Lilian's Story

'A psychological tour de force.' Time Magazine

'Outstanding.' Box Office

Feature Film
1996
35mm colour
95 mins
english

Director

Jerzy Domaradzki

Screenplay

Steve Wright

Adapted from the Novel by Kate Grenville

Producer

Marian Macgowan

Cast

Ruth Cracknell

Barry Otto

Toni Collette

The unconventional life of a legendary eccentric who recited Shakespeare for a dollar on the streets of Sydney and rode taxis …

For 40 years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a mental hospital by her father. Her release is eventually secured and she walks out to a world unfamiliar to her in every way, seeking the love and affection she never got. Lilian’s Story is told through a series of eerie flashbacks revealing the beautiful and spirited young woman who was anything but insane. Old Lilian comes to terms with her life quoting Shakespeare, stalking sexy bank tellers, buddying with prostitutes and ultimately meeting her long lost love.

Lilian’s Story is a vivid, passionate and inspirational story of a woman’s struggle to overcome life’s adversities.

Based on the award winning novel Lilian's Story by Kate Grenville 

Festivals

Telluride / Edinburgh / Hamburg / Asia Pacific and Hampton Film Festivals

AWARDS

Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards (Best Supporting Actress: Toni Collette)
AFI Nomination (Best Original Music: Cezary Skubiszewski)
AWGIE Nomination (Best Adapted Screenplay: Steve Wright)
Asia Pacific Film Festival Award (Best Cinematography: Slawomir Idziak; Original Music: Cezary Skubiszewski)

Distributor
& SALEs

Umbrella Entertainment
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Northcote Vic 3070 Australia
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