Rabbit-Proof Fence
2002
| Miramax Films | Release Date: November 29, 2002 |
Starring:
Everlyn Sampi, Kenneth Branagh, Tianna Sansbury
Summary:
The true story of Molly Craig, a young black Australian girl who leads her younger sister and cousin in an escape from an internment camp, set up as a part of a government policy to train Aboriginal children as domestic workers and integrate them into white society. (Miramax)
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The result is a film that outrages and fills the viewer with poetry that's at once epic and intimate, scandalizing and life-affirming -- a real work of art.
A movie of minimalist moments (Molly's tiniest gestures speak volumes) and lovely, almost holy tableaux.
Kenneth Branagh overplays his portrayal of Neville, but most of the other characters are skillfully acted by a solid cast, including the great Aborigine actor David Gulpilil as the tracker. In all, this is a watchable movie that's not quite the memorable experience it might have been.
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Dec 21, 2013
Haunting, heart-breaking and powerful. Beautifully uncovers the ugliest and most shameful part of Australian history. This is an absolute must-see, even for non-Aussies.
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Nov 6, 2005
Dramatic and brilliant.
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Mar 26, 2019
Some parts are perhaps overdone, overcooked in pursuit of conveyance of its message, but it's a worthwhile message, and the emotional core of the movie is largely unaffected and still resonates well.
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Jul 28, 2015
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Aug 10, 2019
A reasonably good Australian film with good acting and music though some questionable story elements.
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