South Solitary

South Solitary (2010)

  • 71% of critics liked it
    (17 reviews)

  • 25% want to see it
    (1,264 ratings)

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By
Shirley Barrett
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
Film Victoria

Critic Reviews

  • Anton Bitel, Eye for Film

    a moody period piece whose titular location is all at once tangibly real and evocatively figurative.

  • Tim Martain, The Mercury

    It is a beautiful thing to watch, even if the pacing feels a bit lopsided.

  • Giles Hardie, Sydney Morning Herald

    South Solitary is perfect for those who prize art for its own sake and a perfect example of why the rest of Australia is afraid of Australian films.

  • Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald

    It was Shirley Barrett who discovered Miranda Otto's gift for screen comedy and it is Barrett who is responsible for its re-emergence. It's been in hiding for a long time.

  • Julie Rigg, MovieTime, ABC Radio National

    South Solitary walks a fine line between tender drama and rueful comedy. As with all good tightrope acts, you can't take your eyes away for a minute.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Nicki M


    Not at all the type of movie I would normally choose, but I loved "Love Serenade", and I was interested to see this one by the same director, and also starring Miranda Otto. This is set in the 1920's and follows the story of a single woman in her 30's who goes to… More

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