2012 film
| Bathing Franky | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Owen Elliott |
| Written by | Michael Winchester |
| Produced by | Owen Elliott, Michael Winchester |
| Starring | Jancita Day, Bree Desborough, Shaun Goss |
| Cinematography | Gavin Banks |
| Production companies | 76 Pictures, Purple Top Productions |
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Bathing Franky is a 2012 Australian film directed by Owen Elliott. The movie was released on 26 May 2012 and centers on a young man struggling to reconnect with his life after being released from prison.
Synopsis
Ex-con Steve (Shaun Goss) is unable to entirely cope with his recent release from prison. He's not able to hold a successful relationship with his girlfriend (Bree Desborough) due to his past interactions with another man in prison. Steve tries to re-integrate into society by taking a job delivering "Meals on Wheels" to various people. Through this job he becomes acquainted with Rodney (Henri Szeps), who cares for his invalid mother (Maria Venuti), and with whom he develops a friendship.
Cast
- Jancita Day as Young Franky
- Bree Desborough as Susie
- Shaun Goss as Steve
- Brendan Madigan as Tommy
- Alexander Spinks as Bindi
- Letitia Sutherland as Donna
- Henri Szeps as Rodney
- Ben Tranter as Young Vincenzo
- Maria Venuti as Franky
- Michael Winchester as Raven
Production
Michael Winchester began writing the script over a ten-year period while working as a beef farmer in Australia. Diarmid Heidenreich was initially cast as Steve, but the role later went to Shaun Goss for unspecified reasons. Filming took place in 2009, over a four-week period in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.
Reception
Reviewers for Urban Cinefile gave positive reviews for Bathing Franky, both praising Venuti's acting.
References
- "Beef farmer behind Bathing Franky film". ABC.net. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- "'Dougie' calls on his prison past". News.com.au. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- "Award-winning Australia indie film Bathy Franky at Centre of Contemporary Arts". The Cairns Post. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- "Independent movie to premier in Parramatta". Paramatta Sun. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- "Hunter locations give film highlights". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- "Review: Bathing Franky". Urban Cinefile. Retrieved 28 May 2013.