A true story about death and responsibility.
In October 1997, a young and beautiful law student at the Australian National University killed her engineer boyfriend by knocking him out with the date-rape drug Rohypnol and then injecting him with a lethal dose of heroin. Over the weeks beforehand, she had told many people she was planning to kill herself or her boyfriend or both of them. Nobody stopped her.
Based on the true story that captivated Australia and was the basis for the best-selling novel by celebrated author Helen Garner. A beautifully told tale of a shocking crime and a community of young and aspirational students that allowed it to happen. Developed through Screen Australia and at the Binger Film Institute.
Writer / director: Sotiris Dounoukos and Matt Rubinstein
Genre: Thriller Tragedy
Producer: Sue Murray, Fandango Australia
Closer
Blood. Revenge. Love.
Two brothers, adrift and reeling since the death of their father, search for the drunk driver who killed him and is released from prison today.
A tense, atmospheric revenge drama told in a raw minimalist style with performance at its core. This is a road movie that spirals deep into the dark heart of a city and a family. Developed through Film Victoria, Australia.
Director: Sotiris Dounoukos
Writer: Matt Rubinstein
Genre: Suspense drama
Producer: Yaman Films
Irini
An unexpected family reunion unleashes a painful past, and the promise of a new beginning.
In a small Greek village in the early hours of the morning, the family matriarch, Irini (70), dies suddenly. Irini is the delicate study of how three generations of men from this family come together for the funeral and face the fears and memories that betray their deep need to connect with each other.
An intimate and beautifully told tale that spans three countries, and peers into the lives of the lead characters to explore the human need and struggle to connect. Developed through Screen Australia, ScreenACT and at the Equinox Filmlab, France.
Director: Sotiris Dounoukos
Writers: Sotiris Dounoukos and Louise Petre
Genre: Family drama
Producer: Nestani Films
