Charmian Clift - Life Burns High
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Charmian Clift was one of the finest writers Australia has ever produced, with her popular touch which led hundreds of thousands of readers eagerly anticipating her weekly Sydney Morning Herald newspaper column. Her life imitated art with all the hallmarks of a compelling novel. She had movie star looks, a brilliant writing career and a passionate, creative and tumultuous marriage to fellow Australian writer, George Johnston. Yet the sacrifice of security for the bohemian romance of life on the Greek island of Hydra with its famous friends, including Leonard Cohen; and the parties, the drinking, the love affairs and poverty, led to her early death.
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Cast
11 people
Marta Dusseldorp
Charmian’s Voice
Known for
Stateless
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)
Nadia Wheatley
Self
Susan Johnson
Self
Jane Caro
Self
Jim Horton
Self
Polly Samson
Self
Suzanne Chick
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Storry Walton
Self
Rodney Hall
Self
Thomas Keneally
Self
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The Devil's Playground
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Richard Walsh
Self
Rachel Lane Director · Jake Blackman Cinematographer Kenny Ang Editor
First release June 12, 2024 · Produced in Australia · Production Samson Productions
Production
Broken Hill Films
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Samson Productions
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Australia
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Australia · June 12, 2024
Premiere · Sydney Film Festival
Australia · July 20, 2024
Limited theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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