Boxing Day (2007 film)
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Kriv Stenders
Tammy Anderson
Syd Brisbane
| Boxing Day | |
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| Directed by | Kriv Stenders |
| Written by | Richard Green Kriv Stenders |
| Produced by | Kristian Moliere |
| Starring | Richard Green Tammy Anderson Syd Brisbane |
| Cinematography | Kriv Stenders |
| Edited by | Gabriella Muir |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | A$2,588 (Australia)[1] |
Boxing Day is a 2007 Australian drama film shot, co-written, and directed by Kriv Stenders. It is shot in semi-documentary style, showing 82 minutes in the life of an ex-convict and recovering alcoholic, played by Richard Green.
The film blends documentary with fiction, as it shows 82 minutes in the life of an ex-convict and recovering alcoholic.[2]
Cast
- Richard Green as Chris
- Tammy Anderson as Donna
- Syd Brisbane as Dave
- Stuart Clark as Owen
- Catriona Hadden as Cathy
- Misty Sparrow as Brooke
- Ming Jeng Chew as himself
Production
Boxing Day was partly funded by the Adelaide Film Festival.[2][3][4] It was based on stories provided by Indigenous actor Richard Green, that he had heard through three stints in jail. He and director Stenders collaborated for a year before shooting, but in the final shoot, the cast improvised much of the script. It was shot on digital video. Although it was intended to be one continuous shot in real time, 12 cuts were made.[5]
Only one professional actor, Syd Brisbane, is used in the film, and much of the script is improvised. The 82 minutes are shot in 12 takes.[2]
Release
The film premiered at the third edition of the Adelaide Film Festival in 2007.[2][3][4] It did not receive Australia-wide cinematic release, only being on seen in a single Melbourne cinema in November 2007.[6]
It was released on DVD in 2014, which included an entire alternative version of the film, featuring the same actors wearing different clothing.[7]