In a Savage Land
1999 · Movie · 115 min. · Australia
It is the late 1930's and the couple Dr Philip Spence and Evelyn Spence (played by Martin Donovan and Maya Stange) are hoping to follow up the work of renowned anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, investigating the sexual lives of the savages on the island. Evelyn soon realises that her brilliant husband only requires her for typing his notes, and frustrated she begins research work of her own, talking with the women who play a key role in the society that she feels her husband is ignoring.
Direction Bill Bennett
Cast Rufus Sewell · Martin Donovan · Maya Stange · Max Cullen · John Howard · Andrew S. Gilbert · Marshall Napier · Don Barker · Susan Lyons
Soundtrack David Bridie
Screenplay Bill Bennett · Jennifer Bennett
Cinematography Danny Ruhlmann
Original title In a Savage Land
5.9
197 votes (FilmAffinity)
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