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Carlotta (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
114 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2014 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Samantha Lang

Written By:
David Hannam

Actors:
Jessica Marais ..... Carol / Carlotta
Anita Hegh ..... Evelyn Byron
Eamon Farren ..... Danny / Ava
Andrew Lees ..... Peggy
Socratis Otto ..... Christopher
Alex Dimitriades ..... Angelo
Ryan Johnson ..... Peter
Caroline O'Connor ..... Shelia
Alan Dukes ..... Sammy
Paul Capsis ..... Stefan
Damian de Montemas ..... Lance
Gigi Edgley ..... Jane
Geneviève Lemon ..... Faye
Warwick Young ..... Ted
Kai Lewins ..... Young Richard

Synopsis:

Based on the extraordinary life of the iconic Les Girls headliner and Australian transgender pioneer, Jessica Marais, stars as Carlotta. A universal story about identity, family, tolerance and acceptance, Carlotta lays bare the life of the confused teenager named Richard and his flight into the turbulence of the hedonistic sixties and seventies. Against the threat of criminal prosecution as well as social rejection, Carlotta emerges as the all conquering drag queen and performer.How many working class Balmain boys grow up to be showgirls? Not just any showgirl but a household name, a legend of Kings Cross, a daytime TV star, and a symbol of generational change. Spanning forty years, Carlotta is an uplifting celebration of finding your place in the world and making your mark against all odds.

How many working class Balmain boys grow up to be showgirls? Not just any showgirl but a household name, a legend of Kings Cross, a daytime TV star, and a symbol of generational change.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 10 April, 2015.