Bathing Franky

Bathing Franky is a 2012 Australian film directed by Owen Elliott. The movie was released on 26 May 2012 and centers on a young man struggling to reconnect with his life after being released from prison.

Bathing Franky
Directed byOwen Elliott
Written byMichael Winchester
Produced byOwen Elliott, Michael Winchester
StarringJancita Day, Bree Desborough, Shaun Goss
CinematographyGavin Banks
Production
companies
76 Pictures, Purple Top Productions
Release date
  • 26 May 2012 (2012-05-26)

Synopsis

Ex-con Steve (Shaun Goss) is unable to entirely cope with his recent release from prison. He's not able to hold a successful relationship with his girlfriend (Bree Desborough) due to his past interactions with another man in prison. Steve tries to re-integrate into society by taking a job delivering "Meals on Wheels" to various people. Through this job he becomes acquainted with Rodney (Henri Szeps), who cares for his invalid mother (Maria Venuti), and with whom he develops a friendship.

Cast
  • Jancita Day as Young Franky
  • Bree Desborough as Susie
  • Shaun Goss as Steve
  • Brendan Madigan as Tommy
  • Alexander Spinks as Bindi
  • Letitia Sutherland as Donna
  • Henri Szeps as Rodney
  • Ben Tranter as Young Vincenzo
  • Maria Venuti as Franky
  • Michael Winchester as Raven

Production

Michael Winchester began writing the script over a ten-year period while working as a beef farmer in Australia.[1] Diarmid Heidenreich was initially cast as Steve,[2] but the role later went to Shaun Goss for unspecified reasons. Filming took place in 2009,[3] over a four-week period in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.[4][5]

Reception

Reviewers for Urban Cinefile gave positive reviews for Bathing Franky, both praising Venuti's acting.[6]

References
  1. "Beef farmer behind Bathing Franky film". ABC.net. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  2. "'Dougie' calls on his prison past". News.com.au. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  3. "Award-winning Australia indie film Bathy Franky at Centre of Contemporary Arts". The Cairns Post. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  4. "Independent movie to premier in Parramatta". Paramatta Sun. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  5. "Hunter locations give film highlights". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  6. "Review: Bathing Franky". Urban Cinefile. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
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