If you enjoy beautiful time period films, then this one is a must see.
Oscar and Lucinda, masterfully directed by Gillian Armstrong, (Little
Women), is the story of Oscar, a priest (the amazing Ralph Fiennes)
who gambles discreetly and donates his winnings to help the poor.
Lucinda (the fabulous Cate Blanchett) an unconventional Australian
glass factory owner and also a gambling addict, who meets Oscar
over an innocent, yet life changing game of cards. Blanchett absolutely
sparkles in this role, which is one of her best performances and also
one of her first films. Ciaran Hinds, has a wonderful supporting actor
role, along with Tom Wilkinson, both among my personal favorites. I
happen to adore all kinds of glass and especially art glass, so I was in
heaven with the scenes pertaining to Lucinda's 19th century glass
factory. Breathtaking cinematography, gorgeous scenes of New South
Wales and excellent musical score add to the great features of this
story of chance and faith.
***vintage glass paperweight, Willow's collection
Oscar and Lucinda, masterfully directed by Gillian Armstrong, (Little
Women), is the story of Oscar, a priest (the amazing Ralph Fiennes)
who gambles discreetly and donates his winnings to help the poor.
Lucinda (the fabulous Cate Blanchett) an unconventional Australian
glass factory owner and also a gambling addict, who meets Oscar
over an innocent, yet life changing game of cards. Blanchett absolutely
sparkles in this role, which is one of her best performances and also
one of her first films. Ciaran Hinds, has a wonderful supporting actor
role, along with Tom Wilkinson, both among my personal favorites. I
happen to adore all kinds of glass and especially art glass, so I was in
heaven with the scenes pertaining to Lucinda's 19th century glass
factory. Breathtaking cinematography, gorgeous scenes of New South
Wales and excellent musical score add to the great features of this
story of chance and faith.
***vintage glass paperweight, Willow's collection
