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Ronan's Escape

  • 20102010
  • 16m
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7.6/10
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Ronan's Escape (2010)
Ronan's Escape is a tragic, yet visually beautiful film about a 14 year old school boy named 'Ronan' growing up in a rural West Australian town. He is the social outcast of the school and has been for years. The film follows the last few hours of Ronan's day at school before he makes his 'escape' in a much talked about, controversial ending.
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Film description: This visually stunning short film set in the rural wheat belt of Western Australia, provides a candid insight into the life of Ronan, a 14 yr old boy who's been bullied his... Read allFilm description: This visually stunning short film set in the rural wheat belt of Western Australia, provides a candid insight into the life of Ronan, a 14 yr old boy who's been bullied his whole life at school. This accurate & controversial portrayal of life for someone who has... Read allFilm description: This visually stunning short film set in the rural wheat belt of Western Australia, provides a candid insight into the life of Ronan, a 14 yr old boy who's been bullied his whole life at school. This accurate & controversial portrayal of life for someone who has fallen victim to bullying and the repercussions which exist, is told by director A.J. Car... Read all
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7.6/10
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    • A.J. Carter
    • A.J. Carter
    • Lukas William Martin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Lazarus
    • Ashleigh Zinko
    • Ryan Cammiade
    • A.J. Carter
    • A.J. Carter
    • Lukas William Martin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Lazarus
    • Ashleigh Zinko
    • Ryan Cammiade
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    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    David Lazarus
    • Ronan
    Ashleigh Zinko
    • Sally
    Ryan Cammiade
    • Ryan 'Soccer Bully'
    Louie Vann Praag
    • Gym Instructor
    Matthew Hennighan
    • Colin 'Baton Race Bully'
    Kirstie Francis
    • Ronan's Mother
    James Tayler
    • Justin 'Bus Bully'
    Mark Kont
    • Bus Driver
    Melissa Kiiveri
    • Melissa
    Emily Smith
    • Emily
    Joan Batt
    • Ronan's Mother's Friend
    Rachel Fforde
    • Baton Race Runner
    Nitin Ahuja
    • School Student
    Amaya Angel-Townley
    • School Student
    Daniel Ayres
    • School Student
    Francesca Bordoni
    • School Student
    Nicholas Brindley
    • School Student
    Alex Castiello
    • School Student
    • (as Alexander Castiello)
      • A.J. Carter
      • A.J. Carter
      • Lukas William Martin(screenplay)
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      AWARDS and NOMINATIONS: 2010 - 6th Annual HollyShorts International Film Festival Best International Film WON 2010 - 17th Annual Sedona International Film Festival Best Short Film WON 2011 - Amsterdam International Film Festival Best Director (Van Gogh World Directing Award) WON 2011 - Shorts Film Festival Best upcoming Screenwriter WON 2011 - Peace on Earth Film Festival Best Short Narrative Film WON 2011 - Australian Cinematographers Society Awards Best Cinematography- Short Fictional Drama WON 2011 - Los Angeles International Film Festival Best Production Design WON 2011 - Los Angeles International Film Festival Best Film Honorable Mention WON 2011 - Peace on Earth Film Festival Best Short Film - Student Choice award WON
    • Alternate versions
      Due to the controversial nature of the ending, an alternative version known as the 'Education Version' was edited and was distributed through schools for educational purposes.

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    10/10
    Gut-wrenching short film about the sad truth of teen suicides.
    I saw this short film a few years back when I was a teen myself and I could relate to it. It is so visually stunning, yet depressing and heartbreaking. It does not sugar coat anything, it is not dramatic in any way or romanticizing suicide. It manages to depict Ronan's feelings in a truthful way with very little dialogue and in a very short time. The acting was superb, the plot was simple and unoriginal yet unique and my overall score is a testament to how much I love this short film. Anyone with a heartbeat should definitely watch this and spend 15 minutes in a suicidal teen's shoes. This will make you a better person and will stay with you forever.
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      • February 15, 2010 (Australia)
      • Australia
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      • English
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      • Boddington, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production company
      • Smooth Motion Films
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    • 16 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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