Stars: Julia Savage, Simon Baker, Yael Stone, Josh Lawson, Sofia Hampson | Written by Del Kathryn Barton, Huna Amweero | Directed by Del Kathryn Barton
A pre-teen girl retreats into a world of fantasy after witnessing a horrific sexual assault in this striking horror debut from acclaimed Australian artist Del Kathryn Barton. Superbly acted and consistently imaginative, it’s a powerfully moving coming-of-ager that uses magical realism to process deep-seated trauma.
Julia Savage plays 12-year-old Blaze, who lives in an Australian suburb with her widowed father Luke (Simon Baker). One day, in an alleyway on the way home from school, Blaze sees two adults (Josh Lawson and Yael Stone) arguing, which swiftly escalates into a violent rape and accidental murder.
Unable to process what she’s seen, Blaze retreats into her imagination, represented by a large, sequinned dragon in her bedroom and a collection of little toys. However, when she’s forced...
A pre-teen girl retreats into a world of fantasy after witnessing a horrific sexual assault in this striking horror debut from acclaimed Australian artist Del Kathryn Barton. Superbly acted and consistently imaginative, it’s a powerfully moving coming-of-ager that uses magical realism to process deep-seated trauma.
Julia Savage plays 12-year-old Blaze, who lives in an Australian suburb with her widowed father Luke (Simon Baker). One day, in an alleyway on the way home from school, Blaze sees two adults (Josh Lawson and Yael Stone) arguing, which swiftly escalates into a violent rape and accidental murder.
Unable to process what she’s seen, Blaze retreats into her imagination, represented by a large, sequinned dragon in her bedroom and a collection of little toys. However, when she’s forced...
- 10/12/2022
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
"I'll be right there with you the whole time, Blaze." Madman Films has revealed the official trailer for an Australian film titled Blaze, the feature directorial debut of artist Del Kathryn Barton. "The coming of age genre gets re-imagined in this astonishing drama about a family in crisis." This first premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, and also just played at the Sydney Film Festival a few months ago. After accidentally witnessing a violent crime, a young girl is left catatonic with shock, and struggles to make sense of what she saw, ultimately finding renewal in the inestimable world of her own imagination. One of the iconic visuals in this involves an imaginary world that's home to "Zephyr - a papier-mâché dragon who’ll stoke her warrior spirit and allow her to roar." Starring Julia Savage as Blaze, with Simon Baker, Josh Lawson, Yael Stone, Sofia Hampson, and (Australia's) John Waters.
- 9/19/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Blaze Trailer — Del Kathryn Barton‘s Blaze (2022) movie trailer has been released by Bonsai Films. The Blaze trailer stars Julia Savage, Simon Baker, Yael Stone, Josh Lawson, and Sofia Hampson. Crew Del Kathryn Barton and Huna Amweero wrote the screenplay for Blaze. Sam Petty and Angel Olsen created the music for the film. Jeremy Rouse [...]
Continue reading: Blaze (2022) Movie Trailer: Julia Savage Witnesses a Traumatic Event in Del Kathryn Barton’s Coming-of-age Film...
Continue reading: Blaze (2022) Movie Trailer: Julia Savage Witnesses a Traumatic Event in Del Kathryn Barton’s Coming-of-age Film...
- 8/16/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Blaze Review — Blaze (2022) Film Review from the 21st Annual Tribeca Film Festival, a movie directed by Del Kathryn Barton, starring Julia Savage, Simon Baker, Yael Stone, Remy Hii, Josh Lawson, Morgan Davies, Kristy Wordsworth, John Waters, Heather Mitchell, Rebecca Massey, Will McDonald, Sofia Hampson, Ryan Hedges, [...]
Continue reading: Film Review: Blaze: A Coming-Of-Age Drama That Speaks Thorny Truths Through Sparkly Fantasies [Tribeca 2022]...
Continue reading: Film Review: Blaze: A Coming-Of-Age Drama That Speaks Thorny Truths Through Sparkly Fantasies [Tribeca 2022]...
- 6/24/2022
- by Jacob Mouradian
- Film-Book
Blaze star and executive producer Simon Baker (in front of a Rosemary’s Baby poster) with Anne-Katrin Titze on Del Kathryn Barton: “She’s quite a celebrated artist in Australia. I got sent the script and it was unlike any script I have ever read before.”
Del Kathryn Barton’s Blaze, co-written with Huna Amweero, and a highlight of the 21st edition of the Tribeca Film Festival, stars Julia Savage and Simon Baker (The Mentalist and director of Breath) with Yael Stone, Josh Lawson, and Sofia Hampson with Jacques Brel’s Ne Me Quitte Pas and a poignant song by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis in the soundtrack.
Simon Baker on Nick Cave and Warren Ellis: “I obviously know of them and love their stuff, but I don’t know them.” Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The opening shots of Blaze (cinematography by ) are as mysterious and alluring as those of Simon’s film Breath.
Del Kathryn Barton’s Blaze, co-written with Huna Amweero, and a highlight of the 21st edition of the Tribeca Film Festival, stars Julia Savage and Simon Baker (The Mentalist and director of Breath) with Yael Stone, Josh Lawson, and Sofia Hampson with Jacques Brel’s Ne Me Quitte Pas and a poignant song by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis in the soundtrack.
Simon Baker on Nick Cave and Warren Ellis: “I obviously know of them and love their stuff, but I don’t know them.” Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The opening shots of Blaze (cinematography by ) are as mysterious and alluring as those of Simon’s film Breath.
- 6/17/2022
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.