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- Utterly bonkers but also sort of brilliant, Judy & Punch creates an origin story for the traditional British puppet show (usually known as Punch and Judy,) resulting in a tonally complex comedy-drama about spousal abuse, infant mortality and misogyny told with magic tricks, puppets and slapstick.
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Jun 5, 2020 · The actress-turned-filmmaker offers an intriguingly anachronistic take on the origin of the traditional British Punch and Judy puppet shows, mixing influences ranging from a Leonard Cohen song to one of the most famous lines from “ Gladiator ” within its 17th-century setting.
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A 16th-century puppeteer seeks revenge against her drunken and abusive husband after an unforgivable act of violence.
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- Mia Wasikowska
- Mirrah Foulkes
- Comedy
Jun 4, 2020 · Presenting violence as a contagion and mob mentality as its superspreader, “Judy & Punch” courts equilibrium between domestic-abuse comedy and vicious morality tale.
- Mirrah Foulkes
- Jeannette Catsoulis
- 105 min
A feminist retelling, a dark comedy, and an adaptation of a puppet show, Judy & Punch takes the opportunity to give voice to the voiceless, like so many fairy tales do. Full Review | Feb 21, 2022
Judy and Punch is a 2019 Australian period black comedy film written and directed by Mirrah Foulkes in her feature directorial debut, based on a story by Foulkes, Eddy Moretti, Lucy Punch, and Tom Punch.
Jun 3, 2020 · ‘Judy and Punch’ Review: Mia Wasikowska Leads a Dark, Python-esque Retelling of a Puppet Classic. Mirrah Foulkes’ confident debut turns the age-old puppet story into an off-kilter...
Jun 5, 2020 · In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering, but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.
