Celia
"A tale of innocence corrupted."
Originally released in 1989. Celia is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Ann Turner.
Starring Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, and Mary-Anne Fahey
Synopsis
In 1950s Australia, young Celia is growing up with a sense of isolation and mistrust of the world that surrounds her. Her mother and father won't let her play with the kids next door because their parents are communists. Then her pet bunny is taken away because of rabbit overpopulation. And, more traumatizing yet, when her grandmother dies, she's the one to discover the corpse. To cope, she retreats into elaborate fantasies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (45 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$50K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rebecca Smart
as Celia Carmichael
Nicholas Eadie
as Ray Carmichael
Mary-Anne Fahey
as Pat Carmichael
Victoria Longley
as Alice Tanner
Margaret Ricketts
as Grandmother
James Newman
as Hobyah's Pack
Alexander Hutchinson
as Steve Tanner
Adrian Mitchell
as Karl Tanner
Callie Gray
as Meryl Tanner
Martin Sharman
as Evan Tanner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,450,000
- Revenue
- $50,000
Production Companies
- Seon Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Celia about?
In 1950s Australia, young Celia is growing up with a sense of isolation and mistrust of the world that surrounds her. Her mother and father won't let her play with the kids next door because their ...
Who directed Celia?
Celia was directed by Ann Turner.
How long is Celia?
Celia has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Celia released?
Celia was released on May 18, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Celia?
The main cast of Celia includes Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, Mary-Anne Fahey, Victoria Longley, Margaret Ricketts.