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There are not many characters in ''Love Serenade'', which is set in a fictitious, almost-deserted town called Sunray, located on the [[Murray River]]. It is a thinly disguised version of [[Robinvale, Victoria]], which was the location of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmnorthwestvictoria.com/region/showcase.php?id=6|title=Love Serenade|publisher=Film North West Victoria|accessdate=5 August 2012}}</ref> |
There are not many characters in ''Love Serenade'', which is set in a fictitious, almost-deserted town called Sunray, located on the [[Murray River]]. It is a thinly disguised version of [[Robinvale, Victoria]], which was the location of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmnorthwestvictoria.com/region/showcase.php?id=6|title=Love Serenade|publisher=Film North West Victoria|accessdate=5 August 2012}}</ref> |
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We are introduced to a pair of sisters, Dimity ([[Miranda Otto]]) and Vicki-Ann ([[Rebecca Frith]]), who share a house. Dimity, the shy and insecure sibling, is a waitress at a local Chinese restaurant. Vicki-Ann, the brash one, is a hair stylist. Both are looking for love, although the prospects in Sunray seem bleak, at best. That is, until Ken Sherry ([[George Shetsov]]), a thrice divorced [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]] [[Disc Jockey|DJ]] personality, moves into the house next door.<ref>[http://www.reelviews.net/movies/l/love_serenade.html Love Serenade review]{{ |
We are introduced to a pair of sisters, Dimity ([[Miranda Otto]]) and Vicki-Ann ([[Rebecca Frith]]), who share a house. Dimity, the shy and insecure sibling, is a waitress at a local Chinese restaurant. Vicki-Ann, the brash one, is a hair stylist. Both are looking for love, although the prospects in Sunray seem bleak, at best. That is, until Ken Sherry ([[George Shetsov]]), a thrice divorced [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]] [[Disc Jockey|DJ]] personality, moves into the house next door.<ref>[http://www.reelviews.net/movies/l/love_serenade.html Love Serenade review]{{ |date= }}</ref> |
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During the filming of the Silo Scene, Stuntman Collin Dragsbaek died when he fell onto a faulty airbag.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117500321.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | publisher=''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' | title=Oz biz under fire after two stuntmen die | date=13 May 1999 | first=Phillippe | last=Cahill | accessdate=25 April 2010 }}</ref> |
During the filming of the Silo Scene, Stuntman Collin Dragsbaek died when he fell onto a faulty airbag.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117500321.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | publisher=''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' | title=Oz biz under fire after two stuntmen die | date=13 May 1999 | first=Phillippe | last=Cahill | accessdate=25 April 2010 }}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Shirley Barrett |
| Written by | Shirley Barrett |
| Produced by | Jan Chapman |
| Starring | Miranda Otto |
| Cinematography | Mandy Walker |
| Edited by | Denise Haratzis |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release date | 20 May 1996 |
Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Love Serenade is a 1996 Australian feature film directed by Shirley Barrett. It is a comedy film which has the tagline: "Two sisters will do anything to hook the right man."[1]
There are not many characters in Love Serenade, which is set in a fictitious, almost-deserted town called Sunray, located on the Murray River. It is a thinly disguised version of Robinvale, Victoria, which was the location of the film.[2]
We are introduced to a pair of sisters, Dimity (Miranda Otto) and Vicki-Ann (Rebecca Frith), who share a house. Dimity, the shy and insecure sibling, is a waitress at a local Chinese restaurant. Vicki-Ann, the brash one, is a hair stylist. Both are looking for love, although the prospects in Sunray seem bleak, at best. That is, until Ken Sherry (George Shetsov), a thrice divorced Brisbane DJ personality, moves into the house next door.[3]
During the filming of the Silo Scene, Stuntman Collin Dragsbaek died when he fell onto a faulty airbag.[4]
Cast
- Miranda Otto – Dimity Hurley
- Rebecca Frith – Vicki-Ann Hurley
- George Shevtsov – Kenneth 'Ken' Sherry
- John Alansu – Albert Lee
- Jessica Napier – Deborah 'Debbie'
- Jill McWilliam – Curler Victim
- Ryan Jackson – Boy on Bike (Ride)
- Sabrina Norris – Beautiful Baby
Awards
The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Caméra d'Or.[5]
Box office
Love Serenade grossed $836,110 at the box office in Australia,.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Love Serenade (1996)
- ^ "Love Serenade". Film North West Victoria. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ Love Serenade review Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Cahill, Phillippe (13 May 1999). "Oz biz under fire after two stuntmen die". Variety. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Festival de Cannes: Love Serenade". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office