 | Show me the Magic“All cinema is a deception – a beautiful deception”
Don McAlpine ACS ASC
Synopsis (PDF)
Show me the Magic takes us on an enthralling journey into the life
and work of legendary Australian cinematographer Don McAlpine. The filmmaker
secured rare access to the usually closed behind-the-scenes world that Don
inhabits during his 50th film, X-Men Origins: Wolverinewith Gavin Hood and Hugh Jackman, and on the set of Mental,directed by P.J. Hogan, (Peter Pan). This is Don’s 53rd film and his
first digital feature. His career includes such seminal films as Patriot
Games, Predator, Peter Pan, Mrs Doubtfire, Romeo+Juliet, Moulin Rouge! and The
Chronicles of Nania: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Show me the Magic tells the story of Don's journey from a one-horse town in outback New South Wales to the
heights of Hollywood, weaving historical archive with Don's own personal
collection and behind the scenes footage. Directors Bruce Beresford
and Gillian Armstrong recall highlights from Don’s remarkable Australian career
including the iconic Breaker Morant and My Brilliant Career. We
meet Paul Mazursky who gave him his big break in Hollywood with Tempestand Down and Out in Beverley Hills. Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
take us behind the scenes of their two iconic films with Don, Romeo + Julietand Moulin Rouge! Show me the Magic will engage and delight anyone who has ever been
touched by the magic of movies. For more information, including photo gallery and Electronic Press Kit – visit http://www.virgoproductions.com.au/showmethemagic To purchase Show Me The Magic – visit ABC Commercial
Directed By Cathy Henkel Produced by Cathy Henkel (Virgo Productions) and Trish Lake (Freshwater Pictures) Produced in association with Screen Queensland and Screen Australia, Studio (Australia’s art & entertainment channel), Deluxe and Panavision. |
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