Australia (1989)
- Starring:
- Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jean-Jacques Andrien
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Widower Edouard Pierson (Jeremy Irons) fought for Australia in World War Two, but he was born (and married) in Belgium. For the past twelve years, he has been living in Australia with his daughter. His occupation as a wool merchant is in keeping with his family's tradition. He is determined to remain in Australia, and is equally determined to keep his daughter (Danielle Lyttleton) from learning much about her mother, whom she never knew. Nonetheless, when his brother (Tcheky Karyo) calls urgently from Belgium, requesting his help in saving the family's business there, he returns to his hometown of Verviers. In addition to saving the family business, he comes to have second thoughts about returning to Australia after he has a brief affair with a Belgian woman (Fanny Ardant). Meanwhile, his daughter has made contact with her grandmother (Helene Surgere), and is beginning to learn about her mother. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Fanny Ardant - Jeanne Gauthier
- Tchéky Karyo - Julien Pierson
- Hélène Surgère - Odette Pierson
- Danielle Lyttleton - Saturday Pierson
- Bobette Jouret - Couturiere
- Denys Hawthorne - Mr. Frazer
- Jeremy Irons - Edouard Pierson
- Agnes Soral - Agnes Deckers
- Patrick Bauchau - Andre Gauthier
- Dorothy Alison - Doreen Swanson
- Pascale Tison - Apprentie couturiere
- Director(s):
- Jean-Jacques Andrien
- Writer(s):
- Jean Gruault, Jacques Audiard
- Producer(s):
- Marie Pascale Osterrieth
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- 1989 - Australia - Venice International Film Festival - Osella for Best Cinematography
