Candy (2006 film)
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| Candy | |
|---|---|
| Image:Candy 2005 poster.jpg Promotional poster for Candy. | |
| Directed by | Neil Armfield |
| Produced by | Margaret Fink Emile Sherman |
| Written by | Neil Armfield Luke Davies |
| Starring | Heath Ledger Abbie Cornish Geoffrey Rush |
| Music by | Paul Charlier |
| Cinematography | Garry Phillips |
| Editing by | Dany Cooper |
| Distributed by | Renaissance Films |
| Release date(s) | 25 May 2006 |
| Running time | 116 min. (Australia) 108 min. (Hong Kong) |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Candy is a 2006 Australian romantic drama film, adapted from Luke Davies' novel entitled Candy: A Novel of Love and Addiction. Candy was directed by debut film-maker Neil Armfield and stars Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish and Geoffrey Rush.
Candy was released in Australia on 25 May 2006 and subsequently released around the world.
Tagline: More is never enough.
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[edit] Cast
| Principal Cast and Characters | |
|---|---|
| Heath Ledger | as Dan |
| Abbie Cornish | as Candy |
| Geoffrey Rush | as Casper |
| Noni Hazelhurst | as Elaine Wyatt |
| David Argue | as Lester |
| Paul Blackwell | as Phillip Dudley |
| Nathaniel Dean | as Paul Hillman |
[edit] Plot
A poet (Heath Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Abbie Cornish) who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle - and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
[edit] Festivals
- 2006 - Germany - Berlin International Film Festival
- 2006 - Hong Kong International Film Festival
- 2006 - Canada - Toronto International Film Festival
- 2006 - UK - London Film Festival
- 2006 - USA - Milwaukee International Film Festival
[edit] Awards
Won:
- 2006 Australian Writers Guild Awards: Feature Film - Adaptation (Luke Davies with Neil Armfield).
- 2006 Film Critics Circle of Australia: Best Actress in a Lead Role (Abbie Cornish), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Geoffrey Rush).
Nominated:
- 2006 Berlin International Film Festival: Golden Berlin Bear.
- 2006 Film Critics Circle of Australia: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Heath Ledger), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Noni Hazlehurst), Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Music Score.
- 2006 Australian Film Institute Awards: Best Film, Best Actress in a Leading Role (Abbie Cornish), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Heath Ledger), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Geoffrey Rush), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Noni Hazelhurst), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Production Design.
- 2006 Inside Film Awards: Best Actor (Heath Ledger), Best Actress (Abbie Cornish).
