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The Last Daughter is a feature documentary film, directed by Brenda Matthews and Nathaniel Schmidt, and produced by Simon Williams and Brendon Skinner of Gravity Films.[1] The documentary first premiered on 30 October 2022 at the Adelaide Film Festival,[2] followed by a public theatrical release in Australia on 15 June 2023.[3]
Production
editThe Last Daughter was produced by Gravity Films and was filmed in locations in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.[1] The principal photography began on 28 February 2022 and concluded on 1 July 2022.
Cast
editThis documentary features interviews and accounts from:
- Brenda Matthews
- Mark Matthews
- Brenda Simon (Nan)
- Mac Ockers
- Connie Ockers
Release
editThe documentary made its debut on 30 October 2022 at the Adelaide Film Festival where it also received the Audience Award for Best Documentary.[2]
Reception
edit"The Last Daughter" was met with positive reviews from critics. Luke Buckmaster from The Guardian said "The Last Daughter gracefully shows how old wounds can be healed and how distant memories can come back into colour and focus.".[4]
Awards and nominations
editSince its release, "The Last Daughter" has been nominated for and won awards, including:
References
edit- ^ a b Gravity Films
- ^ a b c Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival
- ^ "Award Winning Doc The Last Daughter Releases in June - The Curb". The Curb. Perth. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Buckmaster, Luke (15 June 2023). "The Last Daughter review – one woman's tender and uplifting search for the truth". The Guardian. London.
- ^ "Gold Coast Film Festival Announces the coveted Screen Industry Gala Award Winners across 10 categories". FilmInk. 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees". www.aacta.org. Retrieved 2024-03-26.