Charmian Clift - Life Burns High (2024)

Charmian Clift was one of the finest writers Australia has ever produced, with her popular touch which led hundreds of thousands of readers eagerly anticipating her weekly Sydney Morning Herald newspaper column. Her life imitated art with all the hallmarks of a compelling novel. She had movie star looks, a brilliant writing career and a passionate, creative and tumultuous marriage to fellow Australian writer, George Johnston. Yet the sacrifice of security for the bohemian romance of life on the Greek island of Hydra with its famous friends, including Leonard Cohen; and the parties, the drinking, the love affairs and poverty, led to her early death.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Marta Dusseldorp

Charmian’s Voice

N

Nadia Wheatley

Self

S

Susan Johnson

Self

Jane Caro

Self

J

Jim Horton

Self

P

Polly Samson

Self

S

Suzanne Chick

Self

S

Storry Walton

Self

R

Rodney Hall

Self

Thomas Keneally

Self

R

Richard Walsh

Self

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