The first full length trailer for TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING has launched today.
The trailer highlights the linking and overlapping stories that explore the extraordinary turning points in ordinary people’s lives and is set to a backdrop of music from Melbourne band The Tiger and Me.
From 26 September 2013, TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING will release as a unique cinematic event starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, Brenna Harding, Richard Roxburgh, Callan Mulvey, Dan Wyllie and numerous others.
Seventeen talented Australian directors from diverse artistic disciplines each create a chapter of the hauntingly beautiful novel by multi award-winning author Tim Winton. Under the guidance of curator Robert Connolly (Balibo), first time filmmakers Mia Wasikowska and David Wenham make their directorial debut amongst acclaimed directors such as Warwick Thornton and Justin Kurzel.
Tickets for TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING went on sale in early August. Demand has been very strong, with many early Q&A events already sold out. All sessions currently on sale as part of the limited season will screen with an interval, audiences at these screenings will receive a special 40 page program.
TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING was created by Robert Connolly (Balibo), who produced the film together with Maggie Miles and Arenamedia. Funding partners include Screen Australia, Film Victoria, ScreenWest, ABC and the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) Premiere Fund. TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING is co-distributed by Madman Entertainment and CinemaPlus.
DIRECTORS: Marieka Walsh, Warwick Thornton, Jub Clerc, Robert Connolly, Anthony Lucas, Rhys Graham, Ashlee Page, Tony Ayres, Claire McCarthy, Stephen Page, Shaun Gladwell, Mia Wasikowska, Simon Stone, David Wenham, Jonathan Auf Der Heide, Justin Kurzel, Yaron Lifschitz, Ian Meadows
STARRING: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Miranda Otto, Richard Roxburgh, Hugo Weaving, Callan Mulvey, Brenna Harding, Dan Wyllie, Susie Porter, Harrison Gilbertson, Robyn Nevin, Matt Nable, Wayne Blair.
Source: Madman Media Release