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My Brilliant Career
is a critically acclaimed 1979 Australian period drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong, starring Judy Davis and Sam Neill. It is an adaptation of the 1901 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Miles Franklin.
Plot Summary
The story follows the headstrong and imaginative Sybylla Melvyn (Judy Davis), a young woman in rural, late-19th-century Australia who dreams of becoming a writer and achieving independence, despite societal expectations for women to marry.
Forced by her family's poverty to live with her wealthy grandmother, Sybylla meets and is courted by the handsome and well-to-do landowner, Harry Beecham (Sam Neill).
Despite their mutual attraction, Sybylla struggles with the choice between romantic love and her fierce desire for a self-determined life and career.
Ultimately, she rejects Harry's marriage proposals to pursue her ambition of becoming a writer, mailing off the manuscript of her novel, titled My Brilliant Career, at the end of the film.
Key Information
Director: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Judy Davis (as Sybylla Melvyn), Sam Neill (as Harry Beecham)
Release Date: August 17, 1979 (Australia)
Accolades: The film was part of the Australian New Wave and received significant critical acclaim, including Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. Judy Davis won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her breakthrough performance.
The film is regarded as a significant piece of feminist cinema for its exploration of a woman's struggle for independence and self-fulfillment. It is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and can be streamed on various platforms. |
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