Emerald City (1988)
- Directed by
- Michael Jenkins
- Genre
- drama film, comedy film
- Country
- Australia
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rated
- M
- Rating
- 5.9 of 10 from 15 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A screenwriter and his wife move to Sydney where they navigate the film industry and personal ambitions. The story follows their interactions with colleagues and family members in a world of creative compromise.
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What happens
Emerald City is a 1988 Australian comedy-drama film directed by Michael Jenkins, based on the 1987 play of the same name by David Williamson. Much of the play's dialogue is retained though discussion of off-stage characters is usually replaced with their appearance, and a more conventionally cinematic level and speed of dialogue is maintained. Also, the younger daughter Hannah is omitted. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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