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- Christmess, the latest film from writer-director Heath Davis, fits firmly in the social realist mode.
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Nov 29, 2023 · Christmess, the latest film from writer-director Heath Davis, fits firmly in the social realist mode. Alcoholic ex-film star Chris (Steve Le Marquand) leaves rehab and moves into a halfway...
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Dec 4, 2023 · Christmess, the latest film from writer-director Heath Davis, fits firmly in the social realist mode. Read: New Christmas films to stream and at cinemas in 2023. Alcoholic ex-film star Chris (Steve Le Marquand) leaves rehab and moves into a halfway house with just over a week until Christmas.
Directed by Heath Davis. A once famous actor now performs as Santa Claus in a mall due to his alcoholism. After accidentally meeting his estranged daughter, he seeks help in order to win his daughter’s forgiveness. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
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- Bonsai Films, Crashhouse Productions (AU)
Nov 30, 2023 · Whilst films set around Christmas more often than not romanticise the holiday, there are still the occasional offerings that bathe in a downtrodden light that, for many, hits a far more realistic note. In the case of Christmess, writer/director Heath Davis perhaps leans a little too heavily into the downward spiral of his main character ...
Nov 28, 2023 · Predominantly filmed in Campbelltown in outer Western Sydney, Christmess explores many social issues. Alcohol and substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness, and broken homes. “We filmed in a housing commission and I always say that it’s a compassion movie about people helping each other getting through the tough times.”
Christmess is the major miracle independent Australian cinema needs. Full Review | Dec 12, 2023. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies &...
An independent Australian film, Christmess is written and directed by Heath Davis. Davis began writing an “authentic” Christmas film after Christmas 2020 when he spent time in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic without work or family, and watched a lot of “bad Christmas films”.
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