Blame (film)
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Blame is a 2011 low budget Australian dramatic thriller film which stars Damian de Montemas, Sophie Lowe
, Kestie Morassi, Ashley Zukerman
and Simon Stone as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first time feature film director, Michael 'Hank' Henry.
The film was released in Australian cinemas on 16 June 2011.
Music teacher Bernard, (Damian de Montemas), is attacked at his home in isolated bushland by five young people masked and dressed in black. The group have just attended the funeral of Alice (Saskia Hampele) and they've come to kill Bernard, who they blame for the girl's death. Bernanard having had an affair with her when she was sixteen, and now, three years later she’s taken her own life. Alice's boyfriend, Nick, (Simon Stone), is the lead agitator; Alice's best friend, Natalie, (Sophie Lowe), has persuaded her boyfriend, Anthony, (Ashley Zukerman), to steal sleeping pills from his doctor father's surgery to make it look as though Bernard suicided. It all however goes horribly wrong when their attempt fails and their victim fights for his life.
In the aftermath, questions are raised about the true nature of the events leading up to the botched attack. As lies and secrets are revealed, the dynamic of the once-tight group shifts as the friends begin to question each other’s motives. As they move closer to the truth, the weight of their quest for justice drives them to a place of no return.
, Melbourne International Film Festival
, the 35th Toronto International Film Festival
, the 47th Chicago International Film Festival
and Buenos Aires
International Film Festival of Independent Cinema.
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Sophie Lowe
Sophie Lowe is an actress who was born in England and migrated to Australia.-Life and career:Lowe was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and moved to Australia with her family in 2000. In her early teens she signed to Chadwick Models but quit modelling in favor of dancing. Lowe attended the...
, Kestie Morassi, Ashley Zukerman
Ashley Zukerman
Ashley Zukerman is an actor best known for his role as Senior Constable Michael Sandrelli in Rush, an Australian TV series in which he was nominated for the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent in 2009. He was born in Santa Monica, California and moved to Melbourne with his family...
and Simon Stone as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first time feature film director, Michael 'Hank' Henry.
The film was released in Australian cinemas on 16 June 2011.
Plot
A group of young vigilantes seeking revenge for a sexual betrayal fall far from grace. When the truth is out they find themselves on the dark side of justice.Music teacher Bernard, (Damian de Montemas), is attacked at his home in isolated bushland by five young people masked and dressed in black. The group have just attended the funeral of Alice (Saskia Hampele) and they've come to kill Bernard, who they blame for the girl's death. Bernanard having had an affair with her when she was sixteen, and now, three years later she’s taken her own life. Alice's boyfriend, Nick, (Simon Stone), is the lead agitator; Alice's best friend, Natalie, (Sophie Lowe), has persuaded her boyfriend, Anthony, (Ashley Zukerman), to steal sleeping pills from his doctor father's surgery to make it look as though Bernard suicided. It all however goes horribly wrong when their attempt fails and their victim fights for his life.
In the aftermath, questions are raised about the true nature of the events leading up to the botched attack. As lies and secrets are revealed, the dynamic of the once-tight group shifts as the friends begin to question each other’s motives. As they move closer to the truth, the weight of their quest for justice drives them to a place of no return.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Damian de Montemas | Bernard |
| Sophie Lowe Sophie Lowe Sophie Lowe is an actress who was born in England and migrated to Australia.-Life and career:Lowe was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and moved to Australia with her family in 2000. In her early teens she signed to Chadwick Models but quit modelling in favor of dancing. Lowe attended the... |
Natalie |
| Kestie Morassi Kestie Morassi Kestie Morassi is an Australian actress born in Adelaide, South Australia, where she lived until she was 13 years old. She studied at the National Theatre, Melbourne Drama School, graduating in 1994, and another five years at Drama with a Difference.... |
Cate |
| Ashley Zukerman Ashley Zukerman Ashley Zukerman is an actor best known for his role as Senior Constable Michael Sandrelli in Rush, an Australian TV series in which he was nominated for the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent in 2009. He was born in Santa Monica, California and moved to Melbourne with his family... |
Anthony |
| Simon Stone | Nick |
| Mark Leonard Winter | John |
Reception
Blame was screened and received accolades at Cannes Film FestivalCannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
, Melbourne International Film Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival
The Melbourne International Film Festival is an acclaimed annual film festival held over three weeks in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1951, making it one of the oldest in the World....
, the 35th Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...
, the 47th Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual film festival held every fall. Founded in 1964, it is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America....
and Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
International Film Festival of Independent Cinema.
Filming locations
Filming occurred in the outer southeastern Perth suburb of RoleystoneRoleystone, Western Australia
Roleystone is an outer southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Armadale.-History:Roleystone's name originates from a property purchased by Thomas Buckingham in 1858, upon which he built a sawmill in 1866. The town was also referred to as "The...
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