The Tale of Ruby Rose
Synopsis
The year is 1933. Ruby Rose (Melita Jurisic) is an Australian woman living with her Welsh immigrant husband Henry (Chris Haywood) in the Tasmanian highlands. Cut off from her superjudgmental family, for whom Henry had once worked as a humble farm hand, Ruby remains isolated in her tiny house. Superstitiously terrified of the dark, she begins developing her own folklore about the inky blackness that surrounds her each night; this folklore eventually develops into Ruby's own personal religion, created to ward off the evils that she imagines lurk in every corner. Only by venturing out of her house and rekindling her relationship with her embittered father is Ruby able to exorcise her fears. Almost hypnotic in its stark beauty, Tale of Ruby Rose is proof enough that writer/director Roger Scholes deserves to be far better known.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 25, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Scholes
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Scholes
- Original Score
- Paul Schutze
- Original Title
- The Tale of Ruby Rose
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Film Victoria, FGH, Hemdale, Seon Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Scholes
Roger Scholes
Paul Schutze
Steve Mason
Roger Scholes
Andrew Wiseman, Antony I. Ginnane, Bryce Menzies, Basia Puszka
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Scholes
Director
Roger Scholes
Writer
Helen Poynder
Costume Design
Andrew Wiseman
Producer
Bryce Perrin
Production Design
Bryce Menzies
Producer
Roger Scholes
Editor
Steve Mason
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Ruby Rose
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What is The Tale of Ruby Rose about?
The year is 1933. Ruby Rose (Melita Jurisic) is an Australian woman living with her Welsh immigrant husband Henry (Chris Haywood) in the Tasmanian highlands. Cut off from her superjudgmental family, for whom Henry had once worked as a humble farm hand, Ruby remains isolated in her tiny house. Superstitiously terrified of the dark, she begins developing her own folklore about the inky blackness that surrounds her each night; this folklore eventually develops into Ruby's own personal religion, created to ward off the evils that she imagines lurk in every corner. Only by venturing out of her house and rekindling her relationship with her embittered father is Ruby able to exorcise her fears. Almost hypnotic in its stark beauty, Tale of Ruby Rose is proof enough that writer/director Roger Scholes deserves to be far better known.
Who directed The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The Tale of Ruby Rose was directed by Roger Scholes.
Who stars in The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The principal cast of The Tale of Ruby Rose includes Melita Jurišić, Chris Haywood, Rod Zuanic, Martyn Sanderson, Sheila Florance.
When was The Tale of Ruby Rose released and how long is it?
The Tale of Ruby Rose was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Ruby Rose was composed by Paul Schutze.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The Tale of Ruby Rose holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).