Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
Directing | Michael Blakemore | Director |
Writing | Michael Blakemore | Writer |
Writing | Anton Chekhov | Author |
Production | Robin Dalton | Producer |
Sound | Peter Best | Original Music Composer |
Camera | Stephen F. Windon | Director of Photography |
Editing | Nicholas Beauman | Editor |
Production | Alison Barrett | Casting |
Art | Lawrence Eastwood | Production Design |
Art | Donna Brown | Set Decoration |
Costume & Make-Up | Wendy Chuck | Costume Design |
Costume & Make-Up | Lesley Rouvray | Makeup Artist |
Costume & Make-Up | Lesley Rouvray | Makeup Supervisor |
Costume & Make-Up | David Vawser | Hairstylist |
Costume & Make-Up | David Vawser | Makeup Artist |
Camera | Frank Flick | Second Assistant Camera |
Lighting | Reg Garside | Gaffer |
Camera | Warren Grieef | Key Grip |
Camera | Marc Spicer | Camera Operator |