Memoir of a Snail

Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s tale of separated twins in 1970s Australia is a funny and moving stop-motion triumph.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Adam Elliot

  • With

    Sarah Snook, Eric Bana, Jacki Weaver

  • Australia 2024. 94min

  • Courtesy of

    Anton

  • Language

    English

Access information

Relaxed screening:
Friday 18 October 18:20

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Introduction

Twins Grace and Gilbert are separated as children due to tragic circumstances; Grace goes to live with a ‘swinger’ couple, while Gilbert is ensconced with a religious fundamentalist family. Then Grace’s life changes when she meets old Pinkie, who has ‘done it all’ – from making love to John Denver to playing ping pong with Fidel Castro. Elliot’s latest revels in its distinctive wit to produce an offbeat masterpiece.

Justin Johnson

Content warning

Contains distressing scenes.

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