Английская Википедия:Homesdale

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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox film Homesdale is a 1971 Australian film directed by Peter Weir. Homesdale is a black comedy about visitors at a guest-house acting out their violent private fantasies and games under the control of the house staff.

Plot

Several people gather at the Homesdale Hunting Lodge including butcher/rock singer Mr. Kevin, war veteran Mr. Vaughan, an octogenarian Mr. Levy. All are tormented by Homesdale's staff and forced to participate in a series of death games in which the true character of the guests starts to emerge.

Cast

Production

The movie was influenced by horror films such as The Cat and the Canary.[1] The budget was covered by a grant from the Experimental Film and Television Fund. The film was shot at Peter Weir's own home in Sydney in March 1971.[2]

Release

The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in June 1971 and won the Grand Prix AFI Award in November. It was screened in universities, schools, film societies and occasionally commercial cinemas, as well as on the Seven network.[2]

References

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External links

Шаблон:Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film 1970–1989 Шаблон:Peter Weir

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  1. Richard Brennan, "Peter Weir", Cinema Papers, January 1974 pp. 16–17
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