Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)
Teenager's ghostly guide to lesbian love.
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About Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)
Released: 2020
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
Run time: 1h 23m
Cast
Sophie Hawkshaw, Zoe Terakes, Marta Dusseldorp, Julia Billington, Bridie Connell
About Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)
"Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)" is a delightful Australian rom-com. Directed and written by Monica Zanetti, the movie was released in 2020. The storyline revolves around 17-year-old school captain Ellie, who is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate, Abbie. Ellie is struggling to come out to her mother, on top of preparing a speech in honor of her recently deceased Aunt Tara. Then she is visited by Tara's ghost who is on a mission to assist Ellie through her troubling times.
Making / Production
The movie took shape under the masterful direction of Monica Zanetti. It was produced by MahVeen Shahraki and Patrick James, with Daniel Bolt and Shaun Compton Ross stepping in as executive producers, while Zanetti also has screenplay credits. The charming innuendos, combined with witty punch-lines, evokes the struggles of coming to terms with sexuality, making it a lighthearted yet impactful watch.
Actors
- Sophie Hawkshaw: She plays the lead role of Ellie. Hawkshaw brilliantly portrays the character's confusion and anxiety as a teenager and does justice to her character's roller-coaster emotional journey.
- Zoe Terakes: Zoe plays Abbie, Ellie's classmate. She brings the character to life with her compelling acting skills, showcasing Abbie as a confident, charming, and somewhat rebellious girl.
- Marta Dusseldorp: She essays the role of Aunt Tara, Ellie's dead aunt. Dusseldorp beautifully weaves the character's posthumous guidance and is the comedic relief in the film.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film made its debut at the Mardi Gras Film Festival in Sydney in 2020.
- "Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)" is Monica Zanetti's debut feature film.
Music, Soundtrack
- Songs from artists like Alex the Astronaut and Jack Colwell beautifully elevate the mood and emotions of various scenes.
- The movie features an original score by composer Clemency Forgue who took a warm, intimate approach that agrees with the light and humorous tone of the film.
About Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)
Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt) is an Australian romantic comedy about a high schooler navigating love and coming out with ghostly guidance.
