My Brilliant Career
We highlight the contribution of this exceptional New Zealand actor to the art of acting. His recent passing has rekindled memories among film lovers and prompted us to look back at his unforgettable performances in films by Żuławski, Carpenter, Armstrong, Noyce, and Spielberg.
In 19th-century Australia, an ambitious young woman longs to escape the poverty of her family’s farm. Love offers her a gateway to a new world, but it is writing that will ultimately set her free.
Gillian Armstrong
Gillian Armstrong is an Australian feature film and documentary director, best known for My Brilliant Career (1979), Mrs. Soffel (1984), High Tide (1987), The Last Days of Chez Nous (1992), and Little Women (1994). Her distinctive style features sensitive and delicate cinematography, fluid editing, an evocative feel for setting and costume, and a commitment to solid character development and acting. Her work often explores gender politics and family tensions, examining the struggle with traditional gender roles. Many people have called her a creator of "strong females" but she insists that she is simply making films about complex characters making their own choices.
