Love and Other Catastrophes
“The trouble with love is, you never know where it's going to strike next.”
Synopsis
Over the course of one frantic day, five university students try to keep their heads above water.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma-Kate Croghan
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Bandis, Yael Bergman, Emma-Kate Croghan
- Original Score
- Oleh Witer
- Original Title
- Love and Other Catastrophes
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- New Vision Films, Screwball Five, Beyond Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma-Kate Croghan
Helen Bandis, Yael Bergman, Emma-Kate Croghan, Stavros Kazantzidis
Oleh Witer
Justin Brickle
Ken Sallows
Stavros Kazantzidis, Bruno Charlesworth
Department Leadership Roster
Emma-Kate Croghan
Director
Helen Bandis
Screenplay
Yael Bergman
Screenplay
Oleh Witer
Original Music Composer
Justin Brickle
Director of Photography
Emma-Kate Croghan
Screenplay
Ken Sallows
Editor
Stavros Kazantzidis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love and Other Catastrophes
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What is Love and Other Catastrophes about?
Over the course of one frantic day, five university students try to keep their heads above water.
Who directed Love and Other Catastrophes?
Love and Other Catastrophes was directed by Emma-Kate Croghan.
Who stars in Love and Other Catastrophes?
The principal cast of Love and Other Catastrophes includes Frances O'Connor, Alice Garner, Matt Day, Matthew Dyktynski, Radha Mitchell.
When was Love and Other Catastrophes released and how long is it?
Love and Other Catastrophes was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Other Catastrophes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Other Catastrophes was composed by Oleh Witer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love and Other Catastrophes?
Love and Other Catastrophes holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).