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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

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Stephen Dalton The Hollywood Reporter 05/22/2017
A Cinematic Life ultimately serves as a comprehensive and absorbing primer on a century of Australian cinema. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 03/15/2017
4/5
A who's who of Australian stars and directors have come out to talk about their work while discussing his. Most regard him with respect and affection but there are a couple of naysayers. Go to Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 03/09/2017
3.5/5
Sally Aitken's new documentary leaves no doubt that Stratton has always been a man of intense feeling, even if this feeling is mediated through an obsessive relationship with cinema. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 11/03/2018
A fascinating, educational, lively and fitting portrait of a lovable cinephile. Go to Full Review Nick Dent Time Out Sydney 09/27/2017
4/5
The best scenes reteam him with Margaret Pomeranz, as they recount highlights from their 28-year on-screen partnership. Their easy chemistry is a reminder of what we've lost. Go to Full Review CJ Johnson Film Mafia 03/22/2017
4/5
As charming, touching, erudite and opinionated as its subject. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/14/2017 I just saw this film at The Randwick Ritz and the crowd clapped at the end. I loved the film. It was like walking down Memory lane holding David's hand. I loved that he really gets" The Castle" . Kay See more 03/12/2017 Not the most immaculate documentary put together but in my opinion a nice tribute to one of our greatest critics & his love affair for Australian Cinema. The film details two areas Stratton's Life & the films he believes that shaped our Nation. I found the film very fascinating but then again I am truly bias being an Aussie. A terrific visual essay of some of our greatest films & gives insight to all David Stratton had done for cinema culture Australia Wide. See more 03/08/2017 A fascinating look at a life in film but even more than that a look at Australian cinema through the eyes of David and many of the people who made those films. See more Read all reviews
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Sally Aitken

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Janelle Nicole Carothers

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Russell Crowe

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Sam Neill

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Hugo Weaving

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Sally Aitken
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