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Celia [1988] An odd and interesting little movie from Australia, slightly prefiguring
the oeuvre of Jane Campion. In 1957, all Australia is paranoid about
reds under the bed and myxamytosis-spreading rabbits and little Celia,
who has nightmares populated by the 'hobyars' of the fairy tale, is
troubled by her friendship with the communists next door and the government's
attempts to take away her pet rabbit. With an extraordinary junior performance
from Rebecca Smart as the slightly creepy heroine and some very tactful
work from writer-director Turner, this is an unusually intriguing variation
on the perennially popular childhood reminiscence movie. Shot through
with period politics and Lord of the Flies-style cruelty, it
pulls a climax which ventures into horror film territory for a genuinely
shock. An outstanding, unique picture. First Published In: Empire [issue unknown] Visit Kim's Official Website at www.johnnyalucard.com
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