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Vermilion
Written and directed by Dorthe Scheffmann

Darcy (Jennifer Ward-Lealand), a composer, sees colours when she plays musical notes.  When she notices her usually subtle colours changing to an intense red - she realises a profound change is upon her.  Over a summer month as the house and garden resonate with the bustle of a wedding, Darcy creates for herself a time of music and reflection that help her make a final choice.

Vermilion tells the story of a group of women who are close to each other - mothers, daughters, friends and neighbours.  Some of their relationships are good and some are broken.

 



 

            CAST
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
   Darcy
Theresa Healey
   Sarah
Emily Campbell
   Zoe
Goretti Chadwick
   Sila
Peter Feeney
   Peter
Fasitua Amosa
   Bjorn
Guy Montgomery
   Frank
Will Wallace
   David
Tiger-Lily Cocker-Lemalie
   Issy
Isobel Dryburgh
   Luce
Deidre O'Connor
   Beth
Ian Mune
   priest
Michael Hurst
   smoking man
Pusi Urale
   Malia
Leiola Matthews
   Losefina
Fiona Edgar
   Mary
Ross Harper
   Brian
Richie Grbyz
   Mike
Anna Thomas
   Alice
Victor Grbic
   MC
Rhyaan Burgen
   Lilly
Claire Duncan
   Ophelia
 
 
Shakila Wasasala
   Phoebe
Kristina Cavit
   Ruthie
Waimarie Stone
   Tracey
Veronica Crackford-Pound
   Veronica
Poppy Cavanaugh-Briggs
   flower girl
Trinity Tapu
   flower girl
Zara Stevenson
   flower girl
 
CREW
Producers
   Nik Beachman
  Michele Fantl
  Paul Scantlebury
  Dorthe Scheffmann
Director
   Dorthe Scheffmann
Writer
   Dorthe Scheffmann
Composers
   Keith Ballantyne
  Don McGlashan
Cinematographer
   Maria Ines Manchego
Editor
   Peter Roberts
 
New Zealand theatrical release 8 November 2018
Region 4 DVD release 20 February 2019







Darcy tells her daughter Zoe that her synesthesia is changing.

The news she gets from her doctor is not good.

Leaving the doctor's office, Darcy bums a cigarette from a man outside.




Sarah gets Darcy to talk about what she's experiencing.

Darcy chooses Peter to act as her "priest", to help her figure things out.

It's Zoe's wedding day!

A moment shared while Zoe's friends dress for the wedding.

Zoe and Frank walk down the aisle.

Darcy has made a decision.



REVIEWS

Stuff:  "Jennifer Ward-Lealand's finest hour-and-a-half ... very much a showcase for one of our finest actors.  Jennifer Ward-Lealand is outstanding ... Vermilion is an absorbing drama illuminated by talent that needs and deserves more moments in the spotlight like this"

NZ Herald:  "wonderfully thoughtful, deliberate film ... Everything feels carefully constructed ... The love and care invested is evident ... Jennifer Ward-Lealand is perfectly cast as Darcy ... Which brings me to Ward-Lealand's performance.  Layered, assured and fascinating, it's also sensual"

NewstalkZB:  "an absolutely joy to watch ... Jennifer Ward-Lealand is absolutely extraordinary in this film ... I just felt like I was watching a very unique character, and that is really the greatest compliment I can give"

Metro:  ***** "a wise, sweet, moving film ... Chadwick, Healey, Campbell and especially Ward-Lealand fall upon their roles with hungry cries.  I can't remember when I've seen this many strong, compex, well-realised women - especially older women - in a New Zealand film ... This is a sweet, wise, moving film"


 
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