Australia
1989 · Movie · 140 min. · France
Australia is about Edouard Pierson, a Belgian-born wool dealer who emigrated to Australia after World War Two. The movie actual takes place in Belgium as he returns to his homeland to assist his family with their wool business. Edouard was left a single father after his girlfriend died and when he goes to Belgium he leaves behind this young girl, whom his family don't know about. He meets a beautiful woman, Jeanne, another single parent, and an intense relationship develops. Edouard's relationship with his family has its ups and downs and many secrets are revealed before the movie's conclusion ties everything together.
Direction Jean-Jacques Andrien
Cast Fanny Ardant · Jeremy Irons · Tchéky Karyo · Agnès Soral · Hélène Surgère · Maxime Laloux · Patrick Bauchau · Danielle Lyttleton
Soundtrack Nicola Piovani
Screenplay Jean Gruault · Jacques Audiard · Jean-Jacques Andrien · Marc Rosenberg
Cinematography Giorgos Arvanitis
Original title Australia
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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