Plot
Anthony, a young reverend and his wife, Estella are on the way from England to Australia to minister to their flock. The bishop asks him to visit Norman, an eccentric artist prone to sexual depictions and requests that he voluntarily withdraw a controversial work call "Crucified Venus" from his show. The minister, who considers himself a progressive, is shocked at the amoral atmosphere surrounding the painter, his wife, and the three models living at his estate. The minister's wife is troubled also, and has to deal with latent sexual urges while trying to remain loyal to her husband.
Written by
John Duigan
Directed by
John Duigan
Crew
Production Countries
Australia, United Kingdom
Production Companies
Miramax, Sarah Radclyffe Productions - Sirens Limited, British Screen Finance Ltd, Samson Productions II
Languages
English
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations