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Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
Details
- Director
- Michael Blakemore
- Writer
- Michael Blakemore
- Released
- 27 October 1994
- Country
- Australia
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Awards
- 0 wins, 7 nominations
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See all 7 →0 wins from 7 nominations across 1 ceremony
| AACTA Award 1996 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | John Brumpton | Nominee |
| AACTA Award 1996 | Best Adapted Screenplay | John Brumpton | Nominee |
| AACTA Award 1994 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | John Hargreaves | Nominee |
| AACTA Award 1994 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Kerry Fox | Nominee |
| AACTA Award 1994 | Best Cinematography | Nominee | |
| AACTA Award 1994 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Michael Blakemore | Nominee |
| AACTA Award 1994 | Best Costume Design | Nominee |
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7 awards — Country Life
×| Best Actor in a Leading Role | John Brumpton | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | John Hargreaves | Nominee |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Kerry Fox | Nominee |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | John Brumpton | Nominee |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Michael Blakemore | Nominee |
| Best Cinematography | Nominee | |
| Best Costume Design | Nominee |