Sleeping Beauty

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Synopsis

Death-haunted, quietly reckless, Lucy is a young university student who takes a job as a Sleeping Beauty. In the Sleeping Beauty Chamber old men seek an erotic experience that requires Lucy’s absolute submission. This unsettling task starts to bleed into Lucy’s daily life and she develops an increasing need to know what happens to her when she is asleep.

Cast

Emily Browning
Rachael Blake
Michael Dorman
Ewen Leslie
Chris Haywood
Peter Carroll

Filmmakers

Director: Julia Leigh
Writer: Julia Leigh
Producer: Jessica Brentnall

Accolades

Julia Leigh has a new, fully confident cinema voice. Sleeping Beauty thrilled and excited me
Jane Campion

Official Selection – In Competition
Cannes Film Festival 2011
Sydney Film Festival 2011