Charmian Clift - Life Burns High (2024)
Charmian Clift was one of the finest writers Australia has ever produced, with her popular touch which led hundreds of thousands of readers eagerly anticipating her weekly Sydney Morning Herald newspaper column. Her life imitated art with all the hallmarks of a compelling novel. She had movie star looks, a brilliant writing career and a passionate, creative and tumultuous marriage to fellow Australian writer, George Johnston. Yet the sacrifice of security for the bohemian romance of life on the Greek island of Hydra with its famous friends, including Leonard Cohen; and the parties, the drinking, the love affairs and poverty, led to her early death.
Director: Rachel Lane
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: June 12, 2024
Cast
- Marta Dusseldorp - Charmian’s Voice
- Nadia Wheatley - Self
- Susan Johnson - Self
- Jane Caro - Self
- Jim Horton - Self
- Polly Samson - Self
- Suzanne Chick - Self
- Storry Walton - Self
- Rodney Hall - Self
- Thomas Keneally - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jake Blackman
Editing: Kenny Ang
Production: Broken Hill Films, Samson Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charmian Clift - Life Burns High about?
- Charmian Clift was one of the finest writers Australia has ever produced, with her popular touch which led hundreds of thousands of readers eagerly anticipating her weekly Sydney Morning Herald newspaper column. Her life imitated art with all the hallmarks of a compelling novel. She had movie star looks, a brilliant writing career and a passionate, creative and tumultuous marriage to fellow Australian writer, George Johnston. Yet the sacrifice of security for the bohemian romance of life on the Greek island of Hydra with its famous friends, including Leonard Cohen; and the parties, the drinking, the love affairs and poverty, led to her early death.
- Who directed Charmian Clift - Life Burns High?
- Charmian Clift - Life Burns High was directed by Rachel Lane.
- Who stars in Charmian Clift - Life Burns High?
- Charmian Clift - Life Burns High stars Marta Dusseldorp, Nadia Wheatley, Susan Johnson, Jane Caro, Jim Horton, Polly Samson.
- How long is Charmian Clift - Life Burns High?
- Charmian Clift - Life Burns High has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Charmian Clift - Life Burns High?
- Charmian Clift - Life Burns High is a Documentary film.
- Where was Charmian Clift - Life Burns High produced?
- Charmian Clift - Life Burns High was produced in Australia.