Episode #87 | Sarah Legg

Cinema Australia

WA-based filmmaker Sarah Legg joins the Cinema Australia Podcast to discuss her new film, Cherubhead - one of the most unique, beautiful, intriguing, and thought-provoking Australian films you're ever likely to see. Here’s the synopsis: Marie Annette, a virtuous socialite invites orphan Ellie to a holiday home in the hopes of adopting her. However, when Sophie Piero comes to stay at the home on account of a family research program, things head south. That’s a very basic plot outline, but Sarah’s description of her film during this interview is much more in-depth. To say that Sarah is an exciting new talent, would be an understatement. When you get the chance to see Cherubhead you will see a filmmaker who refuses to play by the rules and work within the confines of conventional cinema. And if you get the chance to see Cherubhead miultiple times like I have, you will be just as excited to see what Sarah comes up with next. In this interview Sarah discusses her beginnings as a filmmaker and the creative support she has received from her encouraging parents, the origins of Cherubhead and how its influenced by Machiavelli, and she also shares some great behind the scenes stories too. Anyway… enjoy.