Angel Baby (1995 film)
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Angel Baby is a 1995 Australian film written and directed by Michael Rymer, and starring John Lynch
, Jacqueline McKenzie
and Colin Friels
. This film was taped in 1993-94.
It documents the tale of two people with schizophrenia
, Harry (Lynch) and Kate (McKenzie) who meet during therapy
and fall passionately in love. They move in together and Kate gets pregnant. In the hospital, Kate dies while giving birth to their daughter. Harry asks his brother to take care of his daughter and walks to the bridge where Kate and Harry once stood to "fly". The film ends there and Harry's further actions are open for interpretation.
winning all the major categories as well as several major international film festivals.
John Lynch (actor)
John Lynch is an Irish actor from Northern Ireland.-Biography:John Lynch was born in the United Kingdom and moved to his father's native home in Corrinshego, County Armagh, near Newry, County Down in Northern Ireland as a child. He attended St Colman's College, Newry, a Catholic school...
, Jacqueline McKenzie
Jacqueline McKenzie
Jacqueline Susan McKenzie is an Australian actress.McKenzie made her film debut in the 1987 film Wordplay and on stage in Child Dancing for Griffin Theatre Company. She made a strong impression in Romper Stomper , and over the next couple of years came to be regarded as one of Australia's most...
and Colin Friels
Colin Friels
-Background and training:Friels was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. His mother was a mill worker and his father a joiner. He lived in Kilbirnie until 1963, when his family moved to Australia, arriving in Darwin, Northern Territory before settling in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows...
. This film was taped in 1993-94.
It documents the tale of two people with schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
, Harry (Lynch) and Kate (McKenzie) who meet during therapy
Therapy
This is a list of types of therapy .* Adventure therapy* Animal-assisted therapy* Aquatic therapy* Aromatherapy* Art and dementia* Art therapy* Authentic Movement* Behavioral therapy* Bibliotherapy* Buteyko Method* Chemotherapy...
and fall passionately in love. They move in together and Kate gets pregnant. In the hospital, Kate dies while giving birth to their daughter. Harry asks his brother to take care of his daughter and walks to the bridge where Kate and Harry once stood to "fly". The film ends there and Harry's further actions are open for interpretation.
Awards
The film swept the boards at the 1995 AFI AwardsAustralian Film Institute Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
winning all the major categories as well as several major international film festivals.
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Achievement in Cinematography Ellery Ryan |
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Achievement in Editing Dany Cooper |
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Actor in a Lead Role John Lynch |
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Actress in a Lead Role Jacqueline McKenzie |
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Director Michael Rymer |
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Film Timothy White Jonathan Shteinman |
| 1995 | Won | Australian Film Institute | Best Screenplay, Original Michael Rymer |
| 1996 | Won | Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards | Best Actor - Female Jacqueline McKenzie |
| 1996 | Won | Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards | Best Actor - Male John Lynch |
| 1995 | Won | Gijón International Film Festival | Best Director Michael Rymer |
| 1995 | Won | Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Feature Film Award | presented to Timothy White and Jonathon Shteinman (producers), and Michael Rymer (writer/director) |
| 1996 | Won | Rotterdam International Film Festival | Audience Award Michael Rymer |
| 1996 | Won | Valenciennes International Festival of Action and Adventure Films | Best Actress Jacqueline McKenzie |