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When the Camera Stopped Rolling

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Lilias Fraser: a pioneer of Australian cinema who overcame huge personal challenges to make over forty films in her lifetime. Her youngest daughter, cinematographer Jane Castle ACS, tells her mother's story and that of their relationship using the rich textures of an unseen part of Australia's cinematic history and her own highly personal cinematography. Tenacious, enthusiastic and ambitious, Lilias overcame huge systemic and personal obstacles in her lifetime. Like many pioneers, however, early childhood trauma drove her, and her life began to unravel over time. Becoming trapped in a destructive marriage then struggling with alcohol and single motherhood, Lilias's trademark determination finally met its limits. When the Camera Stopped Rolling documents both this trailblazing mother-daughter filmmaking team and the intergenerational trauma that was its shadow. Balancing meticulous archival research with searing honesty and set against stunning visuals, Jane interweaves their struggles and triumphs with clarity and compassion.

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Jim Schembri jimschembri.com Remarkable, deftly made & deeply personal...serves as a rescue mission for the legacy of Lilias Fraser, saving her accomplishments from the obscurity fated to them by a system that still struggles to value the contribution of women to Australian film. Rated: 3.5/5 May 2, 2022 Full Review Christine Westwood FILMINK (Australia) the synchronicities between mother and daughter, so unlike yet so connected, will give you goose bumps. Rated: 17/20 Apr 26, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laurie F A very personal and deeply moving documentary. Much more than an exploration of her mothers work, Jane digs deep into her family's dynamics and her relationship with film making, the artistic process and mother/daughter ties. It's beautifully crafted and emotionally powerful, historically important and just plain great. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jane Castle

Director

Lilias Fraser

Self

Jane Castle

Narrator

Jane Castle

Screenwriter

Pat Fiske

Producer

Jane Castle

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Synopsis Lilias Fraser: a pioneer of Australian cinema who overcame huge personal challenges to make over forty films in her lifetime. Her youngest daughter, cinematographer Jane Castle ACS, tells her mother's story and that of their relationship using the rich textures of an unseen part of Australia's cinematic history and her own highly personal cinematography. Tenacious, enthusiastic and ambitious, Lilias overcame huge systemic and personal obstacles in her lifetime. Like many pioneers, however, early childhood trauma drove her, and her life began to unravel over time. Becoming trapped in a destructive marriage then struggling with alcohol and single motherhood, Lilias's trademark determination finally met its limits. When the Camera Stopped Rolling documents both this trailblazing mother-daughter filmmaking team and the intergenerational trauma that was its shadow. Balancing meticulous archival research with searing honesty and set against stunning visuals, Jane interweaves their struggles and triumphs with clarity and compassion.
Director
Jane Castle
Producer
Pat Fiske
Screenwriter
Jane Castle
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 15m