Judy & Punch
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Synopsis
In the anarchic town of Seaside, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering, but Punch's ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy. Judy, after suffering a violent beating, teams up with a band of outcast heretics to enact revenge on Punch and the entire town.
Context & Trivia
The film is a live-action reinterpretation of the traditional British "Punch and Judy" puppet show, which has its roots in the 17th-century Italian commedia dell'arte. Originally, the characters of Punch and Judy were marionettes, but later evolved into glove puppets to accommodate their violent movements. The film inverts the traditional narrative, which has often been criticized for its violence and outdated gender roles, by focusing on Judy's perspective and her quest for revenge. The puppets featured in the film are marionettes, reflecting the original form of the show.
Direction
Mirrah Foulkes
Writing
Mirrah Foulkes, Eddy Moretti, Lucy Punch, Tom Punch
Cast
Mia Wasikowska, Damon Herriman, Benedict Hardie, Terry Norris, Don Bridges, Tom Budge, Eddie Baroo, Michael M. Foster, Virginia Gay, Gillian Jones, Lucy Honigman, Brenda Palmer, Phillip McInnes, Xavier Gouault, Kiruna Stamell, Alice Ansara, Daisy Axon, Amy Christian, Jacek Koman, David Bowe, Michael Papas
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