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Beneath Clouds (2002)
Director: Ivan Sen
Cast: Dannielle Hall, Damian Pitt, Jenna Lee Connors, Mundurra Weldon
Runtime90 min
RatingNR
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The story of Lena, the light-skinned daughter of an Aboriginal mother and Irish father and Vaughn, a Murri boy doing time in a minimum security prison in North West NSW. Dramatic events throw them together on a journey with no money and no transport. To Lena, Vaughn represents the life she is running away from. To Vaughn, Lena embodies the society that has rejected him. And for a very short amount of time, they experience a rare true happiness together.
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Beneath Clouds, a 2002 drama directed by Ivan Sen, has been well-received by critics for its thoughtful exploration of Aboriginal and Irish identity. While the film did not receive any major awards, it has a strong audience rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb, indicating positive reception from viewers.
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Beneath Clouds (2002), directed by Ivan Sen, is a poignant drama that explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for connection. The film's naturalistic performances, particularly by lead actors Dannielle Hall and Damian Pitt, bring a raw emotional depth to the story of two young people from different backgrounds who find unexpected solace in each other's company during a transformative journey.
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Beneath Clouds is a 2002 film by Indigenous Australian director Ivan Sen. It is the feature film debut by the two lead actors. Damian Pitt was approached by Sen on the streets of Moree, New South Wales, and had never acted before. Dannielle Hall was cast through a more traditional method, via an audition tape. Much of the support cast were local residents from Pitt's hometown of Moree.
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