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Celia (1989)

Movie ★ 6.3 103 min

Drama Fantasy Horror

In 1950s Australia, young Celia is growing up with a sense of isolation and mistrust of the world that surrounds her. Her mother and father won't let her play with the kids next door because their parents are communists. Then her pet bunny is taken away because of rabbit overpopulation. And, more traumatizing yet, when her grandmother dies, she's the one to discover the corpse. To cope, she retreats into elaborate fantasies.

Ann Turner Director Ann Turner Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 18, 1989
Runtime
103 min
Budget
$1.5M
Box office
$50,000
IMDb
tt0094849
Country
Language
Studio
Seon Film Productions

Themes

Cast

Rebecca Smart Rebecca Smart Celia Carmichael Nicholas Eadie Nicholas Eadie Ray Carmichael Mary-Anne Fahey Mary-Anne Fahey Pat Carmichael Victoria Longley Victoria Longley Alice Tanner Margaret Ricketts Grandmother James Newman Hobyah's Pack Alexander Hutchinson Steve Tanner Adrian Mitchell Karl Tanner Callie Gray Meryl Tanner Martin Sharman Evan Tanner Clair Couttie Heather Goldman Alex Menglet Alex Menglet Mr. Goldman Amelia Frid Amelia Frid Stephanie Burke William Zappa William Zappa Inspector John Burke Feon Keane Soapy Burke Louise Le Nay Debbie Burke Shannon McNamara Slim Luke Mathews White Knight

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Frequently asked questions

What is Celia about?
In 1950s Australia, young Celia is growing up with a sense of isolation and mistrust of the world that surrounds her. Her mother and father won't let her play with the kids next door because their parents are communists. Then her pet bunny is taken away because of rabbit overpopulation. And, more traumatizing yet, when her grandmother dies, she's the one to discover the corpse. To cope, she retreats into elaborate fantasies.
Who directed Celia?
Celia was directed by Ann Turner.
Who stars in Celia?
Celia stars Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, Mary-Anne Fahey, Victoria Longley.
When was Celia released?
Celia is a 1989 drama, fantasy, horror film.
Where can I watch Celia?
You can watch Celia with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.