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My Brilliant Career

Sybylla Melvyn is an independent young woman who soon after arriving to live with her grandmother, and aunt announces she'll never marry and plans on having a career instead. She attracts the interest of several suitors; bumbling Englishman Frank Hawdon, her handsome neighbour, the handsome young farmer, Harry Beecham, who she's attracted to.

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Judy Davis
Sybylla Melvyn
Sam Neill
Harry Beecham
Wendy Hughes
Aunt Helen

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Awards

  • 1981 - Oscar - Best Costume Design - nominated
  • 1981 - Golden Globe - Best Foreign Film - nominated
  • 1979 - Palme d'Or - - nominated
  • 1981 - Cinematographer of the Year - - winner

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