Morgana (documentary)

Morgana is a 2019 feature documentary about Morgana Muses, a pornographic film star in her 50s.[1] The film is directed by Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess,[2][3] and produced by Karina Astrup of House of Gary.[4][5] The film premiered at Melbourne International Film Festival.[6] in August 2019.[7]

Morgana
Directed by
  • Josie Hess
  • Isabel Peppard
Produced byKarina Astrup
StarringMorgana Muses
Cinematography
  • Josie Hess
  • Isabel Peppard
  • Gerald Thompson
Edited byJules De Ruvo
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Production

The film had a successful Kickstarter campaign that was completed in August 2017[8] During this time, the project was covered by The Feed (Australian TV series) on SBS Viceland with Marc Fennell.[9]

Release

Morgana had its North American premiere at Fantasia Film Festival in August 2020.[10][11] The official trailer was launched as an exclusive on Indiewire on August 6,[12] and the film was acquired by Juno Films on August 27.[13][14]

Critical reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 7.80/10.[15] Michele Galgana writing for Screen Anarchy said "Filmmakers Peppard and Hess craft a fantastic documentary with a clear story, that while extraordinary, deeply relatable and touching."[16] Anthony O'Connor writing for FilmInk said Morgana is "A poetic, moving, life-affirming yarn extolling the virtues of sex positivity and self expression."[17]

References
  1. "From suburban housewife to porn star at 52: the emancipation of Morgana". the Guardian. July 27, 2017.
  2. The Age, 2019,.
  3. "Morgana Documentary". www.morganadocumentary.com.
  4. "Posture Magazine champions underrepresented creators and entrepreneurs". July 13, 2017.
  5. "House of Gary - Documentaries". www.houseofgary.com.
  6. Melbourne International Film Festival, 2019
  7. "Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess on MORGANA and Feminist Porn – Alexandra Heller-Nicholas interviews (World exclusive) – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS".
  8. "Morgana A Documentary Film. housewife. pornographer. artist". Kickstarter.
  9. "Morgana Muses: Suicide; divorce; porn star at 52". Programs. July 27, 2017.
  10. "FANTASIA'S THIRD WAVE OF TITLES". fantasiafestival.com.
  11. Wissot, Lauren (August 20, 2020). ""There is No Expiration Date on Your Sexuality": Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard on Their Fantasia Festival-Debuting Doc Morgana | Filmmaker Magazine".
  12. Erbland, Kate (August 6, 2020). "'Morgana' Trailer: An Unbelievable True Story About a Most Unexpected Porn Star and Director".
  13. McNary, Dave (August 25, 2020). "Film News in Brief: Natalie Morales, Cyrina Fiallo Developing Miami Movie at Universal".
  14. "Juno Films acquires Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard's 'Morgana'". IF Magazine. August 28, 2020.
  15. "Morgana" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
  16. "Fantasia 2020 Review: MORGANA Strips Humanity Down to its Core". ScreenAnarchy. August 13, 2020.
  17. "Morgana".
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