David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
For Most People, Movies are Entertainment. For One Man, They are a Way of Life.
A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema – both behind the camera and in front of it.
Cast
- David Stratton - Self
- Dr George Miller - Self
- Nicole Kidman - Self
- Russell Crowe - Self
- Anne-Louise Lambert - Self
- Margaret Pomeranz - Self
- Geoffrey Wright - Self
- Michael Caton - Self
- Jacki Weaver - Self
- Todd McCarthy - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
biography, film critic
Trailer
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life about?
- A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema – both behind the camera and in front of it.
- Who directed David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
- David Stratton: A Cinematic Life was directed by Sally Aitken.
- Who stars in David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
- David Stratton: A Cinematic Life stars David Stratton, Dr George Miller, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Anne-Louise Lambert, Margaret Pomeranz.
- How long is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
- David Stratton: A Cinematic Life has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?
- David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was David Stratton: A Cinematic Life produced?
- David Stratton: A Cinematic Life was produced in Australia.