An Ordinary Woman
Synopsis
Jackie is 38 years old. She lives with John and they have two small children. Once she wanted to be an opera singer. Once, she had a boyfriend called Paul who married someone else. Once she travelled overseas. In the sixties she was in love with Charlie. In the seventies she sang in a band. In the eighties she makes scones with the kids. In the process of (re)presenting an ordinary woman's life this film explores questions of identity, representation and truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sue Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Tilson
- Original Title
- An Ordinary Woman
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sue Brooks
Alison Tilson
Nicolette Freeman
Madge Szoeke
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Tilson
Writer
Nicolette Freeman
Director of Photography
Madge Szoeke
Editor
Sue Brooks
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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1989
1989
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What is An Ordinary Woman about?
Jackie is 38 years old. She lives with John and they have two small children. Once she wanted to be an opera singer. Once, she had a boyfriend called Paul who married someone else. Once she travelled overseas. In the sixties she was in love with Charlie. In the seventies she sang in a band. In the eighties she makes scones with the kids. In the process of (re)presenting an ordinary woman's life this film explores questions of identity, representation and truth.
Who directed An Ordinary Woman?
An Ordinary Woman was directed by Sue Brooks.
Who stars in An Ordinary Woman?
The principal cast of An Ordinary Woman includes Denise Scott, Bruce Atkins.
When was An Ordinary Woman released and how long is it?
An Ordinary Woman was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Ordinary Woman?
An Ordinary Woman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).