Set in the in the lush, verdant rainforest of Northern Queensland, the film follows Celeste (Radha Mitchell), a celebrated opera diva who retired early from the stage. Now, 10 years after the tragic death of her husband, Celeste prepares for one final performance. Her husband's son Jack (Thomas Cocquerel), still haunted by the past, arrives amidst the preparations for the performance and finds Celeste is as he remembered - beautiful, intoxicating and dangerous. But unbeknownst to Jack, Celeste will ask him to perform one last request.
Synopsis
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- Original Title: Celeste
- Genres: Drama
- Production Year: 2018
- Country of Origin: Australia
- Language Spoken: English
- Duration: 105 min
- Screen Ratio: 1.77:1
- Format: DCP
- Domestic Release: April 25th 2019
- Director: Ben Hackworth
- Cast: Radha Mitchell, Odessa Young, Thomas Cocquerel, Nadine Garner
- Director of Photography: Katie Milwright
- Film Editors: Peter Carrodus
- Script Writers: Ben Hackworth & Bille Brown
- Production Company: Unicorn Films Pty Ltd
- Producers: Lizzette Atkins, Raphael Cocks
- Film Website: http://www.unicornfilms.com.au/projects/celeste/
- Financiers: Screen Queensland, the Producer Offset, private investors
Festivals
Celeste at festivals
2019Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, US
Mallorca International Film Festival, Spain
Santa Barbara International Film Festival, US
Manchester Film Festival, UK
2018
BFI - London Film Festival, UK
Inverness Film Festival, UK
Cork Film Festival, Ireland
Awards:
Best Actress (Radha Mitchell) - Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
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