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Director:
Rolf de Heer
Writers:
Heather Rose (written by)
Frederick Stahl (written by)
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Release Date:
22 October 1998 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A love triangle? Depends on you point of view really... more
Plot:
A woman trapped in a twisted body from her bouts with the debilitating cerebral palsy communicates with the world via her computer with a voice box... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
A true vision into an unknown realm more (11 total)

Cast

 
John Brumpton ... Eddie
Danny Cowles ... Joe
Catherine Fitzgerald ... Dogface
Susie Fraser ... Social Worker
Carmel Johnson ... Temporary Carer
Joey Kennedy ... Madelaine
Phil MacPherson ... Trev

Rena Owen ... Rix
Heather Rose ... Julia
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Directed by
Rolf de Heer 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Rolf de Heer  written by
Heather Rose  written by
Frederick Stahl  written by

Produced by
Rolf de Heer .... producer
Giuseppe Pedersoli .... producer
Domenico Procacci .... producer
 
Original Music by
Graham Tardif 
 
Cinematography by
Tony Clark 
 
Film Editing by
Tania Nehme 
 
Production Design by
Beverly Freeman 
 
Art Direction by
Beverly Freeman 
 
Costume Design by
Beverly Freeman 
 
Makeup Department
Beverly Freeman .... hair stylist
Beverly Freeman .... makeup artist
 
Production Management
Julie Ryan .... production manager
 
Sound Department
Duncan Thompson .... sound design recordist
Duncan Thompson .... sound recordist
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Matthew Nettheim .... still photographer
Judd Overton .... clapper loader
Mike Smith .... grip
Trevor Toune .... gaffer
 
Other crew
Mojgan Khadem .... continuity
Trudy Talbot .... production accountant
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Aime-moi telle que je suis (Canada: French title) [fr]
Astu elämääni (Finland) [fi]
Balla la mia canzone (Italy) [it]
Dance Me to My Song (France) [fr]
Dance Me to My Song (Finland) [fi]
Hazme bailar mi canción (Spain) [es]
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Runtime:
101 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Certification:
USA:Not Rated | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Spain:18
Filming Locations:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia more
Company:
Vertigo Productions Pty. Ltd. more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The title comes from a poem written by scriptwriter Frederick Stahl. He was a friend of Heather Rose and the poem appeared in an early draft of the script. It reads: "Whatever fate may thrust at me. I'll never be the same. I've had less fear of times to be. Since first I heard your name. I need to feel secure from harm. I will not keep you long. Please hold me tight within your arm. And dance me to my song." more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Heather Rose Goes to Cannes (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Kizungu more

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A true vision into an unknown realm, 18 September 2004
Author: Theatrefella from Los Angeles, Calif.

I saw this film at the Telluride film festival in 98 or 99. This film has never left me. Making critical comments on this film is simply foolish. The director and Heather filmed this film over a 5 year period due to the physical limitations of the writer/actress. This was a labor of love and inspiration. This was a project that stunningly provides an impeccable vision into a kind of life that is led by some of our fellow human beings that the rest of us would prefer to deny. Some of the comments have indicated that they were uncomfortable or that they did not get it or they didn't not care for the gratuitous moments of the film. Well tough. This is reality, the pain of body, mind and spirit and the conquering of these trials by a monumental demonstration of power, creativity and fortitude that those of us defined as "normal" can not hope to understand or match. This film is a must see for any young person or adult who wants or needs an amazing reality check. This film is a vehicle to tell a story of freedom and unquenched intellect trapped but not surrendered.

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