The Sapphires

"Follow your heart. Discover your soul."

2012 1h 43m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 229

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Synopsis

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It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.

“Follow your heart. Discover your soul.”

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Cast

Chris O'Dowd
Dave Lovelace
Deborah Mailman
Gail
Jessica Mauboy
Julie
Shari Sebbens
Kay
Miranda Tapsell
Cynthia
Tory Kittles
Robby
Don Battee
Myron
Eka Darville
Hendo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wayne Blair
Writers: Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wayne Blair, shot by Warwick Thornton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Cezary Skubiszewski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dany Cooper shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Chris O'Dowd and Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Follow your heart. Discover your soul.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1673697 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Wayne Blair directs. Warwick Thornton behind the camera. Cezary Skubiszewski scores. Dany Cooper cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 14 years ago.
2Directed by Wayne Blair, shot by Warwick Thornton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Cezary Skubiszewski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Dany Cooper shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Chris O'Dowd and Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Follow your heart. Discover your soul.".
7IMDB entry: tt1673697 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 14 themes, including "vietnam war", "saigon", "musical", "biography".