Looking for Alibrandi (2000)
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- 1h 43min
- Comedy, Drama
- 04 May 2000 (Australia)
- Movie
At seventeen Josie Alibrandi is about to enter her final year as a scholarship student at an exclusive Catholic College. It's the year her life is turned upside down and changed forever.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 11 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Greta Scacchi | ... |
Christina Alibrandi
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| Anthony LaPaglia | ... |
Michael Andretti
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| Elena Cotta | ... |
Katia Alibrandi
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| Kerry Walker | ... |
Sister Louise (Nun)
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| Pia Miranda | ... |
Josie Alibrandi
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| Kick Gurry | ... |
Jacob Coote
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| Matthew Newton | ... |
John Barton
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Leanne Carlow | ... |
Sera Conti
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Diane Viduka | ... |
Anna Selicic
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| Leeanna Walsman | ... |
Carly Bishop
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Michael Gallina | ... |
Robert
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Rosa DiMarte | ... |
Patrizia
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Domenico DiMarte | ... |
Riccardo
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Tyrone Lara | ... |
Anton Valavic
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| Geoff Morrell | ... |
Mr. Barton
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| Graeme Blundell | ... |
Ron Bishop
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| Ned Manning | ... |
Mr. Coote
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| Salvatore Coco | ... |
Angelo Pezzini
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Octavia Barron Martin | ... |
Carly's Friend
(as Octavia Barron-Martin)
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Rose Frasca | ... |
Signora Carmela
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David Lucas | ... |
Paul Presilio
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| Linden Wilkinson | ... |
Mrs. Barton
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Carol Willesee | ... |
Mrs. Bishop
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Jamie Cohen | ... |
Press Conference Student
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Caitlin Wright | ... |
Press Conference Student
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Georgia Muir | ... |
Cook High Girl
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Chantal Harrison | ... |
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
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| Clementine Heath | ... |
School Girl (uncredited)
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| Martin Horlacher | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Daniel Lissing | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Shaun Martindale | ... |
John Barton's Friend (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Kate Woods | ||
Written by
| Melina Marchetta | ... | (screenplay) |
| Melina Marchetta | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Robyn Kershaw | ... | producer |
| Tristram Miall | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Alan John | ||
Cinematography by
| Toby Oliver | ||
Editing by
| Martin Connor | ||
Editorial Department
| Leo Bahas | ... | negative cutter |
| Christian Gazal | ... | assistant editor |
| Tony Manning | ... | color grading |
| Vicki McRitchie | ... | negative cutter |
| Denise Wolfson | ... | laboratory liaison |
Casting By
| Robyn Kershaw | ||
Production Design by
| Stephen Curtis | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Iacono | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kerrie Brown | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Wilkinson | ||
Makeup Department
| Margaret Aston | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Ziggy Golden | ... | hair stylist supervisor (as Jan 'Ziggy' Zeigenbein) / makeup supervisor (as Jan 'Ziggy' Zeigenbein) |
| Bec Taylor | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Caroline Bonham | ... | production manager |
| Kevin Hunt | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Gordon MacPhail | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Wil Milne | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Deborah Antoniou | ... | second assistant director (as Debbie Antoniou) |
| James McTeigue | ... | first assistant director |
| Paul Sullivan | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Lou Austin | ... | props maker |
| Kate Barratt | ... | art department assistant |
| Martin Bruveris | ... | scenic artist |
| Nick Cross | ... | art department runner |
| Gillian Farrow | ... | stand-by props |
| Peter Kodicek | ... | props buyer |
| Elaine Kusmishko | ... | props buyer |
| Dan Potra | ... | storyboard artist |
| Peter Pound | ... | storyboard artist |
| Amanda Schmidt | ... | art department assistant |
| Katerina Stratos | ... | graphic artist |
| Jack Whiddon | ... | green keeper |
Sound Department
| Ross Brewer | ... | foley mixer |
| Helen Brown | ... | foley artist |
| Craig Butters | ... | adr recordist / sound effects editor |
| Paul Charlier | ... | sound designer |
| John Dennison | ... | foley mixer |
| Peter Grace | ... | sound recordist |
| Sue Kerr | ... | boom operator |
| Duncan McAllister | ... | foley editor / foley recordist |
| John Patterson | ... | sound effects editor / supervising sound editor |
| Megan Shaw | ... | adr assistant |
| Tony Vaccher | ... | adr recordist / re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Matthew Lynch | ... | I/O producer |
| Alaric McAusland | ... | executive producer: title sequence & digital effects: Dfilm Services |
| Catherine Nelson | ... | digital compositor |
| Murray Pope | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Brett Praed | ... | stunt double: Jacob |
| Bernadette Winthers | ... | stunt double: Josie |
| Lawrence Woodward | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Balbi | ... | assistant grip |
| Paolo Bassi | ... | still photographer |
| Campbell Drummond | ... | focus puller |
| Angela Dunn | ... | video split operator |
| James Ford | ... | fourth electrician |
| Darryn Fox | ... | gaffer |
| Paul Gray | ... | assistant grip |
| Cliff Henry | ... | best boy |
| Brycen Horne | ... | clapper loader |
| Roy Mico | ... | key grip (as Roy 'Rocco' Mico) |
| Kathryn Milliss | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Mark Newnham | ... | third electrician |
| Lisa Tomasetti | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Jane Dawkins | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Gabrielle Healy | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shareen Beringer | ... | assistant costume stand-by |
| Ivana Daniele | ... | assistant costume stand-by |
| Celeste Franklin | ... | costume stand-by |
| Kelly May | ... | costume assistant |
| Marianne McKeon | ... | costume attachment |
| Oriana Merullo | ... | costume attachment |
| Katrina Pickering | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Peter Harris | ... | location manager |
| Peter Lawless | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Carey Beebe | ... | harpsichord supply & preparation |
| Romano Crivici | ... | conductor |
| Matt Dunkley | ... | music arranger: song |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marguerite Bunce | ... | script editor |
| Katharina Keil | ... | script supervisor |
| Tim Richards | ... | script editor |
Additional Crew
| Sara Bird | ... | stand-in: Christina |
| Kim Bostock | ... | unit assistant (as Kim Gladman) |
| Storm Cox | ... | unit assistant |
| Sophie Dick | ... | production secretary |
| Terri Gonzalez | ... | production attachment |
| Camille Hardman | ... | corporate liaison |
| Katherine Heads | ... | assistant to producers |
| Alex Keay | ... | production runner |
| Fiona Landreth | ... | production accountant |
| Adam McCulloch | ... | title designer |
| Victoria Mielewska | ... | dialect coach / voice coach |
| Marguerite O'Sullivan | ... | unit nurse |
| Dan Read | ... | production coordinator |
| Brad Roberts | ... | unit assistant |
| Thomas Scott | ... | stand-in: Michael |
| Vanessa Turrisi | ... | stand-in: Josie |
| Jason Mack | ... | security (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Kerri Aungle | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Blacket | ... | special thanks |
| Mikael Borglund | ... | special thanks |
| Gary Hamilton | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Healy | ... | special thanks |
| Maude Heath | ... | special thanks |
| Andy Lloyd James | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Lancaster | ... | special thanks |
| Sandra Levy | ... | special thanks |
| Joel Pearlman | ... | special thanks |
| Marion Pilowsky | ... | executive producer showtime |
| Peta Toppano | ... | special thanks: for her love and magic |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Beyond Distribution Pty. Ltd.
- Fandango
- Nine Network Australia (2003) (Australia) (tv)
- Reel Corporation (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
- Reel DVD (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Photon VFX (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- Audioloc Sound Design (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Alibrandi ultimately concerns a senior high school girl embracing her Italian heritage, but moving toward the less traditional Australian way of life. A wonderful cast who play their roles superbly. The film plays on several levels. It will make you laugh and cry and ultimately better realise the dramas in life, how we adapt and how cope. |
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| Taglines | Sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The novel "Looking for Alibrandi" is the most-stolen book from Australian high-school libraries. See more » |
| Goofs | Josie's hair changes between black and auburn throughout the film. Particularly notable when she mistakes a student for John Barton at the train station. Her hair was colorful, turns black, then is colorful again in the next scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #4.1 (2019). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Tintarella Di Luna See more » |
| Quotes |
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. See more » |