The Nights Belong to the Novelist
Synopsis
This documentary explores the imaginative world of Australian novelist Elizabeth Jolley. It combines readings, dramatised segments, and witty and playful interviews in which Jolley talks about the craft and practical problems of writing, and her fictional treatment of old age, women's relationships, exile and displacement. Dramatic sequences bring to life Jolley's unforgettable characters. We see the funny, sad and bizarre worlds created in 'Woman in lampshade', 'Milk and Honey', 'Miss Peabody's Inheritance', 'Mr Scobies' Riddle' and 'Palamino'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christina Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Kirkby, Christina Wilcox
- Original Title
- The Nights Belong to the Novelist
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Institute
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christina Wilcox
Joan Kirkby, Christina Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Kirkby
Writer
Christina Wilcox
Writer
Christina Wilcox
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is The Nights Belong to the Novelist about?
This documentary explores the imaginative world of Australian novelist Elizabeth Jolley. It combines readings, dramatised segments, and witty and playful interviews in which Jolley talks about the craft and practical problems of writing, and her fictional treatment of old age, women's relationships, exile and displacement. Dramatic sequences bring to life Jolley's unforgettable characters. We see the funny, sad and bizarre worlds created in 'Woman in lampshade', 'Milk and Honey', 'Miss Peabody's Inheritance', 'Mr Scobies' Riddle' and 'Palamino'.
Who directed The Nights Belong to the Novelist?
The Nights Belong to the Novelist was directed by Christina Wilcox.
Who stars in The Nights Belong to the Novelist?
The principal cast of The Nights Belong to the Novelist includes Ruth Cracknell, Kerry Walker.
When was The Nights Belong to the Novelist released and how long is it?
The Nights Belong to the Novelist was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nights Belong to the Novelist?
The Nights Belong to the Novelist holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).