Charmian Clift - Life Burns High (2024)
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.
Director: Rachel Lane
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Marta Dusseldorp as Charmian’s Voice |
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Nadia Wheatley as Self |
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Susan Johnson as Self |
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Jane Caro as Self |
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Jim Horton as Self |
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Polly Samson as Self |
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Suzanne Chick as Self |
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Storry Walton as Self |
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Rodney Hall as Self |
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Thomas Keneally as Self |
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Richard Walsh as Self |
| Directing | Rachel Lane | Director |
| Writing | Rachel Lane | Writer |
| Production | Rachel Lane | Producer |
| Camera | Jake Blackman | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Kenny Ang | Editor |
| Production | Sue Milliken | Co-Producer |
