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A film by Kevin Lucas
A sumptious and compelling film adaptation of one of Australia's
boldest contemporary operatic works by Andrew & Julianne Schultz.
Seen through the eyes of its central character, Miriam, an Aboriginal
woman, whose son recently died in police custody and performed by
the award winning mezzo soprano, Maroochy Barambah, the film portrays
the tormented world of injustice; past and present perpetuated against
indigenous Australians.
Set in a police lockup cell surrounded by rising floodwaters, Miriam describes
to her captive audience of judge, journalist and policeman the horrors experienced
by three generations of her family. BLACK RIVER incorporates breathtaking
cinematography and features powerful dance sequences by the Bangarra Dance
Theatre choreographed by Stephen Page.
Winner Grand Prix - Special Jury Award Paris Opera Screen, 1993.
Best Adaptation Festival du Film d'art - Montreal, 1994
Silver Atom for Excellence in Production Atom Awards, 1994
Nominated Best Cinematography ACS Awards, 1994
Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay AFI, 1993
Espace de Kronenberg Film Festival Paris, 1993
Festival Louvre award-winning arts films Paris, 1994
London International Film Festival, 1993
Hawaii International Film Festival, 1993
Melbourne International Film Festival, 1993
Brisbane International Film Festival, 1993
Banner film, Foster's Australian Touring Film Festival UK Tour, 1994
November Music Festival (Gent) Belgium, 1998
Film Australia
Email: sales@filmaust.com.au
Phone (02) 9413 8634
Black River - 1993
writer/director Kevin Lucas
Finance : BBC (UK); FFC; Film Australia; SVT (Sweden); ATSIC.
Developed: Australian Film Commission; Australia Council
Sales Agent/Distributon: FA (Aust) /RM ARTS (UK + ROW)
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