The getting of wisdom, producer, Phillip Adams ; screenplay, Eleanor Witcombe ; director, Bruce Beresford
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The getting of wisdom, producer, Phillip Adams ; screenplay, Eleanor Witcombe ; director, Bruce Beresford
Language
eng
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Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
The getting of wisdom
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
793850463
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producer, Phillip Adams ; screenplay, Eleanor Witcombe ; director, Bruce Beresford
Runtime
97
Summary
The suffocating repressiveness of the Victorian era is superbly realized by director Bruce Beresford in The Getting of Wisdom. Thirteen-year-old Laura, an incorrigible free spirit from the Australian outback, is enrolled in a prestigious girl's boarding school. The indoctrination process is a rough one, and Laura very nearly loses her individuality and sense of self-worth. When she does mature, however, it is on her terms, and not the school's
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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