The Turning (2013 film)


The Turning is a 2013 Australian anthology film based on a 2005 collection of short stories by Tim Winton. It premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 3 August 2013. It was nominated for the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film, and was screened in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.

Cast

18 directors worked on the film, including Mia Wasikowska, David Wenham, and Stephen Page who made their directorial debuts. Initially, Cate Blanchett also intended to direct before switching to an acting role, with Simon Stone taking her place behind the camera.

The Turning Ensemble

FOG
FAMILY
DAMAGED GOODS
SAND
LONG, CLEAR VIEW
COCKLESHELL
SMALL MERCIES
THE TURNING
REUNION
COMMISSION
ABBREVIATION
BONER McPHARLIN'S MOLL
DEFENDER
BIG WORLD
ACQUIFER
IMMUNITY
ON HER KNEES
ASH WEDNESDAY
The Turning was heavily cut down and rearranged for broadcast on ABC1, debuting on 23 February 2014. Running for approximately 90 minutes, only eight of the original 17 stories were included: "Reunion", "Aquifer", "On Her Knees", "The Turning", "Long, Clear View", "Commission", "Cockleshell", and "Sand". The remaining nine stories were made available online as multi-platform ABC iView content.

Reception

The Turning received positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an approval rating of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 27 reviews.

Awards and nominations