary david stratton. 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. While he adapted to a new country and turned his passion for cinema. A cinematic life, which is released in australian cinemas 9 march 2017. Later in the year the abc will be showing the television version, which is rather different and has less of stratton and his life and more about the films. A cinematic life provides an authentically fond look at australias most popular film critic.
Doc looks at australias beloved critic and the national film industry he has assessed. Mar 09, 2017 david stratton has spent his life seeking out great films. A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of australias most celebrated artists, brett whiteley. Supplied but for the most part, stratton s story is refracted through the parallel narrative of australian cinema which entirely fitting for someone who has spent so much of his life. Streaming platforms seem an ideal eventual home, although there is a rival.
Feb 06, 2017 f or the first time in decades a starstudded australian film arrives that david stratton will certainly not critique. This australian documentary, dedicated to david stratton s friend, paul cox, provides a fascinating journey through australian cinema, seen through the eyes of. A cinematic life directed by sally aitken in cinemas march 9, 2017 featuring david stratton, gillian armstrong, eric bana, bryan brown, russell crowe, nicole kidman, george miller, sam neill, geoffrey rush, fred schepisi, warwick thornton, jacki weaver and hugo weaving publicity requests. A cinematic life is an appealing portrait of both the australian film industry and the grocer s son who came to have such an impact on it. 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. It was something his dad thought was a complete waste of 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. Over 55 years, david has seen generations of australian actors and filmmakers who formed the backbone of our industry come of age. David stratton s passion for film is traced in this documentary on the critics life and work. A cinematic life proves that films, for stratton, are more than entertainment. Revered critic david stratton tells the glorious story of australian cinema, focusing in on the films that.
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Taking us back to his first experience of discovering australia through film at his local cinema in england, david recounts first seeing images of a strange and exotic landscape he would eventually call home. Sheehan, australian catholic office for film and broadcasting david stratton. David stratton shares his top film picks to stream this anzac day. Mar 09, 2017 film industry legend david stratton shares his film tips with the new daily and decides who would play him in a biopic. A cinematic life regarder complet en ligne regarder en ligne mtv regardez sur le site david stratton. Features interviews and commentary from gillian armstrong, eric bana, russell crowe, nicole kidman, sam neill and hugo weaving. 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.
Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Nov 03, 2018 whilst some may compare it to eberts biography life itself, david stratton. 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 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.
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