Overview:
In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.| Status: | Released (2019-11-21) |
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| Awards: | 5 wins & 26 nominations total |
| Screen: | Mirrah Foulkes, Tom Punch, Lucy Punch |
| Productions: | Blue-Tongue Films, Film Victoria, VICE Media, Create NSW, Soundfirm, Pariah Productions, Screen Australia |
| Production Countries: | Australia, United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
Casts
- 76070: Mia Wasikowska - Judy
- 62752: Damon Herriman - Punch
- 1275904: Benedict Hardie - Derrick Fairweather
- 187107: Terry Norris - Scaramouche
- 80270: Don Bridges - The Preacher
- 37289: Tom Budge - Mr. Frankly
- 217046: Eddie Baroo - Nordic Man
Crews
- 2998243: Corydon Anderson - Second Assistant "B" Camera - Camera
- 1450897: Ben King - Still Photographer - Camera
- 1569342: Andrew 'A.J.' Johnson - Camera Operator - Camera
- 1569342: Andrew 'A.J.' Johnson - Steadicam Operator - Camera
- 1585725: David Elmes - First Assistant "B" Camera - Camera
- 2796643: Lukas Davidson - Digital Imaging Technician - Camera
- 123436: Chris Child - First Assistant "A" Camera - Camera
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Reviews
SWITCH.
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It’s always fantastic when an Australian film is a success, and even more so when there’s a female filmmaker at the helm. However, for something as unique and fresh as ‘Judy and Punch’ to come from Australia makes me genuinely proud. A period story with a message that’s vital to curr ....
Continue reading ->Stephen Campbell
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**_A fascinating socio-political study of proto-feminism mixed with exceptionally dark comedy_** >_Thence to see an Italian puppet play that is within the rayles there, which is very pretty, the best that ever I saw._ - Samuel Pepys (May 9, 1662); _The Diary of Samuel Pepys_ (1 ....
Continue reading ->Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
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The dark, absurd period fairy tale “Judy & Punch” makes an accurate observation (and a bold statement) about sex and violence in pop culture, and the mob mentality that can rapidly turn fear into savagery. This strange tale of puppetry, spousal abuse, murder, witchcraft, and revenge ....
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