Serenades
“Caught in a clash of cultures, love is an impossible desire.”
Synopsis
Set in the 1890s in the central desert region of Australia, 'Serenades' tells the tale of Jila who is conceived when her Afghan cameleer father wins her Aboriginal mother in a card game.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-10
Top Cast
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Aden Young
Johann
Alice Haines
Jila
Siniša Ćopić
Shir Mohammed
Bille Brown
Pastor Hoffman
David Gulpilil
Rainman
Nico Lathouris
Mullah Jalal-Shah
Rodney Afif
Abdullah
Katayla Williams
Jila (aged 7)
Ben Winsor
Johann (aged 12)
David Ngoombujarra
Joseph
Eileen Darley
Amelia
Yiani Harpas
Amir
Monette Lee
Blanche
Netta Yashchin
Zeinab
Linda Rowlands
Pearl
Celine O'Leary
Anna
Stephen Sheehan
Mr. Becker
Lucy Slattery
Emma
Release History & Theatrical Window
Perth International Arts Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mojgan Khadem
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Stevens, Mojgan Khadem, Rolf de Heer
- Original Score
- Davood A. Tabrizi
- Original Title
- Serenades
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Southern Star Sandra Levy, South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mojgan Khadem
Christine Stevens, Mojgan Khadem, Rolf de Heer
Davood A. Tabrizi
Russell Boyd
Tim Wellburn
Sandra Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Mojgan Khadem
Director
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Louise McCarthy
Costume Design
Christine Stevens
Writer
Davood A. Tabrizi
Original Music Composer
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Mojgan Khadem
Writer
Colin Gibson
Production Design
Sandra Levy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serenades
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What is Serenades about?
Set in the 1890s in the central desert region of Australia, 'Serenades' tells the tale of Jila who is conceived when her Afghan cameleer father wins her Aboriginal mother in a card game.
Who directed Serenades?
Serenades was directed by Mojgan Khadem.
Who stars in Serenades?
The principal cast of Serenades includes Aden Young, Alice Haines, Siniša Ćopić, Bille Brown, David Gulpilil.
When was Serenades released and how long is it?
Serenades was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Serenades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serenades was composed by Davood A. Tabrizi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Serenades?
Serenades holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).