Dance Me to My Song (1998)

A woman trapped in a twisted body from her bouts with the debilitating cerebral palsy communicates with the world via her computer with a voice box. Her caretaker is a short-tempered woman ... See full summary »

Director:

Rolf de Heer

Writers:

Heather Rose, Frederick Stahl,

Stars:

Heather Rose, Joey Kennedy, John Brumpton

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Heather Rose	...	Julia
Joey Kennedy	...	Madelaine
John Brumpton	...	Eddie
Rena Owen	...	Rix
Phil MacPherson	...	Trev
Danny Cowles	...	Joe
Catherine Fitzgerald	...	Dogface
Susie Fraser	...	Social Worker
Carmel Johnson	...	Temporary Carer

Storyline

A woman trapped in a twisted body from her bouts with the debilitating cerebral palsy communicates with the world via her computer with a voice box. Her caretaker is a short-tempered woman who begrudges the woman the care she needs. Things change when Rose bumps into a young man who starts giving her attention. This leads her to start fantasizing about a real sexual relationship. However, the caretaker takes an interest in the man, as well, which leads to the dramatic conclusion.

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Plot Keywords:

caretaker | cerebral palsy | computer | voice box | disability | 

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Taglines:

A love triangle? Depends on you point of view really...

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 1998 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Aime-moi telle que je suis

Filming Locations:

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Smile Production, Vertigo Productions Pty. Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title comes from a poem written by scriptwriter Frederick Stahl. He was a friend of Heather Rose and the poem appeared in an early draft of the script. It reads: "Whatever fate may thrust at me. I'll never be the same. I've had less fear of times to be. Since first I heard your name. I need to feel secure from harm. I will not keep you long. Please hold me tight within your arm. And dance me to my song."

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Connections

Referenced in Heather Rose Goes to Cannes (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Kizungu"
by B.Huber/J.Laidler
Performed by Okapi Guitars

User Reviews

A true vision into an unknown realm

I saw this film at the Telluride film festival in 98 or 99. This film has never left me. Making critical comments on this film is simply foolish. The director and Heather filmed this film over a 5 year period due to the physical limitations of the writer/actress. This was a labor of love and inspiration. This was a project that stunningly provides an impeccable vision into a kind of life that is led by some of our fellow human beings that the rest of us would prefer to deny. Some of the comments have indicated that they were uncomfortable or that they did not get it or they didn't not care for the gratuitous moments of the film. Well tough. This is reality, the pain of body, mind and spirit and the conquering of these trials by a monumental demonstration of power, creativity and fortitude that those of us defined as "normal" can not hope to understand or match. This film is a must see for any young person or adult who wants or needs an amazing reality check. This film is a vehicle to tell a story of freedom and unquenched intellect trapped but not surrendered.