Somersault
A catastrophic fall-out with her mum sends Heidi (Cornish, Bright Star) fleeing on a charter coach to frosty Jindabyne. Beautiful and fragile, Heidi searches for work, shelter and companionship in the alpine town, and finds hard partying and hook-ups. In a packed bar, she catches the eye of Joe (Sam Worthington), a local who takes her back to the Siesta Motel. His emotional reserve contrasts her vulnerability, and he’s captivated but wary of her intensity. Hypnotic, tactile, and memorably scored by Decoder Ring, Somersault (SFF 2004) won all 13 categories at the 2004 AFI Awards. Now lovingly restored, this landmark of contemporary Australian cinema will seep under your skin.
Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.
Special Guests
Cate Shortland is an Australian director and screenwriter. A graduate of the University of Sydney and AFTRS, Shortland went on to direct numerous shorts and features. Feature credits include: her award-winning debut Somersault (2004), which premiered at Cannes; Lore (SFF 2012), premiering In Competition at Sydney Film Festival and, afterwards, winning the Audience Award at Locarno Film Festival; Berlin Syndrome (2017); and Black Widow (2021). TV credits include: The Secret Life of Us, and The Silence.
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