Charmian Clift - Life Burns High

2024 · 80 min · Documentary

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.

Director: Rachel Lane
Writer: Rachel Lane
Released: June 12, 2024
Language: English

Cast

Marta Dusseldorp
Charmian’s Voice
Nadia Wheatley
Self
Susan Johnson
Self
Jane Caro
Self
Jim Horton
Self
Polly Samson
Self
Suzanne Chick
Self
Storry Walton
Self
Rodney Hall
Self
Thomas Keneally
Self
Richard Walsh
Self

Where to watch in the US

No US streaming, rental or purchase options listed right now. Check TMDB's watch page

Streaming data from JustWatch, via TMDB.