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Reference Type Sydney Morning Herald newspaper
Title Strong adult themes
Author(s)Bruce Elder
Town Sydney
State NSW
Country Australia
Publication Date 11-09-2009
Citation Date
Page Number 10
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The article ‘Strong Adult Themes’ is intended for people interested in the Australian film industry and stop motion animation who read the Sydney Morning Herald. The article highlights the issue of funding for Australian film makers and the length of time it took for Tatia Rosebthal to find someone to back and fund the film $9.99. This article is important to the film $9.99 because it give a background to the compilation of people who came together and the unique nature of the film. This film was the first Israeli and Australian co-production putting this film into the history books. The article explains how the narrative for the film came about through the combination of six short stories by an Israeli writer Etgar Keret. The article explains to the readers the stories link in the film through broader themes, which are revealed when viewing the film. Rosenthal reveals her inspiration for creating clay figures with human details and imperfections was British artist Lucien Freud. After reading this article audiences will have a different viewpoint on the film $9.99. The article adds depth and insight to the process behind the film and what it means to the filmmaker. The adult nature of the film is thrust upon the reads straight away with the title of the film ‘strong adult themes’. Adult stop motion animation is a rare term used in film and this article draw attention to the unique nature of the film and its significance to the Australian film industry. This article attempts to shed light on the issue of funding in Australian cinema, the uniqueness and adult themes of the film $9.99 and the history of the narrative ideas. The article is not attempting to be persuasive to the readers rather it is trying to provide facts and quotes from the director.

SJP

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