Essie Davis
2) The babadook
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Amelia is a single mother plagued by the violent death of her husband. When a disturbing storybook called Mister Babadook turns up at her house, she is forced to battle with her son's deep seated fear of a monster. Soon she discovers a sinister presence all around her.
3) Nitram
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story, Nitram is an isolated young man living with his parents in Australia until he meets an eccentric heiress. What follows is a gripping portrait of nihilism and violence.
4) Babyteeth
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When gravely ill teenager Milla falls deeply in love with petty drug dealer Moses, it's her parents' worst nightmare. But as Milla's first encounter with love brings her a new lust for life, things get difficult and traditional morals go out the window. Milla soon shows everyone in her circle, her parents, Moses, a sensitive music teacher, a promising child violinist, and a charmingly honest pregnant neighbor, how to live like there is nothing to...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
17-year-old Griet must work to support her family, so she becomes a maid in the house of Johannes Vermeer, where she attracts the master painter's attention. He is commissioned to paint Griet, and the result is one of the greatest paintings ever created.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Fern is a young farm girl who rescues the runt, Wilbur. Wilbur the pig is saved from certain death and Fern visits him every day at her Uncle Homer's farm. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house." Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction.