Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst

Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst

Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst promotional poster
Directed by Gillian Armstrong
Produced by Sue Clothier
Charles Hannah
Written by Katherine Thomson
Starring Judi Farr
Felicity Price
Music by Paul Grabowsky
Cinematography John Radel
Edited by Nicholas Beauman
Distributed by Becker Entertainment
Release dates
28 January 2006 (2006-01-28)
Running time
82 minutes
Country Australia
Language English

Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst, also known as A Colourful Life, is a 2006 documentary/drama based on the life of Florence Broadhurst. Starring Felicity Price, the film was written by Katherine Thomson and directed by Gillian Armstrong. The Australian documentary includes interviews with friends, family members and employees who knew Florence Broadhurst before her mysterious death in 1977. The film had a mixed critical response and was nominated for 4 awards despite being relatively obscure.

Plot

Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst chronicles the life of Florence Broadhurst, an Australian designer who owned her own fashion design company in London during the 1930s. Later in life she moved to Sydney, Australia, and became a painter, socialite and charity fund-raiser. At 60 years old she began her most prolific and successful occupation, becoming a wallpaper designer. Florence Broadhurst was murdered in her studio during 1977, at the age of 78. The film includes interviews, dramatizations and animations which are used to illustrate Broadhurst's unusual lifestyle.[1]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, some calling it cluttered and difficult to follow,[2] while others applauded the director on her achievement.[1]

Box office

Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst grossed $429,248 at the box office in Australia.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Keller, Louise. "Unfolding Florence". Urban Cinefile. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  2. Edwards, Russell (24 January 2006). "Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst". Variety. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  3. Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
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