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 Barnes & Noble The true story of three Aboriginal girls bravery and determination is told with power in Rabbit-Proof Fence, an inspiring labor of love from director Phillip Noyce. The film is set in 1931, when an Australian government official (Kenneth Branagh) is authorized to remove "half-caste" children from their families and assimilate them into Caucasian bloodlines. The story follows three girls who escape from captivity to walk 900 miles back to their home village, where their mother awaits. Noyce lets nothing interfere with this simple and affecting drama. Instead, he relies on superb, unadorned performances. Branagh provides the star power, but his acting is a marvel of understatement, bringing a dry touch to his portrayal of a smug, horribly misguided bureaucrat. The three girls (all first-time actors) steal every scene, particularly Everlyn Sampi as the oldest, whose confident, mysterious charisma becomes the center around which the emotive force of the film revolves. Also striking is the performance of David Gulpilil as an Aboriginal tracker who pursues the girls wordlessly throughout the film. Although the girls are clearly shown to be victims of a systematic and tragic injustice, the film refuses to sentimentalize; while acknowledging victimization, it is more interested in celebrating the girls spirit and empowerment. Also adding to the films effect are camera work by virtuoso cinematographer Christopher Doyle and Peter Gabriels brilliant score, which is infused with native music and the sounds of the Outback. The result is a beautiful, haunting film that is nothing short of an instant classic. Gregory Baird Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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