The Turning (2013 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Adapted from Tim Winton's 2004 collection of short stories |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama anthology film |
The Turning is a 2013 Australian drama anthology film adapted from the 2004 collection of short stories by Tim Winton. It made its debut at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 3 August 2013. The film received a nomination for the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film and was featured in the Berlinale Special Galas segment of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.
Cast
- Cate Blanchett portraying Gail Lang ("Reunion")
- Libby Tanner as Gail Lang ("Damaged Goods")
- Hugo Weaving in the role of Bob Lang
- Miranda Otto playing Sherry
- Rose Byrne as Rae
- Mirrah Foulkes cast as Fay Keenan
- Harrison Gilbertson as Victor
- Callan Mulvey in the role of David Wilson
- Myles Pollard portraying Dan
- Susie Porter as Carol
- Matt Nable cast as Max
- Meyne Wyatt as Frank Leaper
- Dougie Baldwin in the role of Vic Lang
Production
This project featured contributions from 18 directors, including first-time filmmakers such as Mia Wasikowska, David Wenham, and Stephen Page. Originally, Cate Blanchett intended to direct but ultimately chose to act, with Simon Stone stepping in to direct her segment.
Film crew
FOG
- Jonathan auf der Heide (writer/director)
- Tenille Kennedy (producer)
- Jethro Woodward (composer)
- Ellery Ryan (cinematographer)
- Billy Browne (editor)
FAMILY
- Shaun Gladwell (director)
- Katherine Slattery (producer)
- Emily Ballou (writer)
- Kazumichi Grime (composer)
- Jeremy Rouse (cinematographer)
- Jesse Watt (editor)
DAMAGED GOODS
- Anthony Lucas (producer/director)
- Kris Mrksa (writer)
- Cameron Patrick (composer)
- Jody Muston (cinematographer)
- Annabelle Johnson (editor)
SAND
- Stephen Page (director)
- John Harvey (producer)
- Justin Monjo (writer)
- Guy Gross (composer)
- Bonnie Elliott (cinematographer)
LONG, CLEAR VIEW
- Mia Wasikowska (writer/director)
- Stefan Duscio (cinematographer)
- Mat Evans (editor)
COCKLESHELL
- Tony Ayres (director)
- Julie Eckersley (producer)
- Marcel Dorney (writer)
- Iain Grandage (composer)
- Germain McMicking (cinematographer)
SMALL MERCIES
- Rhys Graham (writer/director)
- Katherine Slattery (producer)
- Flynn Wheeler (composer)
- Stefan Duscio (cinematographer)
THE TURNING
- Claire McCarthy (writer/director)
- Sue Italiano (producer)
- Denson Baker (cinematographer)
- Beckett Broda (editor)
REUNION
- Simon Stone (director)
- Jo Dyer (producer)
- Andrew Upton (writer)
- Andrew Lesnie (cinematographer)
- Dany Cooper (editor)
COMMISSION
- David Wenham (writer/director)
- Tenille Kennedy (producer)
- Steve Nieve (composer)
- Andrew Commis (cinematographer)
ABBREVIATION
- Jub Clerc (writer/director)
- Liz Kearney (producer)
- Robert Woods (composer)
- Geoffrey Simpson (cinematographer)
BONER McPHARLIN'S MOLL
- Justin Kurzel (writer/director)
- Sarah Shaw (producer)
- Hat Fitz (composer)
- Andrew Commis (cinematographer)
- Michael J. Lutman (editor)
DEFENDER
- Ian Meadows (writer/director)
- Rita Walsh (producer)
- Steve Francis (composer)
- John Brawley (cinematographer)
- Gabriel Dowrick (editor)
BIG WORLD
- Warwick Thornton (writer/director/cinematographer)
- Andrew Lancaster (composer)
- Roland Gallois (editor)
AQUIFER
- Robert Connolly (director)
- Tenille Kennedy (producer)
- Justin Monjo (writer)
- Stephen Rae (composer)
- Denson Baker (cinematographer)
- Andy Canny (editor)
IMMUNITY
- Yaron Lifschitz(director)
- Alex Barnes & Ben Knapton(producers)
- Circa Contemporary Circus(writer)
- Ryan Walsh(composer)
- Robert Humphreys(cinematographer)
ON HER KNEES
- Ashlee Page(writer/director)
- Sonya Humphrey(producer)
- Micheal Darren(composer)
- Miles Rowland(cinematographer)
ASH WEDNESDAY Marieka Walsh(writer/director) Donna Chang(producer) David Whittaker(editor)
90-minute broadcast edition
The Turning was shortened into a 90-minute version for broadcast on ABC1, which debuted on 23 February 2014. This edition featured eight of the original seventeen segments: "Reunion", "Aquifer", "On Her Knees", "The Turning", "Long, Clear View", "Commission", "Cockleshell", and "Sand". The remaining nine segments were made available as multi-platform content through ABC iView.
Critical response
The Turning has earned an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving acclaim for its blend of exceptional talent, striking Australian scenery, and a richly layered storyline.
Accolades and nominations
| Award | Category | Nominee | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Awards (3rd) |
Best Film | Robert Connolly | Template:Nom |
| Maggie Miles | Template:Nom | ||
| The Turning Ensemble | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Direction | The Turning Ensemble | Template:Nom | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | The Turning Ensemble | Template:Nom | |
| Best Actor | Hugo Weaving | Template:Nom | |
| Best Actress | Rose Byrne | Template:Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Mirrah Foulkes | Template:Nom | |
| Best Editing | The Turning Ensemble | Template:Nom |