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Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst

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In this documentary, reenactments, stock footage and animation are used to examine the life and murder of Australian socialite Florence Broadhurst, who became a successful wallpaper designer late in life. Born in 1899 in rural Queensland, Florence joined a singing group and toured Asia in the 1920s. Afterward, she moved to England, married and dabbled in painting before returning to Australia, achieving her greatest success with wallpaper before her unsolved murder in 1977.

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Sura Wood The Hollywood Reporter 01/26/2006
[A] thoroughly original, whimsical documentary bio with dramatic recreations, sly wit and animation by SV2, who created collage-like imagery. Go to Full Review Russell Edwards Variety 01/25/2006
A feisty faker is held up as a feminist idol, but her bloody death and exact source of her appeal remain a mystery. Go to Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile 08/16/2006
Gillian Armstrong's documentary is more than a tribute to a unique woman whose artistic impact is still felt today. With its tone echoing the essence of its central character and leading lady, the film is cheeky and irreverent, while remaining respectful Go to Full Review Film Threat 02/07/2006
3.5/5
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04/18/2016 An interesting Australian documentary about a little known female designer. Everything you ever wanted to know about wallpaper, with some murder and mystery along the way. S See more 06/03/2012 All to often the problem...Interesting subject matter, poorly executed See more 11/02/2008 Awesome doc about the life and work of the wall paper designer and maker. See more 07/26/2008 i hated the first part of this film - the angela anaconda-esque stuff was a really poor way to go through FB's really fascinating early life. the second part about her print factory in sydney was interesting but only by virtue of the subject matter. All in all, a pretty poor documentary of an incredible woman. See more 02/17/2008 This was an excellent documentry on the life of Florence Broadhurst. See more 06/13/2007 clever way to bring the famed designer back to life. Less interesting if you have already read the two bios on her though. See more Read all reviews
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Gillian Armstrong

Director

Judi Farr

Florence Broadhurst

Felicity Price

Young Florence

Katherine Thomson

Writer

Sue Clothier

Producer

Charles Hannah

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Synopsis In this documentary, reenactments, stock footage and animation are used to examine the life and murder of Australian socialite Florence Broadhurst, who became a successful wallpaper designer late in life. Born in 1899 in rural Queensland, Florence joined a singing group and toured Asia in the 1920s. Afterward, she moved to England, married and dabbled in painting before returning to Australia, achieving her greatest success with wallpaper before her unsolved murder in 1977.
Director
Gillian Armstrong
Producer
Sue Clothier, Charles Hannah
Screenwriter
Katherine Thomson
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 22m