Heartbreak and Beauty
“We are all connected through the mystery of our hearts.”
Synopsis
Devised by twelve people living with an intellectual disability over a period of 10 months, Heartbreak and Beauty is an experimental short film that combines music, visual metaphor, dance and original poetry to express how we are all connected through our shared human experiences of love and loss.
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The making of Heartbreak & Beauty
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2022-09-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fargo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Genevieve Clay-Smith, Libby Banks, Nathan Basha, Robin Bryan
- Screenplay & Story
- Genevieve Clay-Smith
- Original Score
- Jonny Higgins
- Original Title
- Heartbreak and Beauty
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Bus Stop Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Genevieve Clay-Smith, Libby Banks, Nathan Basha, Robin Bryan
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Jonny Higgins
Simon Njoo
Henry Smith, Erin Black, Jennifer Aldred, Simon Njoo, Eleanor Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Director
Libby Banks
Director
Nathan Basha
Director
Robin Bryan
Director
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Writer
Henry Smith
Producer
Erin Black
Producer
Simon Njoo
Editor
Jonny Higgins
Original Music Composer
Phroi Kovalevsky
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbreak and Beauty
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What is Heartbreak and Beauty about?
Devised by twelve people living with an intellectual disability over a period of 10 months, Heartbreak and Beauty is an experimental short film that combines music, visual metaphor, dance and original poetry to express how we are all connected through our shared human experiences of love and loss.
Who directed Heartbreak and Beauty?
Heartbreak and Beauty was directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith, Libby Banks, Nathan Basha, Robin Bryan.
Who stars in Heartbreak and Beauty?
The principal cast of Heartbreak and Beauty includes Natalie Bacci, Emma Brodie, Lisa Ghofer, Sonja Kerr, Steve Konstantopoulos.
When was Heartbreak and Beauty released and how long is it?
Heartbreak and Beauty was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartbreak and Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartbreak and Beauty was composed by Jonny Higgins.