Undertow (2018 film)

Undertow is a 2018 Australian TV movie written and directed by Miranda Nation.

Undertow
Directed byMiranda Nation
Written byMiranda Nation
Produced byLyn Norfor
StarringOlivia DeJonge
Josh Helman
Laura Gordon
Rob Collins
CinematographyBonnie Elliott
Edited byJulie-Anne De Ruvo
Nick Meyers
Music byLisa Gerrard
James Orr
Raul Sanchez
Release date
Melbourne International Film Festival in 2018[1]
Running time
96 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Claire, who is grieving the loss of her baby, suspects her husband may be cheating.

Cast

Production

Undertow is Nation's first feature film. It was shot in Geelong in 2017.[2] The production had a high proportion of female crew members.[3]

Awards

Reception

Vicky Roach of the Daily Telegraph gave it 3 stars, calling it "An impressive showcase for some extraordinary Australian talent."[5] Writing in the Canberra Times, Jane Freebury gave it 3 stars, concluding "Undertow is in many ways an impressive achievement, and it augurs well for director Nation's next project."[3] David Stratton gave it 3 stars in The Australian. He states "The plotting is convoluted and the motivations not always clear, but the film gets by on the strength of some solid performances and the attractive photography by Bonnie Elliott."[6] The Sun Herald's Sandra Hall gave it 3 1/2 stars, finishing her review "It's an intelligent film, but it's relentless."[7]

References
  1. Keast, Jacky (5 March 2020), "Miranda Nation explores female relationships in 'Undertow'", IF
  2. Hayward, Tess (14 March 2020), "Strong female lead", Geelong Today
  3. Freebury, Jane (6 March 2020), "Undertow is an atmospheric Australian psychodrama about football culture and obsession", The Canberra Times
  4. Gilbertson, Matt (31 October 2020), "South Aussie made shows in the spotlight at AACTA awards", Sunday Mail
  5. Roach, Vicky (8 March 2020), "Character shines in gripping showcase of Aussie talent", The Daily Telegraph
  6. Stratton, David (7 March 2020), "Performances anchor tangled plot", The Australian
  7. Hall, Sandra (26 February 2020), "Gloomy pall hovers over smart Australian thriller Undertow", The Sydney Morning Herald
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