September (2007)

Set in the Australian wheat-belt in 1968, SEPTEMBER is a character driven film about two 15 year old boys - one black, one white - whose friendship begins to fall apart under the stress of ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Carstairs

Writers:

Peter Carstairs, Ant Horn

Stars:

Xavier Samuel, Clarence John Ryan, Kieran Darcy-Smith

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Xavier Samuel	...	Ed
Clarence John Ryan	...	Paddy
Kieran Darcy-Smith	...	Rick
Kelton Pell	...	Michael
Alice McConnell	...	Eve
Lisa Flanagan	...	Leena
Mia Wasikowska	...	Amelia
Sibylla Budd	...	Miss Gregory
Anton Tennet	...	Tom (as Anton Tennett)
Paul Gleeson	...	John Hamilton
Tara Morice	...	Jennifer Hamilton
Morgan Griffin	...	Heidi
Bob Baines	...	Henry
Tommy Lewis	...	Uncle Harold (as Tom E. Lewis)
Steve Dodd	...	Aboriginal Elder #2 (as Steve 'Mullawalla' Dodd)

Storyline

Set in the Australian wheat-belt in 1968, SEPTEMBER is a character driven film about two 15 year old boys - one black, one white - whose friendship begins to fall apart under the stress of a changing world. The film is about the boys trying to hold their friendship together in spite of the pressures imposed upon them by a turbulent social and political climate.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 November 2007 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Harden, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tropfest Feature Program

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Friendship, betrayal, redemption in the Australian outback

I just finished screening "September" at the Toronto International Film Festival and I was more than impressed with this feature. The film is perfectly paced, has a meaningful plot and flawless acting. A well written screenplay builds a beautiful story about racial differences between friends, old and young, and how color and class can interfere with and shape human bonds and heart-felt relationships. This is a truly unique and beautiful Australian film with a cross-cultural theme and emotional resonance, not to mention the beautiful cinematography of a very isolated and serene part of Australia. I would definitely recommend this film and also see it again.