Bruce Beresford

Biography

Born 08/16/1940

Perhaps the least lionized of the Australian New Wave filmmakers, Bruce Beresford has developed a reputation for drawing extraordinary performances from his actors, as well as enjoying great success making stage plays work on film. Much-acclaimed for historical dramas of social and moral conflict...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1991, received Genie for Best Director
In 1986, received Australian Neville Wran Award

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Production Photos

Bruce Beresford, Double Jeopardy (1999)

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Highlights

In 2000, Produced and directed the Bravo series "Aria & Pasta"
In 2000, Staged Los Angles Opera production of "Rigoletto"
In 1999, Co-directed (with Geoff Burton) and produced "Sydney: A Story of a City", a 41-minute docudrama in the large screen IMAX format; backed by the Sydney City Council, this breathtaking and unapologetic piece of propaganda seductively sold Sydney, the home of the 2000 Olympic Games

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Family & Companions

Benjamin Beresford: son (mother, Rhoisin Harrison; has worked in various capacities (e.g., production assistant, property assistant) on several of father's films)

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