Looking for Alibrandi

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Movie Info

Josie (Pia Miranda) is struggling to cope with her teenage existence. She lives with her single mother, Christina (Greta Scacchi), and attends a prestigious private school, where her snobbish classmates mock her Sicilian heritage. She contends with the dramas of teen romance, divided between John (Matthew Newton) and Jacob (Kick Gurry). When her family receives a visit from Michael (Anthony LaPaglia), her mother's former lover, Josie is overwhelmed when she discovers that he is also her father.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Kate Woods
Producer:

Robyn Kershaw
Runtime:

1h 42m
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Pia Miranda
Josie Alibrandi

Greta Scacchi
Christina Alibrandi

Anthony LaPaglia
Michael Andretti

Elena Cotta
Katia Alibrandi

Kerry Walker
Sister Louise

Kick Gurry
Jacob Coote

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Critic Reviews for Looking for Alibrandi

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October 26, 2001 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…

Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons
"a remarkably fresh, energetic celebration of youth and culture."

July 16, 2001

Mark Freeman
Critical Eye
It may be a little film, but it speaks from the heart.

May 22, 2001 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Andrew Howe
eFilmCritic.com

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Audience Reviews for Looking for Alibrandi

Jul 10, 2007

Great book, decent film

Lucy A Super Reviewer
Jul 08, 2007

Terrific comedy of an Italian-Australian schoolgirl's life with her relationships and fantasties that reminds me from my favourite US TV series' <i>Ally McBeal</i>. Pia Miranda does an excellent performance in this Aussie cult film.

Dean M Super Reviewer