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A Girl’s Own Story (1983) | Criteria

Poster for A Girl’s Own Story

Jane Campion

A Girl’s Own Story

A Girl's Own Story

Australia / English / 1983 / 27m

Letterboxd: 3.36/5·2.2K ratings·680 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

This early short from director Jane Campion concerns a group of teenage girls in the 1960s.

Included in
Female Gaze: Women Directors + Women Cinematographers
Position 43
Included in
Directed by Jane Campion
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorJane Campion

WriterJane Campion

CinematographerSally Bongers

Composer

EditorChristopher Lancaster

Cast

Gabrielle Shorneggas Pam

Geraldine Haywoodas Stella

Marina Knightas Gloria

John Goddenas Graeme

Joanne Gabbeas Sister

Colleen Fitzpatrickas Mother

Paul Chubbas Father

Jane Edwardsas Deidre

Cynthia Turneras Nun 1

Valda Diamondas Nun 2

Katharine Cullenas Little Pam

Double Feature

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