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4 May 2000 (Australia) moreTagline:
Sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think...Plot:
A teenage Australian girl deals with the traumas of everyday life. These include her difficult relationship with her single mother... more | add synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 11 nominations moreUser Comments:
A breath of fresh air moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Greta Scacchi | ... | Christina Alibrandi | |
| Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Michael Andretti | |
| Elena Cotta | ... | Katia Alibrandi | |
| Kerry Walker | ... | Sister Louise (Nun) | |
| Pia Miranda | ... | Josie Alibrandi | |
| Kick Gurry | ... | Jacob Coote | |
| Matthew Newton | ... | John Barton | |
| Leanne Carlow | ... | Sera Conti | |
| Diane Viduka | ... | Anna Selicic | |
| Leeanna Walsman | ... | Carly Bishop | |
| Michael Gallina | ... | Robert | |
| Rosa DiMarte | ... | Patrizia | |
| Domenico DiMarte | ... | Riccardo | |
| Tyrone Lara | ... | Anton Valavic | |
| Geoff Morrell | ... | Mr. Barton |
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There are thirteen tracks on the soundtrack album. Of these, three do not appear in the film - Killing Heidi's "Weir", Happyland's "Don't You Even Know Who I Am" and Lo-Tel 's "Teenager of the Year ". The trailer mentions two of these bands as being part of the soundtrack - Killing Heidi and Lo-tel - though none of their music is heard in the film. The Killing Heidi song is heard in the background of the trailer itself. The version of the song "Teenager of the Year " heard on the film is performed by Brenda Starr. Happyland are also heard performing "Tintarella Di Luna" during the film. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Christina was conceived in 1945, so born no later than 1946. She had Josie when she was seventeen years old, meaning Josie was born in early 1965 at the very latest (most likely earlier). Josie is seventeen in the film, which would point to a setting around 1980 (give or take). However, several things - costumes, use of mobile phones, musical references, city features, various props and decor items - come from around the turn of the century, some twenty years later. moreQuotes:
John Barton: If I could be anything but what I am, I would be tomorrow. If I could be what my father wants me to be, then maybe I could stay for that, too. If I could be what you want me to be, I'd want to stay. But I am what I am, and all I want is freedom. moreSoundtrack:
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Being only 16 i don't think that I am able to comment on the film's technical qualities or on it's relationship with the novel; I've never read it. What I can say is that Looking for Alibrandi is a wonderful movie. Australian's have finally made a truly excellent teen movie and we have beat the American's at their own game. This was a true breath of fresh air from the typical American high school movie filled with jocks, nerds and cheerleaders. For once the heroine does not win the boy by changing her hairstyle or clothes. Pia Miranda is increadible as Josie Alibrandi and plays her role almost flawlessly, she steals the entire show. Josie has the right mix of strength and vulnerability and shows herself to be a fantastic role model for young girls. Miranda is supported by an equally talented cast who all perform excellently. Kick Gurry (Jacob) and Matthew Newton (John) are outstanding in their roles, as are the entire Alibrandi/Andretti family. It also has to be said that the movie's handling of the issue of teen suicide was mature and eye-opening, thank-you for not lecturing us. Looking for Alibrandi is a story about life, love and finding yourself and it is a credit to all those involved in it.