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      Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst

      2006 1h 22m Documentary List
      Reviews 71% 500+ Ratings Audience Score In this documentary, reenactments, stock footage and animation are used to examine the life and murder of Australian socialite Florence Broadhurst, who became a successful wallpaper designer late in life. Born in 1899 in rural Queensland, Florence joined a singing group and toured Asia in the 1920s. Afterward, she moved to England, married and dabbled in painting before returning to Australia, achieving her greatest success with wallpaper before her unsolved murder in 1977. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member An interesting Australian documentary about a little known female designer. Everything you ever wanted to know about wallpaper, with some murder and mystery along the way. S Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review mike v An interesting Australian documentary about a little known female designer. Everything you ever wanted to know about wallpaper, with some murder and mystery as well. S Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member All to often the problem...Interesting subject matter, poorly executed Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Awesome doc about the life and work of the wall paper designer and maker. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member i hated the first part of this film - the angela anaconda-esque stuff was a really poor way to go through FB's really fascinating early life. the second part about her print factory in sydney was interesting but only by virtue of the subject matter. All in all, a pretty poor documentary of an incredible woman. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member This was an excellent documentry on the life of Florence Broadhurst. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Sura Wood Hollywood Reporter [A] thoroughly original, whimsical documentary bio with dramatic recreations, sly wit and animation by SV2, who created collage-like imagery. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Russell Edwards Variety A feisty faker is held up as a feminist idol, but her bloody death and exact source of her appeal remain a mystery. Jan 25, 2006 Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile Gillian Armstrong's documentary is more than a tribute to a unique woman whose artistic impact is still felt today. With its tone echoing the essence of its central character and leading lady, the film is cheeky and irreverent, while remaining respectful Aug 16, 2006 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 7, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis In this documentary, reenactments, stock footage and animation are used to examine the life and murder of Australian socialite Florence Broadhurst, who became a successful wallpaper designer late in life. Born in 1899 in rural Queensland, Florence joined a singing group and toured Asia in the 1920s. Afterward, she moved to England, married and dabbled in painting before returning to Australia, achieving her greatest success with wallpaper before her unsolved murder in 1977.
      Director
      Gillian Armstrong
      Producer
      Mark Hamlyn
      Screenwriter
      Katherine Thomson
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 22m