From Writer/Director Rosetta Cook
I wrote The Last Tango in Sunnybank to gain more experience in directing drama. I had an idea for feature based on a similar premise to The Last Tango in Sunnybank and I thought it would be great to explore that in a short form first of all. When I was unable to secure government funding to make the film, I was so passionate about making it I went ahead anyway. I raised money with the help of 2ballerinas and friends through fundraiser performances to help cover camera costs, and the cast, crew and creative team have generously donated their time and talents.
Having danced tango for many years I am fascinated by the passion and dedication people from all walks of life bring to this dance form. In tango every dance is improvised and holds the potential of being a beautiful shared moment between two people. Tango dancers seek the partner that is "perfect" for each of them. Its not about technique, its about some inexplicable feeling of oneness with their partner. It can be an ephemeral thing, there for one dance, gone the next. I have taken this tango quest as a metaphor for the main character, Natalie’s search for more passion in her life. So, just as in real life we seek the perfect partner. But is there such a thing?
Full Production Credits
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Writer Director Producer |
Rosetta Cook |
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Director of Photography |
Simon Gray |
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Lucy |
Ruby Green |
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Natalie |
Sandra Godde |
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Alexander |
Michael Campbell |
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Musicians |
Moshlo Shaw and George Valenti |
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Cleaner |
Fran Co Beng |
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Tango Men |
Roland Adeney |
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Arthur Cloumassis |
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Dan Crestini |
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Nigel Douglas |
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Renato Langersek |
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Davide Ostini |
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Trevor Peach |
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Conrad Sernia |
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Michael Sheppard |
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Paul Stevens |
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Charles Wilson |
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Laurence Yates |
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Spikey |
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Arnold Hanegraaf |
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Composer |
Carla Thackrah |
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Sound Design |
Adrian Green |
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Colour Grade |
Tom Waugh |
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Art Department |
Rosetta Cook |
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John Haag |
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Miriam Hamner |
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Billy Shannon |
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Natalie’s red dress |
Leigh Buchanan |
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Costumes |
Rosetta Cook |
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1st Assistant Director |
Carla Thackrah |
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Camera assistant |
Wenyan Ju |
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Gaffers |
Anishka Jayasing |
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Mitchell Macrae |
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Emanuele Pica |
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Sound Recordists |
Lachlan Simpson |
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Michael Leo |
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Joseph Kendall |
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Natalies hair |
Elia Massimini |
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Make Up and Hair |
Amanda Reick |
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Rose Hewartson |
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Suchona Chowdhury |
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Stills Photography |
Renato Langerseek |
Music
"El desierto"
Written and composed by Lhasa De Sela and Yves Desrosiers
Performed by Lhasa De Sela
Published by Licensed Éditions Kaligram and Éditions Audiogramme
Courtesy of Les Disques Audiogramme inc.
"Luna de Suburbia"
by Moshlo Shaw and George Valenti courtesy Doyna
A special thank you to
2ballerinas students, Adrian Green, Carla Thackrah, Moshlo Shaw, Jamel Osta, Michelle Giammichele, Brisbane Tangonuts, Trevor Green, Fleur and John Cook, Ditto Dancewear, Little Workers Clothing, Libertine Perfumes, Gerties Bar, Green Tangerine, Nak Hair, Lisa O’Neil, Elia Massimini, Billy Shannon, Steve Bowerman, Jan Rae, Nik Hills, Claudjia Lecompte, Blochs, Maiocchi, Nak Hair, Matched Image, Through the Looking Glass, Helen Pearce, Ann Parnell, Marilyn Pemberton, Peta Harvey, Judy MacSporran, Deborah Longmore
In association with
© Rosetta Cook 2011