Country Life (1994)
Sometimes the further you travel the closer you get to home.
Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
Director: Michael Blakemore
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: October 27, 1994
Cast
- Greta Scacchi - Deborah Voysey
- Kerry Fox - Sally Voysey
- Sam Neill - Dr. Max Askey
- John Hargreaves - Jack Dickens
- Michael Blakemore - Alexander Voysey
- Googie Withers - Hannah
- Maurie Fields - Fred Livingstone
- Bryan Marshall - Mr. Pettinger
Screenplay
- Michael Blakemore
- Anton Chekhov (Author)
Music: Peter Best
Cinematography: Stephen F. Windon
Editing: Nicholas Beauman
Production: Australian Film Finance Corporation, Dalton Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Blakemore
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Country Life about?
- Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
- Who directed Country Life?
- Country Life was directed by Michael Blakemore.
- Who stars in Country Life?
- Country Life stars Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, Sam Neill, John Hargreaves, Michael Blakemore, Googie Withers.
- How long is Country Life?
- Country Life has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Country Life?
- Country Life is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Country Life produced?
- Country Life was produced in Australia.